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AM 1040184

APPOINT-BENNETT E. KAPLAN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Proposes appointing Bennett E. Kaplan to a state executive-branch board/commission; term and duties unspecified; awaiting Senate Executive Appointments review.

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Bill Summary · AM 1040184

AM 1040184 — APPOINT-BENNETT E. KAPLAN

Overview

AM 1040184 is a bill introduced on April 23, 2025, titled “APPOINT-BENNETT E. KAPLAN.” The measure is classified as an appointment and is currently assigned to the Senate committee on Executive Appointments. The primary sponsor listed is Sen. Laura M. Murphy.

What the bill would do

  • The bill appears to authorize or confirm the appointment of Bennett E. Kaplan to a position within the executive branch, a state board, or a commission, consistent with the chamber’s practice of "Executive Appointments" bills.
  • The specific office or position, term length, and qualifications are not provided in the information available here.

Sponsor and status

  • Sponsor (primary): Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  • Status: Assigned to Executive Appointments (as of introduction)
  • Legislative actions: On 2025-04-23, the bill was received by the Senate and immediately assigned to Executive Appointments.

Key provisions (as available)

  • The provided materials do not include the bill’s text, so exact provisions (e.g., title of the position, term, required qualifications, appointment authority, removal provisions, and any interim duties) are not specified.
  • In typical Executive Appointments bills, provisions would specify:
    • The office or board to which Bennett E. Kaplan is appointed
    • The term of appointment and any renewal provisions
    • Qualifications or disqualifications
    • Position duties and compensation (if applicable)
    • Conditions under which the appointment could be terminated

Parties affected

  • Bennett E. Kaplan (appointee)
  • The relevant executive branch office, board, or commission to which Kaplan would be appointed
  • Potentially the broader public, depending on the body and its functions

Procedural timeline and next steps

  • Introduced and assigned to Executive Appointments on April 23, 2025
  • Likely next steps include committee review, potential public or formal hearings, and a Senate vote to confirm (standard for appointment measures). If confirmed, Kaplan would assume the designated role for the term specified in the bill (if applicable).

Potential impact and considerations

  • The appointment could influence the oversight, policy direction, or administration of the specific body Kaplan would join.
  • The impact depends on the position’s responsibilities, term, and the body’s function (e.g., regulatory board, advisory commission, or other governance role).

Notes for readers

  • The bill’s exact position title, duties, term, and eligibility criteria are not included in the information provided. For a complete understanding, the full bill text and any fiscal or administrative notes would be needed.

If you have access to the bill’s text or can provide the position name and term details, I can deliver a more precise, detailed summary.

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

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