SGA 9192
In CommitteeSenate
SAMUEL W. HUNT
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Samuel W. Hunt to the Washington State University Board of Regents for a six-year term. The appointment begins on December 31, 2024, and ends on September 30, 2030.
- Appoints Samuel W. Hunt as a member of the Washington State University Board of Regents
- Sets the term of service from December 31, 2024, to September 30, 2030
- Makes the appointment effective upon signing by the Governor (or upon expiration of the governor's review period)
Who is affected
- Samuel W. Hunt — Samuel W. Hunt will serve as a voting member of the Washington State University Board of Regents, participating in governance decisions for the university.
- Washington State University community — WSU students, faculty, staff, and the broader public are affected by board decisions on tuition, academic programs, and institutional policies.
Who Is Most Affected
Mr. Hunt will gain a formal governance role on WSU’s governing board, giving him influence over institutional strategy, budget priorities, and leadership appointments — a position of significant influence within the state’s public higher education system.
As a voting Regent, Mr. Hunt will help shape WSU’s direction — including tuition rates, academic program offerings, capital investments, and administrative leadership. These decisions affect student access, faculty working conditions, and local economic development tied to the university.
The broader Washington public — especially students, families, and taxpayers — may be indirectly affected if the new Regent influences tuition increases, program cuts, or strategic realignments that shift resource allocation across the state’s higher education system.