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AM 1030514

APPOINT-PAULA A. BASTA

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Confirms Paula A. Basta's appointment to a state board/commission by Senate consent, as part of a broad consent agenda; a routine, non-policy action enabling her to serve.

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Bill Summary · AM 1030514

Summary of AM 1030514 – APPOINT-PAULA A. BASTA

Overview

AM 1030514 is an executive appointment message confirming the appointment of Paula A. Basta. It is classified as an appointment and does not establish new policy; rather, it seeks Senate consent for an executive appointment. The primary sponsor is Sen. Laura M. Murphy. The bill was introduced on January 23, 2025 and subsequently acted upon as part of a broader consent agenda of executive appointments.

What the bill does

  • Confirms the appointment of Paula A. Basta to a state board or commission (the specific board/position is not identified in the provided materials).
  • Joins Paula Basta’s appointment with a large slate of other appointment messages to be acted on together, as indicated by the motion to compile AMs for concurrent consideration.
  • The action is procedural, enabling the Senate to give or withhold consent for the executive appointment.

Key provisions and changes

  • Purpose: Formal Senate consent for Paula A. Basta’s appointment to a specified state board/commission.
  • Consolidated consideration: The bill is part of a larger “consent agenda” process that would handle multiple executive appointments in one session.
  • No substantive policy changes: The measure does not create or modify programs or funding; it authorizes the appointment process for an individual (Paula A. Basta).

Affected parties

  • Paula A. Basta (appointee).
  • The governing body or agency to which Basta is appointed (not specified in the summary provided).
  • Other individuals and boards listed in the omnibus consent items, since the action was taken in conjunction with a broad slate of appointments.

Procedural timeline and status

  • 2025-01-23: Appointment message carried over from the previous General Assembly; assigned to Executive Appointments.
  • 2025-04-04: Recommended “Do Consent” for executive appointments.
  • 2025-04-04: Placed on Calendar Order of Executive Appointments (April 8, 2025).
  • 2025-05-30: Motion prevailed to compile the related AMs and to act on appointments together.
  • 2025-05-30: Do Consent Passed, 056-000-000 (unanimous).
  • 2025-05-30: Appointment Confirmed.

Sponsor

  • Primary: Sen. Laura M. Murphy.

Impact and significance

  • The confirmation process is a routine, non-policy action that ensures Paula A. Basta can assume the appointed role upon confirmation.
  • The unanimous approval indicates broad legislative support for the appointment within the Senate.
  • As part of a broad consent agenda, the action reflects efficiency in approving multiple executive appointments in a single vote.

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

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