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HF 2066

Shortens terms for some statewide board members to four years

This bill cuts terms from six years to four years for members of several statewide boards, including the state board of education and state board of regents. The shorter terms apply to members appointed on or after July 1, 2026.

Official title

A bill for an act relating to the terms of service of certain statewide boards.

Introduced1 of 5

Where it stands

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. House
  4. Senate
  5. Governor

Last action, Feb 9: Placed on calendar. H.J. 238.

Votes

On these agendas

  • State Government CommitteeFeb 4

    HSB 582-Windschitl HSB 640-Wilz HSB 642- Lundgren HF 993-Jones HF 2074-Collins HF 2066- Collins SF 140- Harris Any other business Adjourn

  • State Government CommitteeFeb 3

    discretion HSB 580: Wilz HSB 585: Smith HSB 593: Wulf HF 82: Wilz HF 993: Jones HF 2066: Collins HF 2074: Collins Any other business Adjourn

  • State Government SubcommitteeJan 29

    Discussion of HF 2066. Discussion of HF 2066.

History

  • Placed on calendar. H.J. 238.House · Feb 9
  • Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 3. H.J. 238.House · Feb 4
  • Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 238.House · Feb 4
  • Subcommittee recommends passage.House · Jan 29
  • Subcommittee Meeting: 01/29/2026 8:00AM RM 304.House · Jan 28
  • Subcommittee: Collins, Dunwell and McBurney. H.J. 159.House · Jan 27
  • Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 79.House · Jan 14