SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6070
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
As of February 19, 2007
Title: An act relating to the modification of the governing boards of state colleges and universities.
Brief Description: Providing for a full-time faculty member on the governing boards of state colleges and universities.
Sponsors: Senators Shin, Sheldon, Spanel and Delvin.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Higher Education: 2/22/07.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Staff: Aldo Melchiori (786-7439)
Background: Boards of Regents and Boards of Trustees at the state's universities and state college are appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Since 1995, each of the institutions has had a student representative on their boards; otherwise, no other specified group is required to have representation.
Summary of Bill: The governing boards at the University of Washington, Washington State University, The Evergreen State College, and each of the regional universities are required to have a faculty representative on their governing boards. The representative must be a full-time faculty member selected from a list of nominees made by the governing body of the university faculty.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.