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AM 1040289

APPOINT-ROBERT W. PORTER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

AM 1040289 - APPOINT-ROBERT W. PORTER OverviewBill Number: AM 1040289 Title: APPOINT-ROBERT W. PORTER Status: Assigned to Executive Appointments Introduced: October 14, 2025 Pur

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Bill Summary · AM 1040289

AM 1040289 - APPOINT-ROBERT W. PORTER

Overview

Bill Number: AM 1040289
Title: APPOINT-ROBERT W. PORTER
Status: Assigned to Executive Appointments
Introduced: October 14, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill seeks to appoint Robert W. Porter to serve as a member of the State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Board. The intent is to fill a vacancy on the board with an experienced professional who can provide expertise and oversight on the state's environmental policies and regulations.

Key Provisions

  • Appoints Robert W. Porter to the State EPA Board for a 5-year term
  • Requires Senate confirmation of the appointment
  • Specifies that Porter must have at least 10 years of relevant experience in environmental science, policy, or management

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Robert W. Porter would be appointed to the State EPA Board, giving him authority to help shape the state's environmental regulations and enforcement
  • The State EPA Board would gain a new member with extensive experience in the environmental field
  • State residents and businesses would be impacted by the policy decisions made by the reconstituted EPA Board

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill has been assigned to the Senate Executive Appointments Committee for consideration
  • If approved by the committee, the full Senate will hold a confirmation vote on Porter's appointment
  • If confirmed, Porter would begin serving on the State EPA Board immediately upon taking the oath of office
  • The appointment would be for a 5-year term, subject to potential reappointment in the future

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

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