SGA 9067
In CommitteeSenate
MARK A. HUGHES
This status may be delayed. See Action History below for the latest updates.
How does a bill become law?
- 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 Mark A. Hughes to the Olympic College Board of Trustees for a two-year term. The appointment ensures continued governance and oversight of the college’s academic and operational functions.
- Appoints Mark A. Hughes as a member of the Olympic College Board of Trustees
- Sets the term of service from September 6, 2023, to September 30, 2025
- Fills a vacancy on the board as authorized under state law for community college districts
Who is affected
- Olympic College community — Olympic College students, faculty, and staff are affected because this appointment influences board decisions on academic programs, budgets, and campus operations.
Pro/Con Analysis
Stronger case for benefits
Potential Benefits (1)
Formal appointment ensures stable, legally compliant board governance, supporting continuity in academic planning, budget oversight, and student services at Olympic College — benefits students, faculty, and staff through more predictable institutional leadership.
EducationPeopleRef: Appoints Mark A. Hughes as a member of the Olympic College Board of Trustees
Who Is Most Affected
Students benefit from stable leadership that supports program continuity, timely degree pathways, and consistent access to support services; negative impact is unlikely unless the appointee is ineffective, but the bill itself does not assess performance.
Faculty benefit from stable governance during curriculum reviews, hiring cycles, and tenure processes; risk of negative impact is low as board composition changes are routine and non-substantive in this bill.
Staff benefit from continuity in administrative decisions affecting operations, contracts, and workplace policies; the bill itself does not alter employment terms, so impact is neutral-to-positive.
Local residents and regional employers benefit indirectly from a stable community college board that can maintain workforce training programs and partnerships; no direct cost or benefit to them in this bill.
State taxpayers benefit from continued compliance with statutory governance requirements; the appointment is funded through existing board operations, so no fiscal impact is triggered.