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CO SB034

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Kolker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants full voting rights to the student and faculty representatives on the Auraria Board of Directors, who currently serve as nonvoting advisory members, increasing voting membership from 9 to 11

  • Removes the requirement that the student representative be a full-time student and reduces the Colorado residency requirement from 3 years to 1 year prior to election

  • Expands the faculty advisory committee from 6 members to 9 members, with 3 elected from each of the three constituent institutions instead of 2

  • Current student and faculty board members automatically receive voting rights upon the effective date without needing reelection

  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Auraria Board Student & Faculty Participation

Higher Education

Last Action

House Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/18/2026
Committee of the Whole2/9/2026
Education1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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