SGA 9308
In CommitteeSenate
ENRIQUE S. CERNA
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AI Analysis
This bill reappoints Enrique S. Cerna to the Washington State University Board of Regents for a full six-year term ending in 2031. It does not alter his current responsibilities or the structure of the board.
- Reappoints Enrique S. Cerna as a member of the Washington State University Board of Regents.
- Sets the term of service to end on September 30, 2031.
- Continues his existing role without changes to duties or responsibilities.
Who is affected
- Enrique S. Cerna — Enrique S. Cerna is reappointed to serve as a member of the Washington State University Board of Regents for a six-year term.
Who Is Most Affected
As the individual being reappointed, Mr. Cerna retains his position and influence over WSU governance, policy, and budget priorities for another six years. This has no direct financial or material impact on the general public beyond the normal functioning of the university system.
WSU students, faculty, and staff may experience continuity in leadership, but no new policies or structural changes are introduced by this reappointment alone. Any downstream effects depend on Mr. Cerna’s ongoing decisions, which are not specified in this bill.
As a state institution, WSU’s operations and budget are subject to legislative oversight. This reappointment does not alter funding formulas, tuition setting, or capital budget decisions — those remain subject to separate legislative action.
The WSU Board of Regents sets tuition, approves budgets, and oversees institutional strategy. However, this bill does not change the board’s authority, composition, or decision-making rules — only the tenure of one member.
This is a routine administrative reappointment with no fiscal, regulatory, or policy changes attached. It does not create new obligations, exemptions, or funding streams for any private entity.