SGA 9043
In CommitteeSenate
KIMBERLY H. PEARSON
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Kimberly H. Pearson to the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors for a term ending October 1, 2026. It confirms her initial 2022 appointment and specifies the length and timing of her service.
- Appoints Kimberly H. Pearson as a member of the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors.
- Sets her term to begin on October 27, 2022, and end on October 1, 2026.
- Reaffirms her prior appointment (initially made in 2022) to serve the remainder of an unexpired term.
Who is affected
- Small business owners and exporters in Washington State — This appointment ensures continued representation of small business interests on the board that advises on and administers state export finance programs.
Who Is Most Affected
This bill confirms a board member’s appointment to an advisory body that supports export finance for small businesses. While it ensures continuity of representation, it does not alter policy, funding, or operational authority — only personnel. No direct financial, regulatory, or service-related change occurs as a result of this appointment alone.
As the appointee is confirmed to serve through 2026, the state’s export assistance infrastructure retains continuity in leadership. However, since the bill does not change the board’s mandate, budget, or powers, there is no material shift in how services are delivered or who benefits.
The appointee’s background and expertise may influence board decisions over time, but this bill itself contains no policy or funding changes — only personnel confirmation. Any downstream impact depends on future actions of the board, not the bill’s text.