SGA 9100
In CommitteeSenate
JOSEPH TIMMONS
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Joseph Timmons to the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors for a term ending October 1, 2026. The board helps Washington small businesses access financing and support for exporting goods and services.
- Appoints Joseph Timmons to the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors
- Sets his term to begin on January 8, 2024, and end on October 1, 2026
- Fills a vacancy on the board created by the prior member's departure
Who is affected
- Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors — The board advises and supports Washington’s small businesses in accessing export financing and international trade opportunities.
Pro/Con Analysis
Potential Benefits (1)
Continuity of board membership supports institutional stability and may improve coordination with federal export promotion programs (e.g., U.S. Commercial Service), potentially aiding small businesses seeking export assistance over time.
Business & EmploymentRef: Appoints Joseph Timmons to the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors
Potential Concerns (1)
This appointment alone has no material impact on small business outcomes — board membership is advisory and does not guarantee improved access to financing or export support for actual small businesses. Without structural changes or new funding, the board’s capacity remains unchanged.
Business & EmploymentRef: Appoints Joseph Timmons to the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors
Who Is Most Affected
As an advisory board, its members influence policy recommendations and program design, but individual appointments have minimal direct impact on operations or outcomes without broader structural changes.
Small businesses that export may benefit marginally if the board improves outreach or access to export financing — but this appointment alone does not alter service delivery, eligibility, or funding levels.
The state’s general fund receives no direct fiscal impact from this appointment, and no new spending or revenue is authorized.