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SGA 9308

In Committee

Senate

ENRIQUE S. CERNA

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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 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. CernaEnrique S. Cerna is reappointed to serve as a member of the Washington State University Board of Regents for a six-year term.
Effective: October 1, 2025
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 20, 2026 at 2:23 AM

Who Is Most Affected

Enrique S. CernaMixed Impact

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.

Washington State University community (students, faculty, staff)Mixed Impact

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.

Washington State taxpayersMixed Impact

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.

Washington State University Board of RegentsMixed Impact

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.

Private sector / business groupsMixed Impact

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.