The proposed bill, titled the University of Alaska Faculty Representation Act, aims to amend the governance structure of the University of Alaska's Board of Regents. Key changes include increasing the number of regents from 11 to 12, ensuring that at least one regent is a current full-time faculty member with tenure from one of the University of Alaska campuses, and establishing a two-year term for this faculty regent. The bill also specifies that the governor must appoint this faculty member from a list of nominees provided by the faculty senates of the university, with elections conducted under guidelines set by the Office of the Governor.

Additionally, the bill modifies the quorum requirements for Board meetings, changing the minimum number of regents required to be present from six to seven. It also includes a transition provision that mandates the university to hold elections for faculty regent nominees by February 1, 2026. The effective date for certain sections of the bill is set for February 1, 2032. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance faculty representation in the governance of the University of Alaska while ensuring a structured appointment process for the faculty regent.

Statutes affected:
HB0010A, AM HB 10, introduced 01/10/2025: 14.40.120, 14.40.130, 14.40.150, 14.40.140, 14.40.200
HB0010B, AM HB 10 am(efd add), introduced 05/05/2025, passed House 05/07/2025: 14.40.120, 14.40.130, 14.40.150, 14.40.140, 14.40.200