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Senate confirms multiple gubernatorial appointments, including Fish and Wildlife director
Summary
The Senate confirmed a slate of governor's appointees Aug. 17, approving Meghan Hertel as director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife and voting on several boards including the Air Resources Board and California ISO reappointments.
The California State Senate confirmed a series of gubernatorial appointments during its Aug. 17 floor session, starting with Meghan Hertel as director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Senator Grove presented Hertel as a thoughtful nominee with experience in biodiversity and habitat programs; the Senate approved the appointment by unanimous roll call (Aye 40). The chamber then confirmed additional nominees, including Dr. Cedric Rutland to the South Coast Air Quality Management District board and others to positions on the Teachers’ Retirement Board, the Air Resources Board and the California Independent System Operator governing board. Where recorded, confirmations were unanimous or strongly supported by roll call votes.
Senators who presented the nominees noted committee approvals and relevant qualifications; there was no extended debate on the appointments on the floor.
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