SJR 33 – Proposes a constitutional amendment replacing the Highways and Transportation Commission with a Director of Transportation

• Sponsor: Chappelle-Nadal
• LR Number: 4107S.01I
• Committee: Transportation
• Last Action: 1/5/2012 - Second Read and Referred S Transportation Committee
• Journal Page: S64
• Effective Date: Upon voter approval

Current Bill Summary

SJR 33 - Under this proposed Senate Joint Resolution, the Highways and Transportation Commission is replaced by a Director of Transportation. The director is appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The present members of the commission will serve until a director is appointed and confirmed.

This resolution is similar to SJR 5 (2011) and HJR 55 (2010).

STEPHEN WITTE