APPOINT-THEODOR J. HENGESBACH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Authorizes Theodor J. Hengesbach's appointment to a government position, subject to Senate Executive Appointments review and confirmation.

Placed on Calendar Order of Executive Appointments May 12, 2026

Overview

AM 1040253 is a legislative measure titled “APPOINT-THEODOR J. HENGESBACH.” The bill is classified as an appointment and is currently assigned to the Senate Committee on Executive Appointments. It was introduced and received by the Senate on October 14, 2025. The primary sponsor listed is Sen. Laura M. Murphy.

What the bill does

The bill appears to authorize the appointment of Theodor J. Hengesbach to a specified government position.

The precise office, board, commission, or role to which Hengesbach would be appointed is not identified in the summary information provided.

As an appointment bill, its core function is to designate an individual to fill a vacancy or to create/authorize an appointment to a specific public office or body.

Note: The available information does not include the instrument’s textual provisions (title, term length, qualifications, duties, compensation, or removability). Those details would be contained in the full bill text.

Position and authority

Office: The intended appointment is to a government position, subject to the normal appointment/confirmation process used for Executive Appointments.

Process: Given its assignment to the Executive Appointments committee, the bill will be subject to committee review, potential hearings, and a confirmation vote by the Senate as part of the standard confirmation process.

Procedural status and timeline

Introduced: October 14, 2025

Actions to date:

Received by the Senate (Sen. Laura M. Murphy as sponsor)
Assigned to Executive Appointments

Next steps: The bill will proceed through the Executive Appointments committee, where it may be amended, heard, and then reported to the full Senate for consideration and potential confirmation. The timeline depends on committee scheduling and full Senate action.

Potential impact and who is affected

Affects: Theodor J. Hengesbach (the appointee) and the government body to which he would be appointed.

Broader implications depend on the role’s scope and importance: if the appointment is to a major board or commission, it could influence policy or governance in that area; if it is a more specialized position, impact may be narrower.

Other stakeholders could include the relevant agency/department, affected staff, and the public served by the appointee’s office.

Questions to watch for in the bill text

What specific position is being filled (title, agency/board/commission)?

What are the term length and renewal provisions?

What are theQualifications, duties, and compensation?

Are there any appointment limitations or removal conditions?

When does the appointment take effect (enactment or a specified date)?

Note: This summary reflects only the details provided. The full bill text will clarify the exact office, terms, and statutory provisions.

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