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AN ACT relating to the University of Wyoming board of trustees; increasing the members of the board of trustees; providing for election of trustees as specified; specifying election requirements; making conforming amendments; specifying requirements for the initial election and initial terms of elected trustees; specifying expiration of existing appointed trustee terms; specifying requirements for appointment and terms of appointed trustees after the 2026 general election; repealing duplicative provisions; and providing for an effective date.
This bill aims to change how the University of Wyoming's board of trustees is structured and elected. It proposes increasing the number of trustees, allowing some to be elected by voters, and detailing the election and appointment processes. The bill also includes provisions for transitioning existing trustees and sets an effective date for these changes.
The changes would impact students, faculty, staff, and the broader community connected to the University of Wyoming. The new governance structure could lead to more diverse representation and potentially different decision-making processes on the board.
HB0148 was introduced and passed in the House but failed in the Senate. The most recent update shows that the Senate Education Committee recommended against passing the bill on February 24, 2025, and it did not receive further consideration.