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SGA 9207

In Committee

Senate

CHARLES CLARK

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  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.
Last Action: February 19, 2025
Status: S Confirmed
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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 Charles Clark as Director of the Department of Financial Institutions for a term that lasts as long as the governor chooses. It does not change laws or policies — it simply continues his leadership role.

  • Reappoints Charles Clark as Director of the Department of Financial Institutions.
  • Sets the term to end at the governor's pleasure, meaning the director serves at the discretion of the governor and can be replaced at any time.
  • Reaffirms the governor's authority to appoint and reappoint agency heads for the executive branch.

Who is affected

  • Financial institutions and professionals regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions — The Director of the Department of Financial Institutions leads a state agency that regulates banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, and other financial services providers in Washington. This reappointment ensures continuity in leadership and regulatory oversight.
  • Washington consumers and businesses — Consumers and businesses that use financial services in Washington benefit from stable, consistent regulatory oversight and enforcement of consumer protection laws.
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026 at 10:04 PM

Who Is Most Affected

Financial institutions and professionals regulated by the Department of Financial InstitutionsMixed Impact

Continuity in regulatory leadership may support stable enforcement of licensing, supervision, and consumer protection rules — but since the bill is purely administrative and does not change policy, no group experiences a material change in rights, costs, or benefits beyond status quo.

Washington consumers and businessesMixed Impact

Consumers and businesses retain the same level of regulatory oversight and enforcement as before; no new protections, costs, or restrictions are introduced by this reappointment alone.

Executive branch / Governor’s officeMixed Impact

The governor retains full discretion over agency leadership, as under prior practice; this bill does not expand or constrain executive authority beyond existing constitutional and statutory norms.

Washington State LegislatureMixed Impact

As the bill is a routine reappointment with no policy changes, legislative oversight functions are unaffected — no new reporting, hearings, or accountability mechanisms are altered.

State government employeesMixed Impact

State employees in the Department of Financial Institutions experience no change in staffing, budget, or mission — leadership continuity may support operational stability, but this is not a material fiscal or structural impact.