RELATING TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

SB 459 requires the Deputy Director of Highways within the Department of Transportation to be appointed only after receiving the Senate's approval (advice and consent). This directly affects the appointment process for the Deputy Director position, making Senate confirmation a mandatory step. The bill changes the current procedure by adding this confirmation requirement, which applies specifically to this state government role. It does not alter transportation policies or funding but modifies the hiring process for this leadership position.