ID H0738

Establishes vacancy procedures for community college district boards, with the state board of education filling vacancies when fewer than a majority of required members remain, prioritizing the longest-standing vacancy.

Remaining board members fill vacancies when a majority exists, with appointees serving until the next trustee election and required residency in the vacant trustee zone.

Clarifies voting eligibility based on district population: districts with 250,000 persons or less allow all electors to vote for all zones; districts exceeding 250,000 restrict voting to candidates in the elector's specific zone.

Requires candidates to reside in and maintain qualified elector status within their specific zone; establishes tie-breaking by lot determined by the board of trustees.

Effective date: July 1, 2023.