SGA 9223
In CommitteeSenate
JULIE MEREDITH
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- Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
- Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
- Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
- Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
- Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
- Signed: The bill has been signed into law.
AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Julie Meredith as Director of the Washington State Department of Transportation, effective January 15, 2025, with her term ending whenever the governor chooses.
- Appoints Julie Meredith as Director of the Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Sets the term to end at the governor's pleasure — meaning the governor can remove her at any time
- Appointment effective January 15, 2025
Who is affected
- Director of the Department of Transportation — The Director of the Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) is the chief executive responsible for overseeing the state’s transportation system, including highways, ferries, rail, and aviation.
Who Is Most Affected
This is a procedural appointment to a key executive position. The Director oversees critical infrastructure (highways, ferries, rail, aviation) and manages a $3B+ annual budget. While the appointment itself is neutral, the *impact* depends on the Director’s policy decisions — which are not specified in this bill. Since the bill only formalizes a personnel decision already made by the governor, it has no direct policy effect on daily life, services, or finances for Washingtonians. No new obligations, rights, or funding are created. The bill does not alter compensation, authority, or accountability mechanisms beyond standard statutory appointment terms. As such, no measurable financial, safety, environmental, or equity impact is embedded in the text itself.