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Senate Rules Committee advances Karen Morrison nomination to lead Department of Pesticide Regulation
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The Senate Rules Committee voted unanimously to advance Dr. Karen Morrison's nomination as director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation to the full Senate after her testimony and a brief question-and-answer period.
The Senate Rules Committee voted to advance the nomination of Dr. Karen Morrison to serve as director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, moving her appointment to the full Senate by a recorded 5-0 vote.
Morrison told the committee she is focused on improving pesticide registration timelines, strengthening worker safety and enforcement, and establishing a science-based reevaluation process for higher-risk pesticides. "As director, I am committed to continuing to advance our mission and vision," she said, adding she will work "with transparency and integrity" as the department implements new priorities.
The nomination drew brief questioning from committee members about public engagement and potential…
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