This bill amends the current law regarding the state transportation commission (STC) by establishing a requirement for regional representation among its members. Specifically, it mandates that the governor appoint one member from each of the seven designated regions of the state, with the stipulation that each member must reside in the region they represent. The bill outlines the counties that comprise each of the seven regions, ensuring a structured approach to representation.

Additionally, the bill introduces a residency requirement stating that if a member of the commission no longer resides in their designated region, they will be considered to have resigned from their position. The vacancy created by such a resignation will be filled according to existing procedures. The bill is effective immediately upon enactment and applies to all members appointed and confirmed after this date, with specific transition provisions for the first appointments representing each region.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 307A.1A