Senate confirms several gubernatorial appointments, including chair of the Public Utility Commission and Agency of Digital Services secretary

On April 19 the Vermont Senate confirmed several gubernatorial appointments spanning regulatory and administrative roles.

Margaret Tando of South Burlington was confirmed to the Board of Medical Practice (term Jan. 1, 2024–Feb. 29, 2028). The presiding officer announced the ayes had it and declared the appointment made.

Edward M. McNamara of Montpelier was confirmed as chair of the Public Utility Commission following a Finance Committee report describing his experience; the presiding officer reported the roll-call result as 26 yeas, 0 nays.

Denise Riley Hughes of Cavendish was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency of Digital Services after a government-operations report summarizing the agency's role and her private-sector technology background; a roll-call vote was reported as 25 yeas, 1 nay.

James Pepper of Montpelier was confirmed as chair of the Cannabis Control Board; the government operations sponsor described his background and the presiding officer announced the confirmation following a roll-call (announced result: 25 yeas). The Senate then resumed routine business and later adjourned.