Senate Bill No. introduced by J. Fuller proposes to revise the membership structure of the Board of Regents by eliminating the requirement for a student regent position. The bill amends Section 2-15-1508 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to remove the provisions related to the appointment of a student member, including the qualifications and terms associated with that position. This change aims to streamline the board's composition and ensure that all appointed members are fully qualified individuals without the specific student representation.

Additionally, the bill includes a transition provision that mandates the governor to appoint a new member to the Board of Regents on July 1, 2025, to fill the vacancy created by the removal of the student regent position. This appointed member will serve a term ending January 31, 2030, after which the governor will appoint a member for a full 7-year term. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-15-1508
SB0210_1(1): 2-15-1508
SB0210_1(2): 2-15-1508
SB0210_1(3): 2-15-1508
SB0210_1(4): 2-15-1508
SB0210_1(5): 2-15-1508
SB0210_1: 2-15-1508