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House debates Board of Regents appointments bill, opts to 'circle' it for later
Summary
Representative McKiff presented Senate Bill 52 to require at least two regents appointed from outside metropolitan statistical areas to increase rural representation. After extended debate about whether the bill would change outcomes or merely reshuffle seats, the House voted to circle (defer) the bill for later consideration.
Representative McKiff presented Senate Bill 52 on March 4, 2010, proposing changes to the appointment pattern for the State Board of Regents so that the governor appoints at least two members who reside outside metropolitan statistical areas. McKiff said the change is intended to broaden geographic representation and reflect the distribution of higher-education institutions…
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