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This bill modifies the appointment process for directors of several key Oregon state agencies, including the Department of Transportation, the Office of Public Instruction, the Department of Human Services, and the Oregon Health Authority. The bill establishes a standardized four-year term for directors, with the option for the Governor to reappoint an existing director for another four-year term. If the Senate fails to confirm a director's reappointment during a regular or special session, the Governor must appoint a new director within three months and submit their name for Senate confirmation. Specifically, the bill changes the existing law to specify that directors are appointed for defined terms, can be reappointed, and must be confirmed by the Senate according to specific procedures outlined in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. The bill also repeals ORS 184.623, which likely contained previous language about the confirmation process. These changes aim to provide more clarity and consistency in the appointment of key state agency leadership, ensuring a structured process for director selection and confirmation while maintaining the Governor's ability to make appointments and remove directors at their discretion.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB732