State Historical Society Governance

Legislative Audit Committee. Under current law, of the 9 members of the board of directors of the state historical society (board), the board is to recommend 4 members for appointment by the governor. The bill repeals certain obsolete provisions, including the provision requiring recommendation by the board. Under current law, the directors council of the state historical society (council) was established. The bill changes the language from establishing the council to allowing the board to establish the council. If the council is not established by June 1, 2020, the bill repeals the section authorizing its establishment. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)