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 process for the appointment of this faculty regent. The bill stipulates that the governor must appoint the faculty regent from a list of nominees provided by the faculty senates of the university, with the term of office for this position set at two years.

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 nominees by February 1, 2026. The bill specifies that certain sections will take effect on February 1, 2032, and repeals previous provisions related to faculty representation on the Board. 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