SGA 9247
In CommitteeSenate
KIMBERLY L. HARPER
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AI Analysis
This bill reappoints Kimberly L. Harper to the Columbia Basin College Board of Trustees for a new four-year term beginning in 2026 and ending in 2030. Board members help govern the public community college, which serves eastern Washington.
- Reappoints Kimberly L. Harper as a member of the Columbia Basin College Board of Trustees.
- Sets the term of office to begin on January 5, 2026, and end on September 30, 2030.
- Confirms her reappointment following her prior service on the board.
Who is affected
- Columbia Basin College Board of Trustees — This appointment ensures continued representation and governance oversight for Columbia Basin College, a public community college serving several counties in eastern Washington.
Who Is Most Affected
As the reappointed trustee, Harper will continue to influence governance decisions at CBC, including budget priorities, program offerings, and faculty/staff oversight. Her continued service may support stability and institutional memory, but this is a procedural appointment with no direct policy changes affecting operations.
CBC students and local residents in the service area (Benton, Franklin, Kittitas, and Yakima counties) may benefit from continuity in leadership, but the bill itself does not alter tuition, program access, or services — only personnel continuity is addressed.
The college’s administrative and instructional staff may experience continuity in leadership expectations, but the bill does not change employment terms, compensation, or operational mandates affecting staff directly.
As the governing body, the board’s composition remains unchanged for this term. While continuity may support institutional stability, the bill does not alter board powers, responsibilities, or decision-making authority.
State and local governments in the region are not directly affected, as the bill involves no funding changes, regulatory shifts, or intergovernmental mandates. CBC remains publicly funded and accountable to state oversight regardless of trustee appointments.