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Bill Summary · SJR 1089

Summary of SJR 1089 (Session 2025) – North Carolina

Purpose and intent

  • This joint resolution provides for the confirmation of Melanie Bush as the Director of the Division of Health Benefits, within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
  • The appointment is made by the Governor and, per statute, requires confirmation by the General Assembly via a joint resolution.

Key provisions and changes

  • Confirmation action: The General Assembly is asked to confirm Melanie Bush to serve as Director of the Division of Health Benefits (DHB), DHHS.
  • Term of office: The appointment would begin upon confirmation and extend until June 30, 2029.
  • Term duration and filling of vacancy: This appointment fills the unexpired term of the previous director, Jay Ludlam.
  • Effective date: The resolution becomes effective upon ratification.

Who/what is affected

  • The primary affected entity is the Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Melanie Bush would be the Director of DHB, subject to the General Assembly’s confirmation.
  • The term and leadership may influence the administration of health benefits programs overseen by DHB, which could include Medicaid transformation activities, managed care, and related state health benefit operations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Procedure: The Governor nominates (appoints) a Director; the General Assembly confirms via a joint resolution.
  • Term timeline: Confirmed term runs from regulatory start after ratification/confirmation through June 30, 2029.
  • Ratification: The resolution becomes effective upon ratification by both chambers.

Note

  • The document is a filed Senate Joint Resolution (S.J.R. 1089) introduced to confirm Melanie Bush’s directorship for a specified term within the DHHS. The text indicates the official purpose is confirmation of the Governor’s appointment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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