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Committee clears bill to make corrections secretary answer to governor

Senate State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee · February 9, 2023
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Summary

Senate Bill 194, presented by Senator Hester, would align the Department of Correction secretary with other agency secretaries so the position answers to the governor; the committee passed the bill after clarifying discussion about appointment and confirmation procedures.

Senate Bill 194 was presented by Senator Hester to make the Department of Correction secretary consistent with other agency secretaries by having the secretary answer to the governor.

Senator Hester said the bill "makes it a the secretary of department of correction, uniform…

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