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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Ch. 2Art. 2§ 1322 Governor Appointments Requiring Senate Confirmatio

§ 1322 Governor Appointments Requiring Senate Confirmatio

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§ 1322 Governor Appointments Requiring Senate Confirmatio

Key Takeaways

  • •The Governor picks people for important jobs, but the Senate has to say 'yes' to them first.
  • •This rule applies to jobs like the head of the police for workers, the boss of fish and wildlife, and the leader of health care services.
  • •Even the person in charge of libraries or the one who checks if buildings are safe needs the Senate's okay.
  • •This is to make sure the Governor doesn't pick just anyone for these big jobs.

Example

The Governor wants to pick a new head for the Department of Health Care Services.

The Governor can choose who they think is best for the job, but the Senate has to check and agree that this person is a good pick before they can start working.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1322 Governor Appointments Requiring Senate Confirmatio

In addition to any other statutory provisions requiring confirmation by the Senate of officers appointed by the Governor, the appointments by the Governor of the following officers and the appointments by the Governor to the listed boards and commissions are subject to confirmation by the Senate: (a) California Horse Racing Board. (b) Court Reporters Board of California. (c) Chief, Division of Occupational Safety and Health. (d) Chief, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. (e) Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation. (f) Contractors State License Board. (g) Director of Fish and Game. (h) Director of Health Care Services. (i) Chief Deputy, State Department of Health Care Services. (j) Real Estate Commissioner. (k) State Athletic Commissioner. (l) State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Examiners. (m) State Librarian. (n) Director of Social Services. (o) Chief Deputy, State Department of Social Services. (p) Director of State Hospitals. (q) Chief Deputy, State Department of State Hospitals. (r) Director of Developmental Services. (s) Chief Deputy, State Department of Developmental Services. (t) Director of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. (u) Director of Rehabilitation. (v) Chief Deputy, Department of Rehabilitation. (w) Director of the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. (x) Deputy Secretary, California Health and Human Services Agency. (y) Director, Department of Managed Health Care. (z) State Public Health Officer, State Department of Public Health. (aa) Chief Deputy, State Department of Public Health. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 452, Sec. 167. (SB 1498) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

GovernorSenateconfirmationappointments§ 1322

Related Statutes

  • § 1323 Governor Appointments Senate Confirmation
  • § 1320 Governor'S Nomination Requirements
  • § 1321 Senate Nomination Confirmation Delivery
  • § 1775 Filling State Officer Vacancies
  • § 13103 State Infrastructure Planning Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 1322.
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