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SGA 9044

In Committee

Senate

CHRISTINE E. SKOORSMITH

  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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Introduced: January 14, 2025
Last Action: March 26, 2025
Status: S Confirmed
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AI Analysis

This analysis was generated by AI and may contain errors. It is not legal advice. Always refer to the official bill text for authoritative information.

This bill formally appoints Christine E. Skoorsmith to the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors for a four-year term. The board helps guide state efforts to support small businesses that export goods and services.

  • Appoints Christine E. Skoorsmith 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.
  • Replaces a prior board member whose term expired or ended before this appointment.

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 supports Washington state export programs.
  • Christine E. Skoorsmith — As the appointee, Christine E. Skoorsmith will serve a full term and participate in board decisions affecting state export assistance programs.
Effective: October 27, 2022
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026, 10:01 PM

Who Is Most Affected

  • Small Business Owners and Exporters in Washington StateMixed Impact

    This appointment does not alter the board’s composition in a material way — it fills a vacancy with a qualified individual whose expertise is expected to align with the board’s mission. No change in policy, funding, or operational scope is indicated in the bill text. Therefore, small business owners and exporters are unlikely to experience measurable positive or negative effects from this specific appointment alone.

  • Christine E. SkoorsmithMixed Impact

    Christine E. Skoorsmith gains a formal, unpaid board position with influence over state export assistance priorities. However, the bill provides no indication that this role carries significant budgetary or regulatory authority — it is advisory in nature. The benefit is positional and symbolic, not material.

  • State and Local Government AgenciesMixed Impact

    The state’s export promotion infrastructure remains unchanged; this is a routine personnel appointment. No fiscal impact is cited, and no new obligations or restrictions are imposed on state agencies or local governments.