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House narrowly approves bill adding elected trustees to University of Wyoming board, 29‑25
Summary
After a heated floor debate about constitutional language and governance, the House approved legislation to add seven elected trustees to the University of Wyoming board, creating mixed appointed/elected membership.
The House voted 29–25 on Feb. 3 to approve House Bill 148, a measure that adds seven elected trustees from statutory districts to the University of Wyoming board.
Sponsor Representative Regas Williams (Rodriguez Williams) and other supporters said the bill would increase public accountability and expand representation across Wyoming without dismantling the board’s existing structure. "This bill allows for residents of Wyoming from across the state to elect representation on the UW board of trustees and increases representation of the people," Representative Rodriguez Williams said while explaining…
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