Senate appoints Janice Marchman to Legislative Council Committee

The Senate approved the appointment of Senator Janice Marchman to the Legislative Council Committee on Jan. 22, 2026, after the clerk read a committee appointment letter from the president of the Senate stating the appointment was effective immediately.

Majority Leader Jolene Rodriguez moved the approval of the appointment on the floor, saying, "I move the approval of the following appointee to the legislative council committee, senator Janice Marchman." The presiding officer called the vote and the motion was adopted with 29 ayes, 0 no, and 6 excused, according to the chamber tally announced on the record.

The appointment fills a vacancy on the Legislative Council Committee and takes effect immediately, per the appointment letter read to the Senate. No amendments or objections were recorded during the floor action, and the chamber moved on to other business after adopting the motion.

The Legislative Council Committee provides nonpartisan staff and research support to the Senate and General Assembly; this appointment places Senator Marchman on that panel for the term specified by the committee's rules and statutes.

The Senate adjourned after completing its remaining business and will reconvene at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.