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SGA 9025

In Committee

Senate

TARA LEER

  1. Introduced (completed)
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    Committee (current stage)
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    Floor Vote (not started)
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    Opposite Chamber (not started)
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    Governor (not started)
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    Signed (not started)

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  1. Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
  2. Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
  3. Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
  4. Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
  5. Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
  6. Signed: The bill has been signed into law.
Introduced: January 14, 2025
Last Action: January 21, 2026
Status: S Confirmed
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AI Analysis

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This bill formally appoints Tara Leer to the Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees for a full six-year term ending in 2026. It confirms her appointment following her prior interim service.

  • Appoints Tara Leer as a member of the Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees
  • Sets the term of service from November 19, 2021, to September 30, 2026
  • Fills a vacancy on the board as authorized under state law for community college districts

Who is affected

  • Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees — The appointed individual will serve as a voting member of the college's governing board, helping set policies, approve budgets, and oversee institutional direction.
Effective: 2021-11-19Sunset: 2026-09-30
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 20, 2026, 3:19 AM

Who Is Most Affected

  • Tara LeerPositive Impact

    Tara Leer gains formal, full-term authority to participate in governance decisions affecting the college, including budget approvals, policy setting, and strategic direction — a position of influence in regional education and workforce development.

  • Walla Walla Community College Students and EmployeesMixed Impact

    As a voting member of the board, Leer will help shape institutional priorities, including tuition rates, program offerings, and capital investments — indirectly affecting student costs, access, and local workforce alignment.

  • Walla Walla Community College Board of TrusteesPositive Impact

    The college board gains a confirmed, full-term trustee, ensuring continuity in governance and reducing uncertainty during leadership transitions — beneficial for long-term planning and stability.

  • Walla Walla Regional Employers and Business AssociationsMixed Impact

    Local businesses and employers in the Walla Walla region may benefit from more stable or strategically aligned workforce training programs, depending on the board’s future priorities.

  • General Public in Walla Walla CountyMixed Impact

    Residents of Walla Walla County and surrounding areas who rely on the college for affordable education, workforce development, and community programs may see indirect effects based on the board’s leadership direction.