This bill amends the governance structure of the University of Wyoming's Board of Trustees by increasing the total number of trustees from twelve to nineteen. The new composition will include fourteen voting trustees, seven of whom will be appointed by the governor and seven elected by the public. The bill specifies that at least one voting trustee must be appointed and one elected from each designated appointment district. Additionally, it establishes that no more than 75% of the appointed trustees can be registered in the same political party. The terms for the newly elected trustees will be four years, while the appointed trustees will serve six-year terms, with specific provisions for the initial elections and terms following the 2024 general election.

The bill also includes various conforming amendments to the election code, ensuring that the elections for the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees align with existing election laws. It specifies the election dates, nomination processes, and the handling of vacancies for both elected and appointed trustees. Notably, the terms of the current appointed trustees will expire after the 2024 general election, paving the way for the new governance structure to take effect. The act is set to become effective immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes.