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CT HB07001
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
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AI Summary
- Increases the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees from 21 to 23 members and the Governor-appointed positions from 12 to 13
- Expands student representation on the board from 2 to 3 members, with elections held in odd-numbered years (2 trustees) and even-numbered years (1 trustee)
- Adds one additional trustee elected by undergraduate students on or before July 1, 2018, and one trustee appointed by the Governor from Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Social Work, or graduate students, serving terms beginning July 1, 2018
- Maintains eligibility requirements that student trustees must be enrolled as full-time students at the time of election or appointment and throughout their service
- Updates election procedures to allow both paper and electronic ballots, replacing the previous mail-only voting system
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Student Membership On The Board Of Trustees For The University Of Connecticut.
Last Action
File Number 319
3/30/2017
Committee Referrals
Higher Education and Employment Advancement2/1/2017
Full Bill Text
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