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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to promote the empowerment of young adults in West Virginia, a vital part of the state’s population, by giving each elected student body member on a university board of governors voting power, which promotes our republican ideals of representative governance and accountability.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to grant voting power to student body members elected to university boards of governors, which are governing bodies for state institutions of higher education. Previously, these student representatives served in a nonvoting, advisory capacity. The bill aims to empower young adults and promote representative governance by ensuring student voices have a direct impact on decisions made by these boards.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Education Committee Meeting (09:30:00 2/5/2026 Senate Finance Room 451-M) (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=675&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb675%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=675 |
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