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SGA 9315

In Committee

Senate

KIM WELLS

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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 21, 2026
Last Action: January 22, 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 Kim Wells to the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees for a full term through 2030. It ensures continuity in governance and community representation at the college.

  • Reappoints Kim Wells as a member of the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees
  • Sets the term of office to begin on January 13, 2026, and end on September 30, 2030

Who is affected

  • Shoreline Community College Board of TrusteesThis appointment ensures continued representation for the Shoreline community on the college board, influencing decisions about programs, budgets, and campus development.
Effective: January 13, 2026
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 20, 2026 at 3:03 AM

Who Is Most Affected

Kim Wells (incumbent trustee)Mixed Impact

As the reappointed member, Kim Wells retains influence over budget, program, and strategic decisions at SCC. This provides continuity for her policy priorities but carries no direct economic impact on her personally beyond governance authority.

Community college students and local residentsMixed Impact

Shoreline and Lake Forest Park residents who rely on SCC for affordable workforce training, transfer pathways, and open-access education benefit from stable board leadership, but this bill itself does not alter access, cost, or quality of services.

Shoreline Community College administration and staffMixed Impact

The college administration benefits from continuity in governance, reducing turnover-related disruption. However, no new resources, policy changes, or operational mandates are introduced by this bill.

Local government agencies (Shoreline, King County)Mixed Impact

Local governments (City of Shoreline, County of King) may experience smoother coordination with the college on land use, workforce development, and public service partnerships due to board continuity, but this is incidental, not mandated or funded by the bill.

State government (e.g., Higher Education Coordinating Board, Office of the Chancellor)Mixed Impact

State government oversight of the Washington State Community and Technical College System is unaffected; this is a routine governance administrative act with no fiscal or policy implications for the state budget or operations.