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SB998 • 2025

Removes authority to appoint the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality from the Environmental Quality Commission and provides appointment authority to the Governor.

Removes authority to appoint the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality from the Environmental Quality Commission and provides appointment authority to the Governor.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Bonham
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-10 Senate

    Referred to Rules.

  3. 2025-02-06 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act makes the Governor choose the head of DEQ and makes the Senate approve the choice. (Flesch Readability Score: 85.0).
Removes authority to appoint the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality from the Environmental Quality Commission and provides appointment authority to the Governor. Makes appointment subject to Senate confirmation.
Relating to: Relating to the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality.
Current location: In Senate Committee