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SGA 9138

In Committee

Senate

JOHN D. SAVEN

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  1. Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
  2. Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
  3. Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
  4. Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
  5. Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
  6. Signed: The bill has been signed into law.
Introduced: January 14, 2025
Last Action: January 12, 2026
Status: S Environment, En
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AI Analysis

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This bill reappoints John D. Saven to the Energy Northwest Executive Board for a four-year term ending June 30, 2028. It formalizes his continued service on the board that oversees the state-owned utility’s energy operations.

  • Reappoints John D. Saven to the Energy Northwest Executive Board.
  • Sets the term of office to end on June 30, 2028.
  • Confirms the reappointment was made on July 22, 2024, by the governor.

Who is affected

  • Governor's Office — This reappointment ensures continued representation and oversight by the governor on the board that governs Energy Northwest, a public utility focused on energy generation and management.
  • Energy Northwest Executive Board Member — As a member of the Executive Board, the appointee helps guide strategic decisions about Energy Northwest's operations, including nuclear, hydroelectric, and renewable energy projects.
  • Washington State Residents and Utility Ratepayers — Residents and ratepayers of Washington may be indirectly affected through decisions about energy reliability, costs, and environmental initiatives.
Effective: July 22, 2024
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 20, 2026 at 2:11 AM