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WA HB1036

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lillian Ortiz-Self

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All community and technical college district boards must include at least one member from labor (expanding an existing requirement that previously applied only to districts containing technical colleges)
  • Regional university boards of trustees (8 members) must now include one member from labor, in addition to the existing student member requirement
  • The Evergreen State College board of trustees (8 members) must now include one member from labor, in addition to the existing student member requirement
  • Governor must consider labor representation when making appointments to college district boards, alongside existing considerations for geographical diversity, business, women, and racial/ethnic minorities
  • Effective date: October 1, 2030

Legislative Description

Adding labor trustees to college boards.

Last Action

Referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Postsecondary Education & Workforce1/12/2026
Rules1/31/2025
Postsecondary Education & Workforce1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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