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CT HB07001

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

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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