SGA 9055
In CommitteeSenate
KATHLEEN CRAIG
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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 Kathleen Craig to the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board, with a term running from her appointment date of April 20, 2023, through December 31, 2025.
- Appoints Kathleen Craig as a member of the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board
- Sets the term of appointment to end on December 31, 2025
Who is affected
- Recreation and Conservation Funding Board members — The Recreation and Conservation Funding Board will have one additional member appointed to serve on the board.
Who Is Most Affected
As a board member appointment does not alter funding, policy, or regulatory frameworks, it has no direct financial, legal, safety, environmental, or service-related impact on everyday Washingtonians. The board’s function is advisory and administrative, and this appointment alone does not change its authority, budget, or decision-making capacity.
The Recreation and Conservation Funding Board is responsible for reviewing and recommending funding for recreation and conservation projects across the state. While this appointment adds one voice to the decision-making process, it does not change the board’s structure, voting rules, or funding priorities — and no specific policy or project is mandated or excluded by this appointment.
This is a routine administrative appointment to fill a board seat. It does not create new obligations, exemptions, or funding streams for any business or industry. No thresholds, licensing changes, or liability protections are introduced.
The appointment does not alter eligibility, application, or award criteria for conservation grants, land acquisition programs, or outdoor recreation funding — all of which are governed by statute and board rules, not individual member identity.
As a state employee or appointed official, Kathleen Craig’s role remains unchanged in function by this resolution. The bill does not alter compensation, authority, or responsibilities beyond formalizing her existing appointment.