SJR 5 – Proposes a constitutional amendment replacing the Highways and Transportation Commission with a Director of Transportation

• Sponsor: Chappelle-Nadal
• LR Number: 0195S.01I
• Committee: Transportation
• Last Action: 1/20/2011 - Second Read and Referred S Transportation Committee
• Journal Page: S127
• Effective Date: Upon Voter Approval

Current Bill Summary

SJR 5 - Upon voter approval, this proposed constitutional amendment replaces the Highways and Transportation Commission with a Director of Transportation 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 identical to HJR 55 (2010).

STEPHEN WITTE