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WV SB675
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Oliverio
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AI Summary
- Elected student body representatives on West Virginia higher education boards of governors would gain full voting power instead of serving as nonvoting, advisory members
- The change applies to all 19 state institutions including West Virginia University, Marshall University, and community and technical colleges
- Faculty members and classified/non-classified employee representatives would remain nonvoting, advisory members on the boards
- Student members serve one-year terms beginning July 1 and must be in good academic standing and enrolled for college credit
- Board composition remains unchanged: 19 members for WVU, 16 for Marshall, and 12 for other institutions, with lay members appointed by the Governor
Legislative Description
Relating to composition of boards of governors in higher education
Education (Higher)
Last Action
To Education
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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