North Carolina legislation · 2025-2026 Session
North Carolina S1089: Appt. Melanie Bush Division of Health Benefit.
Status: Passed both chambers, July 2, 2026
What the bill says
A joint resolution providing for the confirmation of melanie bush as director of the division of health benefits, department of health and human services.
From the introduced text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF MELANIE BUSH AS DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF HEALTH BENEFITS, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Whereas, pursuant to G.S. 143B-216.85, appointments by the Governor to serve as the Director of the Division of Health Benefits, Department of Health and Human Services, are subject to confirmation by the General Assembly by joint resolution; and Whereas, the Governor wishes to appoint Melanie Bush to serve as the Director of the Division of Health Benefits, Department of Health and Human Services, for a term expiring June 30, 2029, to fill the unexpired term of Jay Ludlam; Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring: SECTION 1. The appointment of Melanie Bush to serve as the Director of the Division of Health Benefits, Department of Health and Human Services, beginning upon confirmation and expiring June 30, 2029, is confirmed. SECTION 2. This resolution is effective upon ratification. In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 2nd day of July, 2026. s/ Phil Berger President Pro Tempore of the Senate s/ John R. Bell, IV Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives *S1089-v-2*
Sponsors
- Rabon, Bill (R, 8) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Ch. Res 2026-3
- : Ratified
- : Ordered Enrolled
- : Passed 3rd Reading
- : Passed 2nd Reading
- : Added to Calendar
- : Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
- : Reptd Fav
- : Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- : Passed 1st Reading
Votes
- Appoint Melanie Bush Division of Health Benefit. Second Reading (July 2, 2026): 108 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Appt. Melanie Bush Division of Health Benefit. Second Reading (June 30, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is S1089?
- S1089 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Appt. Melanie Bush Division of Health Benefit.
- What does S1089 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution providing for the confirmation of melanie bush as director of the division of health benefits, department of health and human services.
- What is the status of S1089?
- Passed both chambers as of July 2, 2026. Latest action: Ch. Res 2026-3 (July 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1089?
- Rabon, Bill (R, 8).
- Where is the official record for S1089?
- On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S1089
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