APPOINT-JAMES M. BYRNES
This bill appoints James M. Byrnes as an arbitrator for the Workers' Compensation Commission, a role that directly affects workers seeking compensation for work-related injuries. The appointment is valid from August 29, 2023, to July 1, 2026, and includes an annual salary of $155,863. The Senate confirmed the nomination through a consent vote, finalizing Byrnes' position on the commission.
Bill status
passed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2023
Committee Review
Aug 2023
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
Governor
Introduced Aug 16, 2023
Last action Jan 6, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Jan 6, 2025
How they voted
56–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 59
Jan 6, 2025
D
Democratic40
100% Yea
R
Republican19
84% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jan 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Do Consent Passed 056-000-000
lower
Jan 6, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (56-0-3)
senate
Aug 16, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Executive Appointments
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laura Murphy
DDemocratic
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