WeVote
Log In

Bill

WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · SR 762

Summary — S.R. 762: Confirm Sec. DMVA (Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette)

Purpose and intent

S.R. 762 is a Senate simple resolution to confirm Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). Its purpose is to provide the Senate’s advice and consent to the Governor’s appointment of the head of a principal State department, consistent with state law and the North Carolina Constitution.

Key provisions

  • Confirms Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette as Secretary of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
  • States that the resolution is effective upon adoption.

The resolution does not create new law, appropriate funds, or change departmental responsibilities. It performs the constitutional and statutory function of confirming an executive appointment.

Legal basis

  • Cites G.S. 143B-9(a), which requires the Governor to notify the President of the Senate of nominations to head principal State departments.
  • Implements the Senate’s role under Section 5(8) of Article III of the North Carolina Constitution (senatorial advice and consent for such appointments).

Who is affected

  • Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: the department will have its leadership position officially confirmed by the Senate.
  • Veterans, military service members, and related stakeholders: they may be affected indirectly through the Secretary’s leadership and policy direction.
  • Executive branch: formalizes the Governor’s nomination and completes the Senate’s constitutional confirmation role.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Filed: May 5, 2025 (Sponsor: Sen. Rabon).
  • May 6, 2025: Passed first reading; referred to Rules and Operations of the Senate; further committee referrals (State and Local Government; Select Committee on Nominations) as noted.
  • Committee action: Reported favorable by relevant committee(s) in June.
  • June 26, 2025: Amendment A1 adopted; resolution engrossed; S.R. 762 adopted (confirmed).
  • Effective date: upon adoption (June 26, 2025).

Notes and implications

  • As a simple resolution confirming an appointment, S.R. 762 finalizes the Senate’s consent but does not require gubernatorial signature and does not itself change statutory authorities or budgets.
  • Confirmation enables the confirmed Secretary to serve in the role with the full authority associated with that office under state law.

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

Sign in to ask a question.