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By Olivia Krauth–
Senate Bill 12, which would confirm Gov. Matt Bevin’s executive order and abolish U of L’s Board of Trustees, passed a committee vote 13-5 today.
If enacted, the bill would reduce the board size to 10 appointed members, which Bevin would select from a list of 30 people. Sen. Robert Stivers said the overhaul is necessary because the current board doesn’t meet state requirements for racial and political diversity.
U of L professor Susan Jarosi and SGA President Aaron Vance spoke on behalf of U of L – the first time U of L voices were given an opportunity to speak on the bill.