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AM 1030515

APPOINT-WALTER P. TURNER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Senate confirms Walter P. Turner to a state executive post by 3/5 vote; Turner assumes the office, ensuring leadership and continuity for the targeted agency.

Appointment Confirmed
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Bill Summary · AM 1030515

Summary: AM 1030515 — APPOINT-WALTER P. TURNER

This bill is an executive appointment confirmation in which the Senate approves the appointment of Walter P. Turner to a state-level executive position. The bill’s status shows that the appointment has been formally confirmed.

Purpose and Intent

  • Objective: Provide formal Senate consent for the appointment of Walter P. Turner to a specified state executive office or board (the exact position is not specified in the information provided).
  • Authorization: Establishes that Turner’s appointment is subject to Senate consent and, once confirmed, becomes effective per applicable law and the appointing authority’s terms.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Confirmation Vehicle: The bill serves as the legislative instrument to approve and record the appointment.
  • Required Vote: A 3/5 majority vote is required for confirmation (as indicated in the 2025-05-30 actions).
  • Senate Action: The Do Consent process forwarded the appointment with a favorable recommendation (006-000-000) and the full Senate subsequently voted to approve (Do Consent Passed 057-000-000; Appointment Confirmed).
  • Status: The appointment is listed as “Appointment Confirmed,” finalizing the process.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Walter P. Turner: The individual appointed to the executive position; upon confirmation, assumes the responsibilities of the designated office.
  • State/Agency: The relevant executive office or board to which Turner is appointed; the exact office is not specified in the provided summary.
  • Public: Consequences include the continued functioning and leadership of the pertinent state agency or board, as influenced by Turner’s tenure.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduction and Carried Over: AM 1030515 was introduced January 23, 2025; the appointment message was carried over from the previous General Assembly.
  • Initial Processing: Received by the Senate on 10/11/2024; assigned to Executive Appointments (also noted as 10/11/2024) and again on 01/07/2025 due to sine die.
  • Early 2025 Scheduling: Placed on the Calendar Order of Executive Appointments for April 8, 2025.
  • Committee Action: Executive Appointments recommended Do Consent (6-0-0).
  • Senate Action: Do Consent passed 57-0-0; 3/5 vote required.
  • Final Action: Appointment Confirmed on May 30, 2025.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Sen. Laura M. Murphy

Notes

  • The exact office or board for Walter P. Turner is not specified in the provided information; the summary reflects proceedings and confirmation status rather than position-specific duties.

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

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