Skip to main content

SGA 9297

In Committee

Senate

ALICE A. PHILLIPS

This status may be delayed. See Action History below for the latest updates.

How does a bill become law?
  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

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 Alice A. Phillips to serve on the Clover Park Technical College Board of Trustees for a five-year term beginning in October 2025. It does not change policy or funding, but continues her service on the college’s governing board.

  • Reappoints Alice A. Phillips as a member of the Clover Park Technical College Board of Trustees
  • Sets the term of office to begin on October 1, 2025, and end on September 30, 2030

Who is affected

  • Clover Park Technical College Board of TrusteesThis appointment ensures continued representation and leadership on the college's governing board, which oversees budget, policy, and strategic direction for the college.
Effective: October 1, 2025
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026 at 10:06 PM

Who Is Most Affected

Clover Park Technical College Board of TrusteesMixed Impact

Continuity of service on the governing board ensures stability in oversight of budget, academic programs, and workforce alignment — beneficial for institutional effectiveness and long-term planning.

Current and prospective students of Clover Park Technical CollegeMixed Impact

As a technical college serving Pierce and Thurston Counties, CPCC’s students benefit from consistent leadership focused on career-aligned training and equitable access; no direct change in tuition, admissions, or curriculum occurs under this bill.

Local employers and industry partnersMixed Impact

Local employers who rely on CPCC for skilled labor may benefit indirectly from board continuity, but this bill does not alter hiring partnerships, curriculum development, or workforce pipelines by itself.

Washington state taxpayersMixed Impact

As a state-funded institution, CPCC’s operations depend on legislative appropriations; this reappointment does not affect funding levels or budget authority, so state taxpayers see no direct fiscal impact.

Local community members and stakeholdersMixed Impact

The reappointment maintains the current board composition without altering representation thresholds or election procedures; no change in governance equity or community voice is introduced.