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SGA 9109

In Committee

Senate

CARMEN RIVERA

  1. Introduced (completed)
  2. 2
    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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Introduced: January 14, 2025
Last Action: March 4, 2026
Status: S Confirmed
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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 Carmen Rivera to the Sentencing Guidelines Commission, a body that helps shape sentencing policies in Washington State. The appointment runs from March 19, 2024, through August 2, 2026.

  • Appoints Carmen Rivera as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission
  • Sets the term of appointment to end on August 2, 2026
  • Appointment is effective as of March 19, 2024

Who is affected

  • Carmen Rivera — Carmen Rivera is appointed to serve as a member of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission, which helps develop and update sentencing policies for Washington State courts.
Effective: 2024-03-19Sunset: 2026-08-02
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 20, 2026, 2:52 AM

Who Is Most Affected

  • Carmen RiveraMixed Impact

    Carmen Rivera gains formal authority to participate in shaping state sentencing policies, including guidelines that influence incarceration rates, probation terms, and rehabilitation programs — but only for a 2.5-year term.

  • General Public / Incarcerated/Previously Incarcerated IndividualsMixed Impact

    The Sentencing Guidelines Commission influences sentencing practices across Washington’s courts; changes it recommends can affect incarceration rates, racial disparities, and reentry outcomes — but this specific bill only appoints a member and does not alter commission powers or procedures.

  • Local Government AgenciesMixed Impact

    Local governments (counties, cities) implement sentencing outcomes and related services (e.g., probation, jails); this appointment alone does not shift fiscal or operational responsibilities, so impact is negligible.

  • State Corrections & Court SystemsMixed Impact

    State correctional and court systems operate under guidelines developed by the Commission; this appointment alone does not change operational burdens or funding, so no material impact is expected.

  • Advocacy & Community OrganizationsMixed Impact

    Advocacy groups focused on criminal justice reform, racial equity, or public safety may view this appointment as a potential opportunity to influence Commission direction — but since the bill is purely administrative and does not change composition rules or voting structure, the practical influence is uncertain and likely minor.