Gubernatorial Appointments Considered by the State Senate

Have you ever wondered how many gubernatorial appointments are considered each session by the California State Senate? While the Governor annually appoints hundreds of individuals to serve in appointed offices, from cabinet secretaries to members of boards and commissions, not all of them are required to received the “advice and consent” of the State Senate.

The following lists the number of gubernatorial appointees that have been submitted to the California State Senate during the 2-year legislative sessions over the past sixteen years (8 sessions):

2023-24 Session

414

2021-23 Session

130

2019-20 Session

414

2017-18 Session

373

2015-16 Session

409

2013-14 Session

477