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SGA 9135

In Committee

Senate

CHARLES G. KNUTSON

  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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Introduced: January 14, 2025
Last Action: March 10, 2026
Status: S Confirmed
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AI Analysis

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This bill formally appoints Charles G. Knutson to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board, effective July 9, 2024, for a term ending June 30, 2027.

  • Appoints Charles G. Knutson as a member of the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board.
  • Sets his term to begin on July 9, 2024, and end on June 30, 2027.
  • The appointment is for a three-year term, consistent with standard board membership terms.

Who is affected

  • Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board members and staff — The board oversees workforce education programs and policies in Washington State, including coordination between community and technical colleges, high schools, and employers.
Effective: July 9, 2024
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026, 10:03 PM

Who Is Most Affected

  • Charles G. Knutson (appointee)Mixed Impact

    As the appointee, Knutson gains formal authority to participate in oversight of state workforce education investments, but this is a procedural appointment with no direct financial or legal consequence to him personally.

  • Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board members and staffMixed Impact

    Board members collectively shape policy direction for workforce education programs; this appointment maintains continuity in governance but does not alter board composition in a way that changes outcomes for most Washingtonians.

  • Job seekers, workers, and job training participantsMixed Impact

    The board’s work influences alignment of education/training with labor market needs; however, a single appointment—especially one filling a standard vacancy—has no measurable impact on job opportunities or wages for workers or job seekers.

  • Business employers (especially in skilled trades, tech, healthcare)Mixed Impact

    Employers may benefit indirectly from improved alignment of workforce skills with business needs, but this appointment alone does not change employer obligations, costs, or hiring practices.

  • State and local government agenciesMixed Impact

    State funding for workforce education is determined through the budget process, not individual board appointments; this measure has no fiscal impact on state or local government budgets.