Why 2/5: This bill makes structural changes to a specific higher education institution's governance and requires long-term planning, with no immediate statewide operational impact.
This bill renames the New College Institute as the West Piedmont Higher Education Center and significantly expands and diversifies its board of directors to include representatives from K-12 education, other higher education institutions, and local businesses. The Center's board will also be required to develop a comprehensive sustainability plan to strengthen its higher education degree and certification programs, with a report due by August 1, 2027.
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Floor offered Senator Srinivasan Amendment
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Reading of amendment waived (Voice Vote)
Amendment adopted
Senator Srinivasan Amendment agreed to
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Engrossed by Senate as amended
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with amendment (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Amendment adopted
Senate amendment agreed to by House (93-Y 6-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB430ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Summarized from the official bill text (“New College Institute; membership and composition of board of directors, report.”) · Read the actual bill →
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB430)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 609 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0609)