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AM 1030397

APPOINT-ANDREW R. WEATHERFORD

103rd Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Authorizes Senate confirmation of Andrew R. Weatherford to a state board/commission; his appointment is confirmed, adding him to the board and guiding related public duties.

Appointment Confirmed
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Bill Summary · AM 1030397

Summary: AM 1030397 – APPOINT-ANDREW R. WEATHERFORD

Overview

AM 1030397 is an appointment bill authorizing the Senate to confirm the appointment of Andrew R. Weatherford to a state board or commission. The bill is categorized as an “appointment” measure. The final status shown is “Appointment Confirmed,” indicating successful Senate confirmation.

Purpose and Intent

  • The core purpose of the measure is to formalize and authorize the appointment of Andrew R. Weatherford to a specified state board/commission (the exact board is not named in the provided record).
  • The appointment is part of the Executive Appointments process, subject to Senate consent and confirmation.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The bill provides for the appointment of a named individual (Andrew R. Weatherford) to a public or quasi-public board/commission, consistent with standard executive-branch appointment practices.
  • The record does not specify term length, salary, duties, or the exact board/commission to which Weatherford is appointed. Those details would typically be defined in the accompanying appointment order or the official text naming the specific board.
  • Confirmation follows the usual legislative process: nomination by the executive, Senate assignment to Executive Appointments, and the consent/confirmation vote.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Andrew R. Weatherford: his eligibility and appointment to a state board/commission.
  • The named board/commission (or agency) that Weatherford would join, and by extension the governance and oversight of that entity.
  • Stakeholders and the public served by the board/commission, since appointments can influence policy areas under the board’s jurisdiction.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: January 10, 2024
  • Received by the Senate and Assigned: January 10, 2024 (Executive Appointments)
  • November 20, 2024: Recommendation for Do Consent in Executive Appointments; placed on the calendar for November 21, 2024
  • January 6, 2025:
    • Motion filed to act on appointment messages collectively (Sen. Laura M. Murphy)
    • Motion prevailed; Do Consent passed 55-0-0
    • Appointment Confirmed
  • The record shows a broader context in which multiple appointment messages were grouped for concurrent action, reflecting standard Senate practice to streamline executive appointments.

Additional Notes

  • The provided record does not specify the exact board/commission name or the term duration for Weatherford’s appointment. If you need the precise board designation, term length, or related duties, I can retrieve the official appointment order or the bill text containing those details.

If you’d like, I can pull the specific board name and term details from the official docket or bill text to add precise information to this summary.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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