GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2025

RATIFIED BILL

RESOLUTION 2026-3

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 1089

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