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AM 1030591

APPOINT-LINDA J. FLOWERS

103rd Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Authorizes and confirms Linda J. Flowers for a designated executive position via Senate advice-and-consent, delivering a fully approved appointment and governance continuity.

Assigned to Executive Appointments
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Bill Summary · AM 1030591

Summary of AM 1030591 — APPOINT-LINDA J. FLOWERS

Overview

  • Bill Number: AM 1030591
  • Title: APPOINT-LINDA J. FLOWERS
  • Status: Assigned to Executive Appointments; the bill functions as the formal appointment/confirmation vehicle for Linda J. Flowers.
  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Classification: Appointment
  • Primary Sponsor: Sen. Laura M. Murphy

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill serves as the formal mechanism to appoint and obtain Senate consent for Linda J. Flowers to a specified executive branch position.
  • It operates within the Senate’s advice-and-consent process for executive appointments, resulting in formal confirmation if approved.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The bill would authorize and confirm Linda J. Flowers’ appointment to the designated executive position (the exact position is not specified in the provided materials).
  • Action outcomes reflected in the legislative actions:
    • Senate “Do Consent” and “Appointment Confirmed” indicate full Senate approval and final confirmation of the appointment.
    • The process includes recommending Do Consent in committee and placing the measure on the Senate’s calendar for Executive Appointments consideration.
  • The bill is part of a standard appointment process, not a substantive policy change affecting agency powers or structure beyond the appointment itself.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary appointee: Linda J. Flowers, whose role would be officially formalized upon confirmation.
  • Executive branch/agency: The position to which Flowers is appointed (not specified here) would gain an appointed official with confirmed tenure.
  • Public/constituents: Administrative continuity and governance in the relevant agency or body once the appointment is confirmed.

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • Jan 23, 2025: Introduced; assigned to Executive Appointments; carried over from the previous General Assembly (appointment message carried over).
  • Jan 3–7, 2025: Received by the Senate (Sen. Laura M. Murphy); assigned to Executive Appointments; Sine Die of the 103rd General Assembly affected timing.
  • May 1, 2025: Committee action—“Recommends Do Consent Executive Appointments” (vote noted as 006-000-000).
  • May 6, 2025: Placed on the Calendar Order of Executive Appointments for May 6, 2025.
  • May 30, 2025: Do Consent Passed (57-0-0); Appointment Confirmed.

Status and Next Steps

  • With the “Do Consent Passed” and “Appointment Confirmed” actions completed on May 30, 2025, the appointment to Linda J. Flowers is officially approved, subject to any publication or final administrative steps required to install the appointee in the designated position.
  • No further legislative actions appear required unless contested or subject to additional procedural steps in a future session.

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