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LC 2902

Revise laws related to the board of regents and Montana university system

2025 Regular Session

The bill aimed to revise how the Board of Regents and Montana University System are governed, but it died in draft without enactment.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2902

LC 2902 — Revise laws related to the board of regents and Montana university system

A concise, accessible summary of the bill’s status, likely scope, and potential implications based on the information available.

What we know from the record

  • Bill number and title: LC 2902, Revise laws related to the board of regents and Montana university system.
  • Status: Draft; died in process.
  • Introduced: December 12, 2024.
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2024-12-12: Drafter Assigned.
    • 2025-05-27: (LC) Draft Died in Process.
  • Subject: Colleges and University System (Montana University System), with focus on governance structures related to the Board of Regents.
  • Notes: The actual bill text and provisions are not provided in the summary record. “Died in Process” indicates the draft did not advance to enactment or become law.

Purpose and intent (as implied by the title)

  • The bill’s title suggests an effort to revise existing statutes governing the Board of Regents and the Montana University System. Without the text, the exact aims (e.g., changes to governance, oversight, funding, appointment processes, authority, or reporting requirements) cannot be confirmed. The formal intent would be stated in the bill’s sections, which are not included in the provided information.

Key provisions and changes (not specified in the record)

  • The actual provisions are not available in the prompt. If released, typical topics in this policy area might include:
    • Governance structure and powers of the Board of Regents.
    • Appointment, qualifications, and terms for regents.
    • Responsibilities and authority of the Montana University System administration.
    • Budgeting, funding oversight, and reporting requirements.
    • Relationships with state education agencies and higher education policy.
  • Because no text is provided, these are potential categories rather than confirmed provisions for LC 2902.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Board of Regents and the Montana University System (including system administration and affiliated state universities).
  • Secondary: University staff, faculty, students, and potentially state agencies involved in higher education oversight and funding.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: December 12, 2024.
  • Draft status: Assigned on introduction; no further committee action indicated in the record provided.
  • Final status: Died in process as of May 27, 2025, meaning no enacted changes were produced from this draft.

Potential impact if enacted (hypothetical)

  • If enacted, could alter governance structures, oversight mechanisms, or funding relationships within the Montana University System.
  • Could affect appointment processes, board duties, reporting requirements, or alignment with state higher education policy.
  • Actual impact would depend on the final language, which is not available.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor for the bill text or official summaries in future sessions or legislative databases.
  • If interested, request or review the final draft language when available to understand specific provisions and affected entities.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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