SGA 9056

In Committee

Senate

CHELSEA E. DIMAS

Introduced (completed)
2
Committee (current stage)
3
Floor Vote (not started)
4
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: January 12, 2026

Status: S Law & Justice

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AI Analysis

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This bill formally appoints Chelsea E. Dimas to the Washington State Human Rights Commission for a four-year term ending in 2027. It does not change laws or policies—only confirms her official role.

Appoints Chelsea E. Dimas as a member of the Washington State Human Rights Commission
Sets the term of service to end on June 17, 2027
Appointment was made on April 25, 2023

Who is affected

Human Rights Commission members — Chelsea E. Dimas is appointed to serve as a member of the Washington State Human Rights Commission for a term ending June 17, 2027.

Effective: 2023-04-25

Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 20, 2026, 2:41 AM

Who Is Most Affected

Chelsea E. Dimas (appointee)Mixed Impact
Chelsea Dimas gains formal authority and platform to influence state-level human rights enforcement and policy recommendations, but no material compensation or legal liability change is specified in this bill.
Washington State Human Rights Commission (as an institution)Mixed Impact
The Human Rights Commission gains a confirmed member, potentially improving its capacity to investigate complaints and advise state agencies—but this bill does not alter the Commission’s structure, funding, or mandate.
General public / everyday WashingtoniansMixed Impact
No direct impact on everyday Washingtonians, as the bill does not change laws, services, taxes, or enforcement authority—only confirms a personnel appointment already made.
Civil rights and advocacy organizationsMixed Impact
Advocacy groups focused on civil rights, racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and disability rights may benefit indirectly if Dimas’s expertise strengthens Commission outreach or enforcement priorities—but this is speculative and not mandated by the bill.
State government agenciesMixed Impact
State agencies that interact with the Commission (e.g., DOS, ESD, HUD) gain a confirmed representative, potentially streamlining interagency coordination—but no new duties or timelines are imposed by this bill.