SGA 9292
In CommitteeSenate
APOLONIO P. HERNANDEZ
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Committee (current stage)
- 3Floor Vote (not started)
- 4Opposite Chamber (not started)
- 5Governor (not started)
- 6Signed (not started)
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- Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
- Signed: The bill has been signed into law.
AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Apolonio P. Hernandez to the University of Washington Board of Regents for a partial term ending June 30, 2026. The appointment begins on August 19, 2025, and is intended to fill an existing vacancy on the board.
- Appoints Apolonio P. Hernandez as a Member of the University of Washington Board of Regents
- Sets the term length from August 19, 2025, to June 30, 2026
- Fills a vacancy on the Board of Regents
- Appointed by the Governor of Washington State (implied by standard practice for such appointments)
Who is affected
- University of Washington Board of Regents — This appointment ensures representation on the governing board responsible for overseeing the University of Washington, including budget, policy, and strategic direction.
Pro/Con Analysis
Potential Benefits (1)
The appointment ensures continuity and stability in governance of the University of Washington during a partial term, supporting consistent oversight of academic, financial, and strategic priorities.
Local GovernmentRef: Full Text
Potential Concerns (1)
This bill formalizes a gubernatorial appointment to the University of Washington Board of Regents, which is part of the state’s higher education governance structure; while the appointment itself is routine, it reinforces executive influence over a key public institution’s leadership without public input or legislative confirmation.
Local GovernmentRef: Full Text
Who Is Most Affected
- Apolonio P. HernandezPositive Impact
As the appointee, Hernandez gains formal authority to participate in high-level decisions about UW’s budget, tuition, capital projects, and long-term strategy — though the partial term limits long-term influence.
- University of Washington Board of RegentsMixed Impact
The Board of Regents collectively sets tuition rates, approves budgets, and oversees institutional performance — so stable membership supports predictable governance, but individual members have limited direct impact on daily student or faculty life.
- University of Washington students and familiesMixed Impact
Students and families may be indirectly affected if the board’s decisions influence tuition, fees, or program availability — but this appointment alone is unlikely to cause measurable change in their experience.
- University of Washington faculty and staffMixed Impact
State employees and faculty may be impacted if the board approves contracts, compensation frameworks, or staffing policies — but again, a single partial-term appointment is unlikely to shift outcomes significantly.
- Washington taxpayersMixed Impact
Washington taxpayers fund the UW system; while board decisions affect how public resources are allocated, this appointment does not alter fiscal policy directly — only through ongoing governance participation over 10 months.