SGA 9070
In CommitteeSenate
ROBERT H. MALTE
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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 reappoints Robert H. Malte to the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees for a five-year term ending September 30, 2028. It ensures continuity in leadership and governance for the state community and technical college.
- Reappoints Robert H. Malte as a member of the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees.
- Sets the term of office to expire on September 30, 2028.
- Confirms his reappointment by the Governor (implied by the context of SGA, which is a gubernatorial appointment resolution).
Who is affected
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWIT) Board of Trustees — This appointment ensures continued representation and governance for the Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWIT) board, influencing academic programs, budget decisions, and institutional direction.
Who Is Most Affected
As the sole subject of the reappointment, Robert H. Malte retains his position on the LWIT Board, preserving his influence over institutional strategy, budget priorities, and academic program development. This has no direct financial or legal impact on him beyond continuity of role and responsibility.
LWIT students benefit from stable governance continuity, which may support consistent academic program quality and workforce alignment. However, this bill does not directly alter tuition, curriculum, or access — only governance stability. No measurable impact on student outcomes is expected beyond background institutional stability.
LWIT faculty and staff may experience continuity in leadership expectations and strategic direction, but this bill does not alter contracts, compensation, or working conditions. No direct impact on employment conditions is anticipated.
Local employers and regional industry partners who collaborate with LWIT on workforce development may benefit from predictable institutional leadership, but this is indirect and minor. No new obligations or opportunities are created by this appointment alone.
As the appointing authority, the Governor exercises constitutional authority over board appointments. This bill reflects routine gubernatorial discretion and has no fiscal or policy consequence beyond maintaining current governance structure.