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HB0148

University of Wyoming Board of Trustees Changes

Last scannedOct 23, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act changes how members are chosen for the University of Wyoming board of trustees, increasing its size and adding elected positions.

What it does

  • Increases the number of voting trustees from twelve to nineteen.
  • Adds seven new elected trustee positions, with one from each appointment district.
  • Specifies that election requirements follow state law for other elections.
  • Sets terms for initial appointed and elected trustees after the 2026 general election.

Who it affects

  • The University of Wyoming board of trustees
  • Voters in appointment districts who will elect new members

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not signed into law.
  • Details about how elections will be held are left to existing state election laws.

Plain language

Terms to know

Trustee
A person chosen to be on the board that governs the university.
Appointment district
An area from which a trustee is elected or appointed.

Official record

Sources

Source checked

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:25 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

S04 - Education:Recommend Do Not Pass 3-2-0-0-02025-02-24 · Senate3 yes 2 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 34-17-11-0-02025-02-06 · House34 yes 17 no
H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-01-29 · House9 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S COW:S Did not consider for COWSenate
  2. S Placed on General FileSenate
  3. S04 - Education:Recommend Do Not Pass 3-2-0-0-0Senate
  4. S Introduced and Referred to S04 - EducationSenate
  5. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 34-17-11-0-0House
  7. H 3rd Reading:Laid BackHouse
  8. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  9. H COW:PassedHouse
  10. H Placed on General FileHouse
  11. H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  12. H Introduced and Referred to H04 - EducationHouse
  13. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  14. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0148H3001

The amendment changes the bill to require a study on increasing the number of University of Wyoming board members by seven and electing them in statewide elections.