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SGA 9301

In Committee

Senate

JOHN W. SUK

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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

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 John W. Suk to the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees for a five-year term beginning October 1, 2025. It does not change policy or funding — it is a personnel appointment.

  • Reappoints John W. Suk to the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees.
  • Sets the term of office to begin on October 1, 2025, and end on September 30, 2030.
  • Confirms his reappointment following his prior service on the board.

Who is affected

  • Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of TrusteesThis appointment ensures continued representation and governance for the Lake Washington Institute of Technology (a public community and technical college in Kirkland, WA).
Effective: October 1, 2025
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026 at 10:06 PM

Who Is Most Affected

John W. SukMixed Impact

As the sole subject of the reappointment, John W. Suk retains his governance role, but this is a continuation of existing service, not a new benefit or burden.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of TrusteesMixed Impact

Board continuity supports institutional memory and stability in governance, but since this is a routine reappointment with no policy or funding changes, it has no measurable impact on operations or outcomes.

LWIT students, faculty, and staffMixed Impact

Students, faculty, and staff at LWIT may benefit indirectly from stable leadership, but this single reappointment—without policy changes—does not alter services, tuition, or academic programs.

Local governments in the LWIT districtMixed Impact

Local governments in the LWIT district (e.g., Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond) fund the college and rely on board oversight for fiscal responsibility, but this reappointment does not change funding formulas, tax levies, or accountability measures.

Washington state taxpayers and general publicMixed Impact

State taxpayers and the broader public have no direct financial stake in this appointment, as it incurs no new cost or revenue and does not alter tax policy or public service delivery.