RELATING TO THE ELECTIONS COMMISSION.

SB 948 changes the appointment process for members of the Elections Commission, requiring Senate approval (advice and consent) for all appointments instead of the current process. This directly affects the governor and the Senate, as the governor would need Senate confirmation to appoint new Commission members. The bill does not alter election rules or policies but modifies the governance structure for the Elections Commission. As a procedural bill, it focuses solely on the appointment mechanism without changing election administration.