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SGA 9179

In Committee

Senate

BENNETT J. PROWS

  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: January 12, 2026
Status: S Rules
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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 reappoints Bennett J. Prows to the Washington State School for the Blind Board of Trustees for a new four-year term ending in 2028. It is a routine administrative action to continue his service on the board.

  • Reappoints Bennett J. Prows as a member of the Washington State School for the Blind Board of Trustees.
  • Sets the term of service to end on July 1, 2028.
  • Confirms the reappointment was made on November 4, 2024.

Who is affected

  • Bennett J. Prows — The individual named, Bennett J. Prows, is reappointed to serve on the board that governs the Washington State School for the Blind.
Effective: November 4, 2024
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026, 10:04 PM

Who Is Most Affected

  • Bennett J. ProwsPositive Impact

    As the individual reappointed, Mr. Prows retains his position and influence over governance, policy, and budget decisions for the Washington State School for the Blind. His continued service may support stability in leadership and program continuity for students and staff.

  • Washington State School for the Blind staff and administrationMixed Impact

    Staff and leadership at the Washington State School for the Blind may benefit from continuity in board oversight, potentially supporting consistent strategic direction and advocacy for the school’s mission and programs.

  • Students with visual impairments and their familiesMixed Impact

    Students and families relying on the school’s specialized educational services may experience minimal disruption due to board continuity, though the bill itself does not alter services or access.

  • Office of the GovernorMixed Impact

    As the appointing authority, the Governor retains discretion over board appointments, reinforcing executive influence over state special schools governance. This has no direct fiscal or policy impact on the public beyond standard oversight functions.

  • Washington State LegislatureMixed Impact

    The state legislature performs a routine administrative function in ratifying the reappointment. No substantive policy change occurs, so legislative workload and budgetary implications are negligible.