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SGA 9320

In Committee

Senate

JEFFREY L. WAGNITZ

  1. Introduced (completed)
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    Committee (current stage)
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    Floor Vote (not started)
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    Opposite Chamber (not started)
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    Governor (not started)
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    Signed (not started)

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Introduced: January 21, 2026
Last Action: January 22, 2026
Status: S Higher Ed & Wor
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AI Analysis

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This bill formally appoints Jeffrey L. Wagnitz to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges for a three-year term. The board governs Washington’s network of community and technical colleges, which provide workforce training, associate degrees, and certificates.

  • Appoints Jeffrey L. Wagnitz as a Member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
  • Sets the term of service from January 6, 2026, to September 30, 2029

Who is affected

  • Jeffrey L. Wagnitz — Jeffrey L. Wagnitz is appointed to serve as a member of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, which oversees Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges.
Effective: 2026-01-06
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026, 10:07 PM

Who Is Most Affected

  • Jeffrey L. WagnitzPositive Impact

    Mr. Wagnitz gains a formal, three-year appointed leadership role on the board that governs Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges — influencing policy, budget priorities, and strategic direction for workforce and higher education across the state.

  • Students and learners at Washington’s community and technical collegesMixed Impact

    As a board member, Mr. Wagnitz will help shape governance of the state’s community and technical college system — potentially affecting program offerings, tuition rates, workforce alignment, and access for low-income and first-generation students.

  • Community and technical college faculty, staff, and administratorsMixed Impact

    The board influences budget requests, performance metrics, and strategic planning for the statewide community and technical college system, which could affect funding levels for programs, faculty staffing, and infrastructure.

  • Washington employers and industry associationsMixed Impact

    Local employers and industry groups rely on the board to align curriculum with regional labor market needs; board appointments can shift emphasis toward certain sectors (e.g., tech, healthcare, manufacturing).

  • Office of the Governor and state policymakersMixed Impact

    As the appointing authority (Governor) exercises personnel discretion over a key education governance body, this appointment reinforces executive influence over higher education policy direction.