Bill > SF0031

This bill amends existing Wyoming state law to add a veteran representative as an ex officio (official but non-voting) member to two important educational governing bodies: the University of Wyoming board of trustees and the Wyoming community college commission. Specifically, the bill requires the Wyoming Veterans' Commission to recommend a public member representing veterans and veteran services, who would then be appointed by the governor to serve on these boards. The bill expands the duties of the Wyoming Veterans' Commission to include making these recommendations, and modifies the composition of both the university board and community college commission to include this new veteran representative. The veteran representative will have the right to speak during board meetings but will not have voting privileges. The bill becomes effective immediately upon completing the standard legislative process for bill enactment as outlined in the Wyoming Constitution, which ensures that veterans' perspectives and experiences can be heard in higher education governance discussions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs (Joint)

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0031