Commission meeting notes: quorum, approvals, new member and NASS updates

Vice Chair Ty Menser called the Sept. 11 meeting to order at 9:02 a.m., staff confirmed a quorum and listed proxies (Tricia Newport for Secretary Lang; Chief Smith for John Tunheim, Lisa Mannion, and Nori Gregoire). The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting by voice vote.

Miss Weaver (a new commission participant) introduced herself, noting she is formerly incarcerated, recently completed graduate legal studies at Seattle University School of Law, and has begun a Rule 6 apprenticeship as a pathway to the bar (SEG 034–047). Later in the meeting Dr. KP reported on the National Association of Sentencing Commissions (NASS) conference and circulated links to other states' guideline reviews and data dashboards; staff will distribute materials. There was no public comment. Chair Menser adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m. and announced the next meeting on Oct. 9, 2026 at 9 a.m.