§ 155 Governor Water Commission Appointments

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•The Governor picks people to be on the California Water Commission.
•The Senate has to say 'yes' to these picks before they can officially join.
•If the Senate says 'no' or doesn't do anything, the spot stays empty.

Example

The Governor picks a scientist to help decide how water is used in California.

The Senate must agree with this pick. If they don’t, the scientist can’t join the team, and the spot stays open until someone else is picked and approved.

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§ 155 Governor Water Commission Appointments

The appointments made by the Governor to membership on the California Water Commission shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate at the next regular or special session of the Legislature and the refusal or failure of the Senate to confirm an appointment shall create a vacancy in the office to which the appointment was made. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1941.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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California Water Commission Governor Senate confirmation vacancy

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 155.

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