CT HB06604

Nonpartisan student organizations that lobby at public institutions of higher education may control voluntary student fees collected by the institution, but such funds remain under institutional administration unless the organization meets specific requirements.

A referendum to transfer fee control to a student organization requires a petition by 5% of fee-paying students and must be approved by a majority of votes cast, with at least 20% of all fee-paying students plus one additional vote in favor.

Student organizations gaining fee control must establish a board of directors to review budget requests and a treasurer who is bonded and accountable for all funds.

Referendums on continuing student organization control of fees must be held every four years and use the same approval threshold of 20% of fee-paying students plus one additional vote.

Student organizations controlling fees must file balance sheets and statements of operations with the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management as directed and retain copies for auditing purposes.