Daniel Johnson (Senate; Transportation).

2025-2026 Session Introduced by Danny Britt and 4 co-sponsors

Senate confirmation is required for Daniel Johnson to serve as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation and oversee NCDOT programs and leadership.

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Summary of SR 1083 (Session 2025, North Carolina) – Daniel Johnson (Senate; Transportation)

Purpose and intent

SR 1083 is a Senate resolution relating to the appointment, nomination, and confirmation of Daniel Johnson as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).

The resolution acknowledges that the Governor has appointed Daniel Johnson to lead the Department pending Senate action and directs the Senate to consider whether to confirm him as Secretary, in accordance with constitutional and statutory procedures.

Key provisions

Section 1: The Senate is instructed to consider and determine whether to confirm Daniel Johnson as Secretary of the Department of Transportation.

Section 2: The resolution becomes effective upon adoption.

The resolution references the constitutional framework for appointment and senatorial advice and consent (G.S. 143B-9(a) and Article III, Section 5(8)) and notes that Johnson’s renomination/appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Who or what would be affected

Daniel Johnson would be subject to Senate confirmation to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.

The Department of Transportation and related state transportation governance would be directly affected by the outcome of the confirmation process (i.e., confirmation would enable him to commence or continue leadership of NCDOT; rejection or failure to confirm would affect leadership transition).

Procedural and timeline aspects

The Governor appointed Daniel Johnson as Secretary prior to formal confirmation by the Senate.

The resolution explicitly initiates the Senate’s confirmation process, signaling that a vote or formal consideration will occur within the Senate.

Effective date: The resolution becomes effective upon adoption by the Senate.

Context and potential impact

As a concurrent or coordinating step in executive appointments, SR 1083 ensures a constitutional process for confirming a principal state department head.

If confirmed, Johnson would assume full statutory authority and responsibility for managing NCDOT programs, policies, budgeting, and transportation infrastructure initiatives within North Carolina.

If not confirmed, the Governor would likely need to appoint an alternative nominee, triggering further legislative review.

Note: This summary focuses on the formal, procedural aspects and stated purpose of SR 1083, as presented in the bill text.