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CT HB05113

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2020

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Board of Regents for Higher Education may merge or close institutions within Connecticut State University System, regional community-technical college system, and Charter Oak State College only with a two-thirds vote of the board

  • Board must provide notice of any recommended merger or closing to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance over higher education matters

  • Recommended merger or closing requires acceptance by majority vote of both houses of the General Assembly or rejection by majority vote of either house within one year of receiving notice or the adjournment of the next regular session, whichever is later

  • If the General Assembly fails to act within the specified timeframe, the recommended merger or closing is deemed accepted

  • Effective date is July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Legislative Approval For The Merger Or Closing Of Institutions Within The Connecticut State Colleges And Universities.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/27

2/21/2020

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement2/13/2020

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