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SGA 9325

In Committee

Senate

APRIL SIMS

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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: February 5, 2026
Last Action: February 6, 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 appoints April Sims to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board for a short-term position ending in June 2026. The appointment begins in January 2026 and is intended to fill a vacancy on the board.

  • Appoints April Sims as a member of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
  • Sets the appointment term to begin on January 20, 2026, and end on June 30, 2026
  • Fills a vacancy on the board for a partial term

Who is affected

  • Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board membersThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board will gain one additional member during this period to help guide state workforce training and education policy.
Effective: 2026-01-20Sunset: 2026-06-30
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026 at 10:07 PM

Who Is Most Affected

April Sims (appointee)Mixed Impact

As a newly appointed board member, April Sims will participate in shaping state-level workforce training and education policy during her 5.5-month term. Given the short duration and limited authority of an individual appointee, her personal impact is limited to influence over deliberations, not direct policy outcomes.

Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (collective)Mixed Impact

The board gains one additional voice during a short-term period, but with only 5.5 months remaining in the term and no indication of a leadership role, the incremental impact on board decision-making is minimal. No structural change to governance or operations occurs.

Job seekers and workers in training programsMixed Impact

The bill does not alter funding, eligibility, or program design for any workforce or education initiatives. Without policy or budget changes, there is no measurable effect on program access or outcomes for job seekers, students, or employers.

Businesses and employersMixed Impact

No changes to business regulation, tax policy, or labor standards are included. Employers who interact with the board (e.g., through advisory committees or grant programs) experience no operational or financial impact.

State and local governmentsMixed Impact

The bill does not affect state or local budgets, revenue, or spending priorities. No fiscal implications are noted, and the appointment does not require new appropriations or affect existing funding formulas.