Washington HB1929 mandates Senate confirmation for gubernatorial appointments to vacancies on the Court of Appeals.

HB1929 requires the governor to appoint individuals to fill vacancies on the Court of Appeals, subject to confirmation by the Senate. If the appointment is made during a regular legislative session, the Senate must vote on the appointment before the session's adjournment. If made during a special session or when the legislature is not in session, the Senate must vote at the next special session or the following regular session. An appointee rejected by the Senate cannot be reappointed to the same position for at least two years.

Washington HB1929 mandates Senate confirmation for gubernatorial appointments to vacancies on the Court of Appeals.

HB1929 requires the governor to appoint individuals to fill vacancies on the Court of Appeals, subject to confirmation by the Senate. If the appointment is made during a regular legislative session, the Senate must vote on the appointment before the session's adjournment. If made during a special session or when the legislature is not in session, the Senate must vote at the next special session or the following regular session. An appointee rejected by the Senate cannot be reappointed to the same position for at least two years.