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Voters May Control College Funding in New Amendment

1/1/2026

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The constitutional amendment would allow lawmakers to temporarily freeze or suspend funding for colleges and universities, with final funding decisions resting with voters.
The measure is a joint resolution applying only to state-appropriated funds, leaving tuition and private funding untouched.
State Representative Gabe Woolley emphasized the change would ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively.
For adoption, the measure must be approved by both legislative houses and placed on the ballot.

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Story summary

The constitutional amendment would allow lawmakers to temporarily freeze or suspend funding for colleges and universities, with final funding decisions resting with voters.
The measure is a joint resolution applying only to state-appropriated funds, leaving tuition and private funding untouched.
State Representative Gabe Woolley emphasized the change would ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively.
For adoption, the measure must be approved by both legislative houses and placed on the ballot.