SGA 9003
In CommitteeSenate
JEFFREY J. HENSLER
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Committee (current stage)
- 3Floor Vote (not started)
- 4Opposite Chamber (not started)
- 5Governor (not started)
- 6Signed (not started)
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- Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
- Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
- Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
- Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
- Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
- Signed: The bill has been signed into law.
AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Jeffrey J. Hensler to the Central Washington University Board of Trustees, completing the remainder of a term that ends on September 30, 2025. It does not create new policy but fills an existing board seat.
- Appoints Jeffrey J. Hensler as a member of the Central Washington University Board of Trustees.
- Sets the term of service to end on September 30, 2025.
- Fills a vacancy on the board created by the prior member's departure or expiration of term.
Who is affected
- Central Washington University Board of Trustees — Jeffrey J. Hensler is appointed to serve as a voting member of the Central Washington University Board of Trustees for the remainder of a term ending on September 30, 2025.
- Central Washington University students, faculty, and staff — The university's governance and decision-making may be influenced by the addition or replacement of one trustee, potentially affecting academic, financial, and strategic priorities.
Who Is Most Affected
- Central Washington University Board of TrusteesMixed Impact
This is a procedural appointment to fill a vacant seat on the board; it does not alter governance rules, funding, or operational authority. As such, it has no material financial, legal, or policy impact on any group beyond normal board-level influence, which is already present in existing governance structures.
- Central Washington University students, faculty, and staffMixed Impact
Individual trustees influence strategic decisions (e.g., tuition, capital projects, hiring), but a single appointment—especially for a short, partial term—has negligible marginal impact relative to the full board’s collective decision-making. No evidence suggests this specific appointee will shift outcomes in a way that meaningfully benefits or harms students, faculty, or staff over the term.
- Washington businesses (including higher education contractors)Mixed Impact
The bill does not change funding formulas, tax policy, or business regulations. It does not create new obligations or exemptions for any business entity. No economic impact is generated by this appointment alone.
- Local governments in Central WashingtonMixed Impact
Local governments in CWU’s service region (e.g., Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Kittitas counties) may experience minor indirect effects through university hiring, spending, or enrollment trends—but these are not altered by a single trustee appointment, especially over a short term. No measurable fiscal impact is expected.
- Washington state government agenciesMixed Impact
State agencies (e.g., Higher Education Office, OSPI) have no new responsibilities or costs created by this appointment. No administrative burden or fiscal change arises from this procedural action.