SGA 9122
In CommitteeSenate
LAURENCE A. BELTON
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Laurence A. Belton to the Higher Education Facilities Authority for a four-year term. The appointment ensures continued representation on the body responsible for financing higher education facility projects in Washington.
- Appoints Laurence A. Belton as a member of the Higher Education Facilities Authority
- Sets the term of service from May 23, 2024, to March 26, 2028
- Fills a vacancy on the authority's board
Who is affected
- Higher Education Facilities Authority members — This appointment ensures continued representation on the authority that oversees financing for higher education facility projects across Washington.
Pro/Con Analysis
Stronger case for benefits
Potential Benefits (1)
This appointment ensures continuity and institutional knowledge on the Higher Education Facilities Authority (HEFA), which oversees financing for capital projects at public and private higher education institutions across Washington — supporting stable oversight of infrastructure development.
Local GovernmentRef: Section 1
Who Is Most Affected
As a board member, Mr. Belton will help guide decisions on financing for campus construction, renovation, and bond issuance for universities and community colleges — influencing how public and private institutions fund physical infrastructure.
Public universities and community colleges benefit from stable, experienced leadership on HEFA, which can improve the efficiency and predictability of facility financing — though the individual appointment itself does not change funding levels or terms.
Private institutions that rely on HEFA for bond issuance may benefit from consistent board leadership, but this appointment alone does not alter their access to financing or terms.
Students and faculty indirectly benefit from well-maintained facilities and modern infrastructure, but this appointment does not directly affect tuition, aid, or academic programming.
Construction and design firms that bid on HEFA-funded projects may experience more predictable project pipelines if the authority maintains stable leadership, but this single appointment does not guarantee increased work volume.