APPOINT-MANISH K. MEHTA

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Authorizes the appointment of Manish K. Mehta to a state executive position; exact office, term, and duties to be defined, with vetting and possible Senate confirmation.

Placed on Calendar Order of Executive Appointments May 12, 2026

Quick overview

Bill number: AM 1040240

Title: APPOINT-MANISH K. MEHTA

Classification: Appointment

Status: Assigned to Executive Appointments

Introduced: October 14, 2025

Sponsors: Laura M. Murphy (primary)

Legislative actions to date:

2025-10-14: Received by the Senate (Sen. Laura M. Murphy)
2025-10-14: Assigned to Executive Appointments

Purpose and intent

This bill appears to authorize the appointment of Manish K. Mehta to a specific state government position. The available information does not specify the exact office, board, or commission to which Mr. Mehta would be appointed, nor the term length, duties, or qualifications applicable to the appointment. The primary purpose inferred from the title is to formalize and facilitate the appointment of an individual to a public role within the executive branch.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s classification)

The bill designates the appointment of Manish K. Mehta to a specified position within the executive branch.

It is being considered under the Executive Appointments process, which typically involves vetting and potential confirmation by the Senate or a related body.

The text provided does not include:

The exact office or agency
Term length or expiration
Required qualifications or scope of duties
Compensation or benefits
Conditions, limitations, or sunset provisions
Any accompanying reports, oversight, or renewal requirements

Who/what is affected

Appointee: Manish K. Mehta, whose official role and duties would be defined by the appointing authority and the statute governing the position.

Executive branch agency or body: The office to which Mehta would be appointed (not specified in the information provided).

Legislative processes: The appointment will proceed through the Executive Appointments channel, potentially involving confirmation steps.

Procedural and timeline considerations

The bill was introduced on October 14, 2025, and was received by the Senate the same day, then assigned to the Executive Appointments committee.

Typical next steps (not specified in the bill text provided) may include:

Committee review and potential confirmation hearings
Senate floor consideration and vote
Possible gubernatorial/exec branch signature or action
Assumption of duties upon confirmation and specified effective date

Absent additional text, exact timeline and milestones depend on the committee’s schedule and the broader legislative calendar.

Notes and considerations for readers

The essential details (office name, term, qualifications, and compensation) are not included in the information available. For a complete understanding of the bill’s impact, the full legislative text or committee analyses should be consulted once released.

This summary reflects the information currently public about AM 1040240 and the executive-appointment pathway.

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