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SGA 9287

In Committee

Senate

RUBEN FLORES

  1. Introduced (completed)
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    Committee (current stage)
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    Floor Vote (not started)
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    Opposite Chamber (not started)
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    Governor (not started)
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    Signed (not started)

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  1. Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
  2. Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
  3. Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
  4. Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
  5. Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
  6. Signed: The bill has been signed into law.
Introduced: January 15, 2026
Last Action: January 16, 2026
Status: S Higher Ed & Wor
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AI Analysis

This analysis was generated by AI and may contain errors. It is not legal advice. Always refer to the official bill text for authoritative information.

This bill reappoints Ruben Flores to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board for a new term ending in 2027. It does not change board functions or funding, only confirms his continued service.

  • Reappoints Ruben Flores to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board.
  • Sets the term of service to end on June 30, 2027.
  • Maintains the board’s current composition and responsibilities under existing law.

Who is affected

  • Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board members — This appointment ensures continued representation on the board that oversees workforce education programs and funding across Washington State.
Effective: October 23, 2025
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 20, 2026, 2:36 AM

Who Is Most Affected

  • Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board membersMixed Impact

    As a reappointment without changes to board function, funding, or membership composition, this bill has no material impact on the board’s operations or decision-making. Ruben Flores’s continued service reflects continuity rather than policy change.

  • Workforce development agencies and community collegesMixed Impact

    No new funding, program changes, or legislative reforms are introduced; therefore, workforce education programs overseen by the board are unlikely to experience any measurable shift in scope, delivery, or accountability as a result of this administrative reappointment.

  • Job seekers and participants in state workforce training programsMixed Impact

    Since the bill does not alter eligibility, funding formulas, or program requirements, job seekers and students in workforce education programs (e.g., WIA, WIA-TAA, WIOA participants) will not experience direct changes in access, quality, or availability of services.