The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Cheryl Serrett.
DIGEST
SB 80 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Morrish
Present constitution (Art. VII, Sec. 2.1(A)) provides that any new fee or civil fine or increase in an
existing fee or civil fine imposed or assessed by the state or any board, department, or agency of the
state shall require the enactment of a law by a two-thirds vote of the elected members of each house
of the legislature.
Proposed constitutional amendment provides that, notwithstanding any constitutional provision
including Art. VII, Sec. 2.1(A) to the contrary, each constitutionally created postsecondary education
management board shall have the authority to establish the tuition and fee amounts charged by
institutions under its supervision and management, without legislative approval.
Specifies submission of the amendment to the voters at the statewide election to be held on
November 8, 2016, provided Senate Bill No. 79 of the 2016 Regular Session is enacted and becomes
effective.
(Adds Const. Art. VIII, Section 7.2)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Education to the original bill
1. Makes technical changes.