Committee confirms Secretary Moore by roll call, advances dozens of advisory appointments

When the Natural Resources & Energy Committee resumed after a break on March 21, members moved to the confirmation of "Secretary Moore." The motion to confirm carried on a roll-call vote recorded in committee: Senator Beck — yes; Senator Balmert — yes; Senator Hardy — yes; Senator Williams — yes; Senator Watson — yes. The committee reported the confirmation as approved.

The committee then considered multiple advisory-board appointments and reappointments. Committee members reported outreach to candidates and, after a motion to confirm the slate, the committee approved the group by voice vote. A committee member read a list of names they had contacted; the transcript records a number of appointments discussed or announced, including Tara Hale, Brett Bowden, Richard Craig, Kirsten Sultan, Sarah Hadd, Dolores Sullivan, Bob Fisher, Alex Weinhagen and others. Committee practice noted during the meeting: routine advisory appointments are often advanced together by voice vote unless a senator requests separate consideration.

What the committee recorded in meeting

- Secretary confirmation: Roll-call vote recorded with five recorded yes votes (Beck, Balmert, Hardy, Williams, Watson); motion carried.

- Advisory appointments: Committee advanced a slate of advisory and board appointments by voice vote; members were able to report contacts with nominees and recommended confirmation. The committee did not record individual roll-call tallies for the slate; the transcript captures the voice vote outcome and the sponsoring senators’ reports that nominees had been contacted and were prepared to serve.

Ending

Committee members discussed next steps for higher-profile confirmations to be reported separately on the floor. The committee did not debate specific appointees individually during the March 21 session and advanced the routine slate by the committee’s customary process.