Connecticut 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HB 6355 — AN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF STUDENT MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.

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General Assembly Committee Bill No.
House of Representatives General Assembly File No.
6355 January Session, 2023 LCO No.
128 January Session, 2023 House Bill No.
5032 Referred to Committee on HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT Introduced by:
6355 House of Representatives, March 21, 2023 The Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement reported through REP.
(HED) AN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF STUDENT MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
HADDAD of the 54th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the House, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF STUDENT MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
and four [members] trustees for a term of six LCO 5032 \\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2023HB-06355-R021 of 6 HB.docx Committee Bill No.
and four [members] trustees for a term of six years HB6355 / File No.
6355 years from said date.
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128 from said date.
Not less than two or more than four nominations for each such election shall be made by the alumni association of said university, provided no person who has served as an alumni trustee for the two full consecutive terms immediately prior to the term for which such election is to be held shall be nominated for any such election.
Not less than two or more than four nominations for each such election shall be made by the alumni association of said university, provided no person who has served as an alumni trustee for the two full consecutive terms immediately prior to the term for which such election is to beheld shall be nominated for any such election.
Such election shall be conducted by mail prior to September first under the supervision of a canvassing board consisting of three members, one appointed by the board of trustees, one by the board of directors of the alumni association of the university and one by the president of the university.
Such election shall be conducted by mail prior to September first under the supervision of a canvassing board consisting of three members, one appointed by the board of trustees, one by the board of directorsof the alumni association of the university and one by the president of the university.
In such election, all graduates shall be entitled to vote by signed ballots which have been circulated to them by mail and which shall be LCO 5032 {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2023HB-063552 of 6 R02-HB.docx } Committee Bill No.
In such election, all graduates shall be entitled to vote by signed ballots which have been circulated to them by mail and which shall be returned by mail.
6355 returned by mail.
Vacancies occurring by death or resignation of either of such alumni trustees shall be filled for the HB6355 / File No.
Vacancies occurring by death or resignation of either of such alumni trustees shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by special election, if such unexpired term is for more than eighteen months.
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When the unexpired term is eighteen months or less, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the board of directors of said alumni association.
128 unexpiredportionofthe termby specialelection,ifsuchunexpiredterm is for more than eighteen months.
When the unexpired term is eighteen monthsor less, suchvacancy shallbefilledby appointment by theboard of directors of said alumni association.
On or before July 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, in accordance with this subsection and in such manner as the board shall determine, such students shall elect two trustees of the board who shall be enrolled as full-time students at said university at the time of their election and who shall serve for a term of two years from July first in the year of their election.
On or before July 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, in accordance with this subsection and in such manner as the board shall determine, such students shall elect two trustees of the board who shall be enrolled as full-time students at said university at the time of their election andwho shall serve for a term of two years from July first in the year of their election.
The student [member] trustee elected to fill the term expiring on June 30, 2003, and the student trustee elected to fill the term commencing on July 1, 2024, and expiring on June 30, 2025, and [such elected member's] their successors, shall be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a school or college of the LCO 5032 {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2023HB-06355- 3 of 6 R02-HB.docx } Committee Bill No.
The student [member] trustee elected to fill the term expiring on June 30, 2003, and the student trustee elected to fill the term commencing on July 1, 2024, and expiring on June 30, 2025, and [such elected member's] their successors, shall be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a school or college of the university and shall be elected by the undergraduate students of the schools and colleges of the university.
6355 university and shall be elected by the undergraduate students of the schools and colleges of the university.
The student [member] trustees elected to fill the term expiring on June 30, [2004] 2026, and [such elected member's] their HB6355 / File No.
The student [member] trustees elected to fill the term expiring on June 30, [2004] 2026, and [such elected member's] their successors, shall be enrolled as a full-time student in the School of Law, the School of Medicine, the School of Dentistry, the School of Social Work, or as a graduate student of a school or college of the university, and shall be elected by the students of the School of Law, the School of Medicine, the School of Dentistry, the School of Social Work and the graduate students of the schools and colleges of the university.
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128 successors, shall be enrolled as a full-time student in the School of Law, the School of Medicine, the School of Dentistry, the School of Social Work, or as a graduate student of a school or college of the university, and shall be elected by the students of the School of Law, the School of Medicine, the School of Dentistry, the School of Social Work and the graduate students of the schools and colleges of the university.
Thereafter, the LCO 5032 {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2023HB-063554 of 6 R02-HB.docx } Committee Bill No.
Thereafter, the Governor shall appoint members of the board to succeed such appointees whose terms expire and each member so appointed shall hold office for a period of six years from the first day of July in the year of his or her appointment.
6355 Governor shall appoint members of the board to succeed such appointees whose terms expire and each member so appointed shall hold office for a period of six years from the first day of July in the year of his or her appointment.
One appointment by the president pro tempore of the Senate, who shall be an alumnus of the regional community- technical college system, for a term of four years;
One appointment by the president pro tempore of the Senate, who shall be an alumnus of the regional HB6355 / File No.
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128 community-technical college system, for a term of four years;
Thereafter, such members of the General Assembly shall appoint members of the board to succeed such appointees whose terms expire and each member so appointed shall hold office for a period of four years from the first day of July in the year of his or her appointment.
Thereafter, such members of the General Assembly shall appoint members of the board to succeed such appointees whose terms expire and each member so appointed shall hold office for a period of fouryearsfromthefirstdayofJulyintheyear ofhisorherappointment.
(1) The chairperson, (2) the vice-chairperson, and (3) two members elected by a majority vote of the members of the student advisory committee, one of whom shall be a student of the Connecticut State University System and one of whom shall be a student of the regional community-technical colleges.
(1) The chairperson, (2) the vice-chairperson, and (3) two members elected by a majority vote of the members of the student advisory committee, one of whom shall be a student of the ConnecticutStateUniversitySystemandoneofwhomshallbeastudent of the regional community-technical colleges.
The chairperson and vice-chairperson of the faculty advisory committee created under section 10a-3a shall serve as ex-officio, nonvoting members of the board for a term of two years and, in their respective roles as chairperson and vice-chairperson, may be invited to any executive session, as defined in section 1-200, of the board by the chairperson of the board.
The chairperson and vice- chairperson of the faculty advisory committee created under section 10a-3a shall serve as ex-officio, nonvoting members of the board for a term of two years and, in their respective roles as chairperson and vice- chairperson, may be invited to any executive session, as defined in section 1-200, of the board by the chairperson of the board.
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This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
6355 This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
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2 July 1, 2023 10a-1a(a) HED Joint Favorable HB6355 / File No.
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128 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill, which increases both the number of UConn Board of Trustee members and the number of Board of Regents for Higher Education members,doesnotresultinafiscalimpactasthechangesareprocedural and conforming.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
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128 OLR Bill Analysis HB 6355 AN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF STUDENT MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
SUMMARY This bill increases the number of UConn Board of Trustee (BOT) members from 21 to 23 by adding two additional student trustees elected by university students.
The bill also increases the number of Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR) members from 22 to 24 by adding two additional voting student advisory committee members.
The bill also makes technical and conforming changes.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
July 1, 2023 ADDITIONAL UCONN BOT TRUSTEES Under existing law, the UConn BOT includes two student members:
one elected by undergraduate students and one by graduate students, with the elections of one each in alternate years by July 1.
For the elections held by July 1, 2024, the bill requires UConn (1) undergraduate students to elect an additional undergraduate trustee to serve a one-year term and (2) graduate students to elect two graduate students to serve two-year terms (one under existing law and an additional one under the bill).
As under existing law, the graduate student members must be enrolled in the School of Law, School of Medicine, SchoolofDentistry,orSchoolofSocialWork,orbeagraduate student in a UConn school or college.
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128 These student trustee positions (1) carry two-year terms after their initial terms and (2) must be filled by full-time students for the duration of their terms.
Starting July 1, 2025, the bill requires that two members be elected per year, with the graduate and undergraduate positions elected in alternate years.
Under existing law, the BOT also includes (1) 12 trustees appointed by the governor, (2) two trustees elected by alumni, and (3) five ex- officio members.
Any vacancies must be filled by special election for the remainder of the expired term.
ADDITIONAL BOR MEMBERS Under existing law, the BOR’s membership includes the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the student advisory committee.
The bill increases the number of BOR members from 22 to 24 by adding two additional student advisory committee members:
one Connecticut State University System student and one regional community-technical college student.
Under the bill, these new members are elected by majority vote of the advisory committee.
Under existing law, in addition to the student advisory committee and faculty advisory committee members, the BOR also includes (1) nine members appointed by the governor;
(2) four appointed by legislative leaders;
and (3) the education, economic and community development, public health, and labor commissioners and the chief workforce officer, who serve as ex-officio, nonvoting members.
COMMITTEE ACTION Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee Joint Favorable Yea 22 Nay 0 (03/07/2023) HB6355 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 128

  2. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 100

  3. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/20/23

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Higher Education and Employment Advancement

  9. DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE

  10. Vote to Draft

  11. PUBLIC HEARING 0216

  12. Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing

  13. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Higher Education and Employment Advancement

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Who sponsors HB 6355?
HB 6355 is sponsored by Gregory Haddad (Democratic), Mae Flexer (Democratic), and Gary A. Turco (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 6355?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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