APPOINT-STEPHEN MATHIS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Senate confirms Stephen Mathis to an executive role; unanimous consent, no policy changes, enabling him to begin duties and lead the agency.

Appointment Confirmed

AM 1040034 – APPOINT-STEPHEN MATHIS (Summary)

Overview

AM 1040034 is an appointment bill whose primary function is to confirm the executive appointment of Stephen Mathis. The bill's status indicates the appointment has been confirmed, with no accompanying substantive policy changes or new authorities beyond approving the nomination.

Purpose and Intent

To formalize and authorize the appointment of Stephen Mathis to an executive position designated by the appointing authority.

To complete the constitutional/legislative confirmation process required for executive appointments, ensuring the appointee can assume duties.

Key Provisions

The bill serves as the formal vehicle for Senate confirmation of Stephen Mathis to the specified executive role.

No additional mandates, appropriations, or policy changes are stated in the available actions; the bill appears to function as an approval/consent instrument.

The confirmation is reported as unanimous via the consent process.

Process and Timeline

Introduced: January 28, 2025.

Received by the Senate and assigned to the Executive Appointments committee/office on January 28, 2025 (Senate received by Sen. Laura M. Murphy).

The bill was placed on the Calendar for Executive Appointments (May 6, 2025).

Recommends Do Consent: May 1, 2025 (with a 6-0-0 committee vote noted).

Do Consent Passed: May 30, 2025 (56-0-0).

Appointment Confirmed: May 30, 2025.

Overall, the nomination moved through the standard executive-appointments process and received unanimous approval on the consent calendar.

Affected Parties and Impact

Stephen Mathis: Receives formal confirmation to serve in the appointed executive position.

The appointing authority (e.g., the Governor or equivalent) and the agency/office involved: Gains a confirmed appointee who can commence duties.

Public/constituents served by the relevant agency: Potential continuation or initiation of leadership and policy direction under the confirmed appointee.

Senate and executive branch offices involved in the confirmations process: Completed the required legislative step for this appointment.

Additional Context

No fiscal notes or statutory changes are indicated in the bill actions provided.

The confirmation appears to be unanimous, signaling broad legislative support for the appointment.

Next Steps

With confirmation completed, Stephen Mathis would typically proceed to commence duties as designated by the appointment and the appointing authority, subject to any interim or transitional requirements set by the agency or governing rules.