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 at one of the University of Alaska campuses, and establishing a two-year term for the faculty regent. The bill also specifies that the governor must appoint this faculty regent 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 conduct corporate business 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. Certain sections of the bill will take effect on February 1, 2032, including the amendments related to the quorum and the faculty representation. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance faculty involvement in university governance while ensuring a more diverse representation on the Board of Regents.

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