Government Relations
UW System Position on Bills Introduced in the Legislature During the 2009-2010 Session
Pending Legislation
AB 276
Composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
Full Description
(Smith/Lassa) Currently, 14 citizen members, appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation, serve on the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. This bill divides the state into seven geographical areas, called districts, and requires that at least one citizen member of the Board of Regents reside in each district. The requirement takes effect on January 1, 2015.
Similar legislation (AB 148) has been introduced that would require one citizen member of the Board to reside in each congressional district.
UW System Position
NEUTRAL: The Legislature and the Governor have the prerogative to determine the appointment process and membership of the Board of Regents.