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ID H0107
Bill
Status
3/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 33-3601 to clarify that references to "Territories of Alaska and Hawaii" in the Interstate Compact for Western Regional Cooperation in Higher Education mean the "States of Alaska and Hawaii"
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Ratifies the existing Interstate Compact for Western Regional Cooperation in Higher Education among Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, and Hawaii
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Establishes the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education with three resident members from each compacting state or territory, including at least one educator in higher education
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Authorizes the Commission to enter into contractual agreements with educational institutions and compacting states to provide graduate and professional education in fields including dentistry, medicine, public health, and veterinary medicine
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Requires equal apportionment of operating costs among all compacting states and territories and allows withdrawal by any state with two years' notice
Legislative Description
Amends existing law regarding the WICHE compact to clarify that references to the territories of Alaska and Hawaii shall mean the states of Alaska and Hawaii.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2017 Session Law Chapter 79 Effective: 07/01/2017
3/20/2017