SGA 9111
In CommitteeSenate
JULIA L. PETERSEN
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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 formally appoints Julia L. Petersen to serve on the Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth board for a term ending July 1, 2025. The appointment fills a vacancy and ensures continued community representation.
- Appoints Julia L. Petersen as a member of the Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth board.
- Sets the term of appointment to begin on March 25, 2024, and end on July 1, 2025.
- Fills a vacancy on the board, ensuring continued representation of Deaf and hard of hearing youth perspectives in state-level program planning and advocacy.
Who is affected
- Deaf and hard of hearing youth and their families — This appointment ensures continued representation of the Deaf and hard of hearing youth community on the Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth board, helping guide programs and services for that population.
Pro/Con Analysis
Stronger case for benefits
Potential Benefits (4)
The appointment ensures continued representation of Deaf and hard of hearing youth on a state-level advisory board, strengthening their voice in policy decisions that directly affect their access to education, healthcare, and community services — a critical component of equitable civic participation.
Rights & LibertiesPeopleRef: SGA 9111By maintaining board membership continuity, the bill helps sustain consistent advocacy for inclusive educational practices and accommodations for Deaf and hard of hearing students across Washington’s public schools and higher education institutions.
EducationPeopleRef: SGA 9111Continued board representation supports the development and oversight of youth-focused health communication and access initiatives, including early intervention services and culturally competent care coordination.
HealthcarePeopleRef: SGA 9111Inclusion of Deaf and hard of hearing youth perspectives on the board improves the state’s capacity to design accessible emergency communication systems and public safety outreach, reducing disparities in crisis response.
Public SafetyPeopleRef: SGA 9111
Potential Concerns (1)
This bill involves no new administrative burden or cost to state or local government, as it only formalizes an existing appointment to a board that already operates under state law; however, it does not allocate any new funding to support the board’s operations or expand its capacity.
Local GovernmentRef: SGA 9111
Who Is Most Affected
Directly benefits from continued representation on the board, enabling stronger advocacy for accessible education, healthcare, and civil rights; may see improved program responsiveness and inclusion in state planning.
State agencies (e.g., OSPI, DOH) rely on the board’s input for program development; continuity ensures stable advisory input without added administrative cost.
Nonprofit service providers working with Deaf youth benefit from consistent policy direction and advocacy priorities set by the board.
Educators and school districts benefit from board-endorsed best practices and resource development for inclusive education, though no new funding is allocated.