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SGA 9264

In Committee

Senate

MARK A. HUGHES

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    Committee (current stage)
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    Governor (not started)
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Introduced: January 15, 2026
Last Action: January 16, 2026
Status: S Higher Ed & Wor
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AI Analysis

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This bill reappoints Mark A. Hughes to the Olympic College Board of Trustees for a new five-year term beginning in late 2025 and ending in late 2030. The board governs Olympic College, a public community college in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Reappoints Mark A. Hughes to the Olympic College Board of Trustees
  • Sets his new term to begin on November 14, 2025, and end on September 30, 2030
  • Confirms his continued service as a voting member responsible for governance and oversight of Olympic College

Who is affected

  • Olympic College community — Olympic College students, faculty, and staff are affected because the board of trustees sets policies, approves budgets, and oversees college operations.
  • Local residents and taxpayers — Residents of the college district (Clallam, Jefferson, and Grays Harbor counties) are affected because the board makes decisions about local higher education access, programs, and taxes.
Effective: November 14, 2025
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026, 10:05 PM

Who Is Most Affected

  • Olympic College communityMixed Impact

    Students, faculty, and staff will continue under the same governance leadership, which may provide stability in academic programs, budget decisions, and institutional direction. No material change in access, cost, or academic quality is expected solely from this reappointment.

  • Local residents and taxpayersMixed Impact

    Local residents and taxpayers in Clallam, Jefferson, and Grays Harbor counties will see no change in tax burden or service delivery, as this is a routine reappointment with no fiscal or policy shifts proposed. Governance continuity may support predictable college operations and district-level education planning.

  • Mark A. Hughes (individual)Mixed Impact

    As the reappointed trustee, Mark A. Hughes retains influence over college governance, but this bill does not alter his authority, compensation, or responsibilities beyond term extension. No direct economic benefit accrues to him beyond continued public service.