SGA 9273
In CommitteeSenate
RAYMOND L. DELOS REYES
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AI Analysis
This bill reappoints Raymond L. Delos Reyes to the Clemency and Pardons Board for a new five-year term ending in 2030. The Clemency and Pardons Board reviews applications for clemency (such as pardons or commutations of sentences) and makes recommendations to the governor.
- Reappoints Raymond L. Delos Reyes as a member of the Clemency and Pardons Board.
- Sets the term of service to end on September 25, 2030.
Who is affected
- Raymond L. Delos Reyes — The individual named, Raymond L. Delos Reyes, is reappointed to serve on the Clemency and Pardons Board.
Who Is Most Affected
As the sole named individual affected by this bill, Mr. Reyes gains continued service on the Clemency and Pardons Board, allowing him to influence clemency decisions for up to five more years. This is a neutral administrative continuity for him, with no direct fiscal or civil liberties impact on the broader public.
The Clemency and Pardons Board plays a role in reviewing applications for pardons and sentence reductions. While this bill does not change board policy or membership composition beyond reappointing one member, it maintains continuity in the clemency review process — a function that can affect incarcerated individuals' access to relief. However, since no policy changes are made, the impact on this group is indirect and minimal.
As the appointing authority, the governor retains full discretion over board membership. This bill reflects routine executive reappointment authority and does not alter the governor’s constitutional or statutory powers regarding clemency. No change in authority or accountability occurs.
The Washington State Legislature’s role here is purely ministerial — passing a simple gubernatorial reappointment resolution. No legislative oversight, budgetary, or policy function is altered by this bill.
This bill has no effect on state or local government operations, funding, or responsibilities. It does not create new programs, mandate reporting, or impose administrative burdens on any governmental entity.