APPOINT-RICHARD COSTES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Appoints Richard Costes to an executive position; Senate consent granted May 30, confirming the appointment and enabling him to assume duties.

Appointment Confirmed

Summary: AM 1040047 — APPOINT-RICHARD COSTES

Overview

AM 1040047 is an appointment-related measure titled “APPOINT-RICHARD COSTES.” The bill pertains to the executive appointment of an individual named Richard Costes. The available information confirms that the appointment has been confirmed by the Senate.

Purpose and Provisions

Purpose: To appoint Richard Costes to a specified executive position (the exact position is not provided in the available data). The bill functions to formalize the appointment and secure Senate consent as part of the executive appointments process.

Key Provision: Authorization of the appointment and completion of the Senate consent/approval process for an executive appointment.

Appointee and Position

Appointee: Richard Costes (as named in the bill title).

Position: Not specified in the provided data. The text would identify the exact board/agency/role to which Costes is being appointed.

Procedural History and Timeline

February 18, 2025: Bill introduced and received by the Senate; appointee communications indicate the assignment to Executive Appointments (Sen. Laura M. Murphy listed in the action).

May 1, 2025: Committee action—Executive Appointments recommends Do Consent (05/01/2025; 006-000-000).

May 1, 2025: Placed on Calendar—Executive Appointments; set for May 6, 2025.

May 30, 2025: Do Consent Passed — 048-006-000 (Senate consent approval).

May 30, 2025: Appointment Confirmed (final confirmation of the appointment).

Effects and Impact

Official Effect: The appointment to the specified executive role is confirmed, allowing the appointee to assume duties associated with the position.

Governance Impact: Depending on the position, Costes’ appointment could influence the relevant agency’s decisions, leadership direction, or program implementation. The exact policy or programmatic impact would depend on the responsibilities of the confirmed role.

Fiscal Impact: No explicit fiscal provisions are stated in the provided information. Any salary, budgetary, or funding implications would follow the normal appropriation and personnel processes of the appointing agency.

Who Is Affected

The primary beneficiary is the executive body or agency associated with the appointed position.

The public may be affected through changes in leadership and potential policy or program execution tied to the appointee’s role.

The legislative and executive branches, which must finalize consent for executive appointments.

Next Steps

With the appointment confirmed, Richard Costes would assume the duties of the specified executive position. Any further procedural steps would depend on the governing rules for the particular position and agency.