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AM 1030482

APPOINT-ANITA BANERJI

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Senate confirms Anita Banerji to a state executive board; no new laws, just certify appointment via Do Consent in a consolidated slate (56-0-0).

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Bill Summary · AM 1030482

Summary of AM 1030482 – APPOINT-ANITA BANERJI

What the bill is

  • A Senate confirmation for the Governor’s executive appointment of Anita Banerji. The status notes: Appointment Confirmed. The bill itself functions as the formal confirmation of an appointive position rather than creating or amending statutory law.

Purpose and intent

  • To affirm and finalize the Governor’s appointment of Anita Banerji to a state executive board/commission. The exact board or commission is not specified in the provided material, but the item is categorized under Executive Appointments, consistent with gubernatorial appointments to state bodies.
  • The process reflects standard Senate confirmation procedures for executive appointments, ensuring the nominee is vetted and approved before serving.

Key provisions and changes

  • There are no new statutory provisions, fiscal provisions, or policy changes introduced by this AM. Its effect is purely to certify the appointment to the appropriate authority and authorize the nominee to assume duties.
  • The action is part of a broader consent process for multiple executive appointments, often bundled into a single “consent” or “do consent” package for efficiency.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary: Anita Banerji, the appointed individual.
  • Secondary: The relevant state board/commission to which she is appointed (not specified in the summary). The action also affects the Governor’s appointment process and Senate Executive Appointments workflows.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Origin and carrier:
    • January 23, 2025: Appointment message carried over from the previous General Assembly.
    • Received by the Senate on October 11, 2024; assigned to Executive Appointments (with sine die implications carried into 2025).
    • January 23, 2025: Reintroduced/continued in the new session.
    • April 4, 2025: Recommends Do Consent; placed on the Calendar for Executive Appointments (April 8, 2025).
  • Senate actions (May 2025):
    • May 30, 2025: Under Senate Rule 10-1(c), the Senate moved to compile AMs for action together.
    • May 30, 2025: A large motion to act on multiple appointment messages was filed and then prevailed.
    • May 30, 2025: Do Consent passed with a 56-0-0 vote.
    • May 30, 2025: Appointment of Anita Banerji (along with other appointments) confirmed.

Additional context

  • The actions reflect a consolidated consent process typical for executive appointments, where the Senate approves a slate of appointments in a single vote.
  • For specifics on the exact board/commission and Banerji’s background or qualifications, consult the Senate Executive Appointments docket or the Governor’s official appointment notice.

If you’d like, I can pull the exact board name and Banerji’s bio from the official docket or press release to add precise details.

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

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