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SGA 9085

In Committee

Senate

JAMES D. STARK

  1. Introduced (completed)
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    Committee (current stage)
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    Floor Vote (not started)
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    Opposite Chamber (not started)
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    Governor (not started)
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    Signed (not started)

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  1. Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
  2. Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
  3. Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
  4. Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
  5. Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
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Introduced: January 14, 2025
Last Action: January 12, 2026
Status: S Rules
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AI Analysis

This analysis was generated by AI and may contain errors. It is not legal advice. Always refer to the official bill text for authoritative information.

This bill formally appoints James D. Stark to the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees for a five-year term ending in September 2028. It does not create new policies or funding but fills a vacant seat on the college’s governing board.

  • Appoints James D. Stark as a member of the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees.
  • Sets the term of office from October 10, 2023, to September 30, 2028.
  • Confirms the appointment is for the remainder of an unexpired term (no election required).

Who is affected

  • Shoreline Community College students and staff — The Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees will include a new voting member, James D. Stark, who will participate in governance decisions for the college, including budget approval, policy setting, and strategic direction.
Effective: October 10, 2023
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026, 10:02 PM

Who Is Most Affected

  • Shoreline Community College students and staffMixed Impact

    Students and staff may benefit indirectly from stable, engaged governance, but this appointment alone has no measurable impact on tuition, services, or working conditions.

  • James D. Stark (individual appointee)Mixed Impact

    As a newly appointed trustee, Mr. Stark gains influence over budget, policy, and strategic decisions — but the bill itself provides no indication of his financial interests or how they may align with institutional vs. personal priorities.

  • Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees (institutional capacity)Mixed Impact

    The college board will have one additional voting member, potentially improving quorum and decision-making capacity, but this is a routine personnel action with no structural change to governance authority or operations.

  • Local community members (including prospective students and families)Mixed Impact

    Local residents in Shoreline and surrounding areas who rely on SCC for education and workforce training may benefit from continued stable governance, but this specific appointment does not alter service delivery or access.

  • Washington State taxpayersMixed Impact

    State taxpayers are not directly affected, as the bill contains no fiscal provisions, tax changes, or spending authorizations.