While work on the state budget is being negotiated by the Iowa Legislature leadership, the Iowa Senate will vote whether or not to confirm Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds appointments to the various boards, commissions, and state agencies. State Senator Julian Garrett tells KNIA News in the past several sessions there would have to be an agreement between the two parties on confirmations, however after the last election that is no longer the case.

“This year after the last election, we (the Republican Party) actually do have a ⅔ majority, so if all the Republicans are united, they can confirm the Governor’s appointments. So I don’t expect very many to get voted down, maybe none I can’t say that for sure yet. But I expect the big, big majority of the Governor’s appointees to be confirmed on the floor.”

To listen to the full interview, click below.

https://www.kniakrls.com/2023/04/17/lets-talk-indianola-state-senator-julian-garrett-48/