SGA 9021
In CommitteeSenate
OZELL M. JACKSON III
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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 Ozell M. Jackson III to the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees for a five-year term. It does not change policy or funding — it is a personnel appointment.
- Appoints Ozell M. Jackson III as a member of the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees
- Sets the term of service from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2026
- Fills a vacancy on the board (no mention of how the vacancy occurred)
Who is affected
- Skagit Valley College students and staff — The Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees is a governing body responsible for overseeing the college's operations, budget, and academic programs. This appointment ensures continued representation and leadership for the college's district.
Who Is Most Affected
Students and staff may benefit indirectly from stable governance and continuity, but this appointment alone does not alter academic programs, tuition, staffing, or services. No measurable impact is expected on their day-to-day experience.
As a local public institution, Skagit Valley College serves residents across Skagit County, including K–12 graduates, adult learners, and workforce trainees. This appointment maintains existing board leadership but does not change institutional priorities, funding, or access.
The college board oversees budget recommendations, but this appointment does not alter fiscal authority or policy levers. Local government budgets (e.g., state appropriations, local levies) remain unchanged by this personnel action.
This is a routine legislative appointment with no regulatory, tax, or operational changes. It carries no fiscal impact and does not affect business operations, employment rules, or economic development initiatives.
The appointment does not alter state higher education funding formulas, tuition setting, or workforce alignment policies. State policymakers retain all existing authority over system-wide strategy.