SGA 9013
In CommitteeSenate
JENETTE RAMOS
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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 Jenette Ramos to the Washington State University Board of Regents for a full six-year term. The appointment was made on October 13, 2020, and the term ends on September 30, 2026.
- Appoints Jenette Ramos as a Member of the Washington State University Board of Regents.
- Sets the term of office to begin on October 13, 2020, and end on September 30, 2026.
- Fills a vacancy on the Board of Regents created by the expiration of a prior term.
Who is affected
- **Washington State University Board of Regents** — This appointment ensures continued representation of the Washington State University (WSU) region on the Board of Regents, influencing academic, financial, and operational decisions for the university system.
Pro/Con Analysis
Potential Benefits (1)
The bill ensures continuity and legitimacy of governance for Washington State University by formally documenting a gubernatorial appointment to its Board of Regents, supporting stable institutional leadership.
Local GovernmentRef: Section 1 (Appointment of Jenette Ramos)
Potential Concerns (1)
This bill formalizes an appointment already made in 2020, with no new policy changes or resource allocations—its effect is purely administrative and procedural.
Local GovernmentRef: Section 1 (Appointment of Jenette Ramos)
Who Is Most Affected
As the appointee, Ramos gains formal authority to participate in high-level decisions about WSU’s budget, academic programs, capital investments, and leadership hires—including the president and chancellors. This could influence tuition, research priorities, and regional economic development initiatives.
WSU students and families may be indirectly affected if Ramos’s board service influences tuition setting, student fee structures, or campus infrastructure investments—but this is speculative and not guaranteed by the appointment itself.
WSU faculty and staff could be impacted if the board approves or rejects budget proposals, restructures academic departments, or changes compensation frameworks—but again, this depends on future board decisions, not the appointment alone.
As a state institution, WSU’s governance affects regional economic development, research grants, and workforce training—so local governments and businesses in eastern Washington may benefit indirectly from stable, effective leadership on campus.
The broader Washington public has no direct stake in this appointment, as it does not alter taxes, services, or individual rights—only the internal governance of one public university.