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Frank A. Rainwater, Executive Director
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S. 0248
Fiscal Impact Summary
This joint resolution proposes a referendum on a constitutional amendment to specify that the
Commissioner of Agriculture will be appointed by the Governor, with advice and consent of the
Senate. This proposal must be submitted to the voters at the next general election.
This bill will have no expenditure impact as the State Election Commission can manage the
additional responsibilities due to this bill with existing staff and within existing appropriations.
Explanation of Fiscal Impact
Introduced on January 21, 2025
State Expenditure
This joint resolution proposes a referendum on a constitutional amendment to specify that the
Commissioner of Agriculture will be appointed by the Governor, with advice and consent of the
Senate. This proposal must be submitted to the voters at the next general election.
The State Election Commission can manage the additional responsibilities due to this bill with
existing staff and within existing appropriations. Therefore, this bill will have no expenditure
impact.
If the voters approve this proposal, additional legislation will be required to amend the State’s
Constitution and enact the change.
State Revenue
N/A
Local Expenditure
N/A
Local Revenue
N/A
Bill Number: S. 0248 Introduced on Januar
y 21, 2025
Subject: Constitutional Amendment Proposed, Commissioner of Agriculture
Requestor: Senate Judiciary
RFA Analyst(s): Welsh
Impact Date: January 29, 2025