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Senate committee advances most gubernatorial nominees, holds several for follow-up
Summary
The Senate Executive Nominations Committee on Feb. 16 approved the majority of 26 nominees by voice vote while holding several items for further review; senators specifically asked that nominees numbered in a set be held and sought additional information on select statewide appointments.
The Maryland Senate Executive Nominations Committee met Feb. 16 and moved to approve most of the governor's 26 nominees, with several items held for further consideration.
Senator Antonio Hayes moved that the committee accept nominees numbered 1 through 26 with exceptions, and the committee proceeded by voice vote. Chair Brooks called for the ayes and the motion was approved by voice; the transcript records no roll-call tally. Earlier in the meeting Senator McCray asked the committee to hold nominees numbered 16 through 22 for additional review.
The approvals covered a range of statewide positions, including judicial, cabinet and advisory-board appointments. The committee’s acceptance was by voice vote rather than a recorded roll call; senators who requested holds or further review were recorded on the hearing record.
What happens next: held nominees will remain pending while the committee requests follow-up information or schedules further consideration. The committee adjourned after the motion to approve was carried.
