SGA 9069
In CommitteeSenate
SCHUYLER F. HOSS
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Schuyler F. Hoss to the Washington State Lottery Commission, filling a vacancy and establishing a full six-year term.
- Appoints Schuyler F. Hoss as a Member of the Washington State Lottery Commission.
- Sets the appointment term from September 15, 2023, to August 2, 2029.
Who is affected
- Schuyler F. Hoss — The person appointed, Schuyler F. Hoss, will serve as a voting member of the Washington State Lottery Commission, helping govern the state's lottery operations.
Who Is Most Affected
This individual gains a six-year appointed position on the state lottery governing body, with influence over policy, procurement, and oversight of a $2.3B annual operation. However, the role carries no direct financial compensation specified in the bill and is largely ceremonial/governance-focused.
As a member of the Lottery Commission, the appointee helps set policies on game design, advertising, retailer oversight, and problem gambling funding — areas that impact low- and middle-income players disproportionately. However, the bill itself does not alter any operational or regulatory frameworks, so no direct impact is triggered.
The Washington State Lottery employs ~200 staff and contracts with vendors. Changes in leadership *could* affect procurement, marketing strategy, or problem gambling initiatives — but this appointment alone does not mandate any such shift.
The state’s 5,000+ lottery retailers (many small convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores) may see minor shifts in product mix or promotional focus depending on the appointee’s priorities — but no structural change is embedded in this bill.
State agencies that receive lottery proceeds (e.g., education, state parks, economic development) rely on revenue forecasts shaped by Commission decisions. This appointment alone does not alter revenue projections or allocations, so no measurable fiscal impact is present.