Senate adopts a slate of ceremonial resolutions, confirms three governor appointments and honors fellows and science fellows

The California State Senate on the floor adopted a wide slate of ceremonial and commemorative measures, confirmed several governor appointments and recognized this year’s senate and science fellows. Many of the resolutions were presented under unanimous roll call or eligible for unanimous roll call and were adopted without extended debate.

Highlights and confirmed appointments: The Senate confirmed three governor appointments (file items 8–10) by recorded roll calls. The confirmed appointments included Brett Ladin as Director of Financial Information Systems (Fiscal), reappointments to the Building Standards Commission and Housing Partnership Corporation Board, and Karen Morrison as Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation. Each appointment was reported as approved by the Rules Committee and confirmed by the full Senate.

Ceremonial resolutions and observances: The chamber adopted multiple commemorative resolutions recognizing specific days and months, including SCR 93…