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SGA 9188

In Committee

Senate

JAMES R. VOLLENDROFF

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Introduced: January 14, 2025
Last Action: April 16, 2025
Status: S Confirmed

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 James R. Volendroff to continue serving on the Liquor and Cannabis Board for a new term ending January 15, 2027.

  • Reappoints James R. Volendroff as a member of the Liquor and Cannabis Board.
  • Sets the term of his reappointment to end on January 15, 2027.

Who is affected

  • James R. VolendroffThe individual named, James R. Volendroff, is reappointed to continue serving as a member of the state's Liquor and Cannabis Board.
Effective: December 18, 2024
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026 at 10:04 PM

Who Is Most Affected

James R. VolendroffMixed Impact

As the sole individual named in the bill, Mr. Volendroff retains his position on the board for an additional term; this is a neutral administrative continuity measure with no direct financial, regulatory, or rights-related consequences for him beyond continuation of existing duties and responsibilities.

Liquor and Cannabis Board (as an institution)Mixed Impact

The Liquor and Cannabis Board oversees licensing, regulation, and enforcement for alcohol and cannabis industries in Washington. Its members influence policy implementation, but this reappointment alone does not alter the board’s composition, authority, or policy direction — it reflects continuity in leadership rather than a substantive policy shift.

Alcohol and cannabis retailers, distributors, and producersMixed Impact

Businesses in the alcohol and cannabis sectors remain subject to the same regulatory framework and board oversight; no new rules, fee changes, or enforcement priorities are introduced by this reappointment alone.

General public (consumers)Mixed Impact

Consumers of alcohol and cannabis are not directly affected by this administrative reappointment, as it does not change product availability, pricing, safety standards, or consumer protections beyond what is already in place.

Local governments (e.g., city/county licensing authorities)Mixed Impact

Local governments that rely on state licensing and enforcement coordination will continue under the same regulatory regime; no change in revenue sharing, enforcement burden, or intergovernmental coordination is triggered by this reappointment alone.