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Panel advances bill to make bureau chiefs appointed positions under Health and Welfare director with board concurrence

2436154 · February 18, 2025
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Senate Bill 52, which would change appointment rules so bureau chiefs in the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare serve at the pleasure of the director with board concurrence, was recommended to the Senate floor by the Health and Welfare Committee.

Senate Bill 52, which would change appointment rules so bureau chiefs in the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare serve at the pleasure of the director with board concurrence, was recommended to the Senate floor by the Health and Welfare Committee.

Senator Lenny, who identified himself as the senator for Nampa (District 13), said the bill “does two simple things” and explained it aligns bureau staffing with existing division standards. He said many bureaus oversee large staffs and millions in expenditures…

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