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AM 1030400

APPOINT-LIONEL R. CRAFT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Confirms Lionel R. Craft to a state executive position; Senate grants consent (54-0) after Executive Appointments review, with no policy changes.

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Bill Summary · AM 1030400

Summary: AM 1030400 — APPOINT-LIONEL R. CRAFT

This document summarizes the appointment bill AM 1030400, which concerns the confirmation of Lionel R. Craft to a state executive position. The bill is an appointment measure rather than a substantive statute.

Purpose and Intent

  • To advance and secure Senate confirmation of Lionel R. Craft for a specified executive appointment. The bill functions as the formal mechanism for approving an executive branch appointment, rather than creating or altering policy in statute.
  • The sponsor listed is Laura M. Murphy (primary).

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Authorization of Appointment: The bill designates Lionel R. Craft for a named executive office or role (title not specified in the available information) and seeks Senate consent for the appointment.
  • Consent Process: The bill follows the standard executive appointment process, with the Executive Appointments committee responsible for reviewing and recommending consent.
  • Confirmation Outcome: Upon passage of the consent, the appointment is confirmed by the Senate, formalizing the appointment.

Who/What is Affected

  • Appointee: Lionel R. Craft will assume the stated executive position subject to Senate confirmation.
  • Executive Branch: The relevant executive office or agency associated with the appointment will be staffed by Lionel R. Craft upon confirmation.
  • Legislative Process: The bill engages the Senate’s Executive Appointments committee and the full Senate in the confirmation process.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025.
  • Early Messaging: Appointment message carried over from the previous General Assembly (dated January 23, 2025); received by the Senate (Sen. Laura M. Murphy) with prior handling dating back to 2024, including assignment to the Executive Appointments committee and sine die considerations.
  • 2025-02-20: The Executive Appointments committee recommended “Do Consent” (005-000-000). The bill was placed on the calendar for February 25, 2025.
  • 2025-02-26: Senate action completed with Do Consent passing 54-0-0, and the appointment subsequently confirmed.

Additional Context

  • The process and voting records indicate a smooth, party-unbiased confirmation with unanimous or near-unanimous support in the Senate.
  • No substantive policy changes are embedded in the bill beyond the approval of the executive appointment.

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

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