S.0922

Appointments

Chamber Passed·3/24/26

Removes the advice and consent of the Senate for certain appointments.

This bill removes the advice and consent of the Senate for appointments to various boards and commissions. It affects appointments to the State Election Commission, Commission on Human Affairs, Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement, Commission on Women, and others. The Governor can now make these appointments directly, without Senate approval. This change applies to both new appointments and filling vacancies.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 106–0 · Mar 24
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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90 Nay

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9 Not Voting

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16 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee on 114, 235, 399, 428, 751, 823, 829, 845, 922, 996

Apr 30

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Constitutional Laws Subcommittee on 829, 922

History

Jun 25

House

Non-concurrence in Senate amendment

Jun 25

House

Roll call Yeas-9 Nays-90

May 18

House

Debate adjourned