SGA 9283
In CommitteeSenate
ROXANE M. SMITH-DIVINE
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Roxane M. Smith-Divine to the Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth board for a five-year term. The appointment begins on October 16, 2025, and ends on July 1, 2030.
- Appoints Roxane M. Smith-Divine as a member of the Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
- Sets the term of service from October 16, 2025, to July 1, 2030
- Fills a vacancy on the board (implied by the appointment language)
Who is affected
- Roxane M. Smith-Divine — The individual appointed to serve on the Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth board, including their term length and start/end dates.
Who Is Most Affected
Roxane M. Smith-Divine gains a formal, five-year board appointment to a state-adjacent nonprofit board, providing leadership opportunity and influence over programs serving Deaf and hard of hearing youth. However, the role is unpaid and carries no direct financial benefit beyond prestige or professional development.
The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth gains a new board member, potentially strengthening governance and community representation. However, since the bill only appoints one individual and does not change board composition rules, funding, or mission, the functional impact is minimal and symbolic.
Deaf and hard of hearing youth and their families are the intended beneficiaries of the Center’s work, but this bill does not alter services, access, funding, or policy — only the board membership. No measurable change in outcomes is expected from this appointment alone.
State government incurs no fiscal cost or revenue impact from this appointment, as the bill is purely administrative and does not alter compensation, staffing, or operations. No budgetary consequences for taxpayers.
The broader disability advocacy community may view the appointment as a positive signal of inclusion, but since the bill does not codify policy changes or expand rights/services, the symbolic impact is limited and not legally enforceable.