2018 House Bill 5515

Let governor not voters appoint university boards

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

To no longer elect the directors of the University of Michigan, Michigan State and Wayne State Universities. The institutions’ governing boards would instead be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. See House Joint Resolution DD.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics