GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT · 2021–22 SESSION

SGA 9257: UMAIR A. SHAH, M.D., M.P.H.

Summary

UMAIR A. SHAH, M.D., M.P.H., appointed December 21, 2020, for a term ending at the governor's pleasure, as Director of the Department of Health - Agency Head.

From the Bill Digest (SGA 9257), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Confirmed Confirmed by the Senate

Confirmed April 23, 2021

Version voted on: SGA 9257

46 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	29	0	0	0
Republican	17	2	0	1

How each member voted

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SGA 9257 (2025–26) RAMA DEVAGUPTA · Did not pass · died in committee
SGA 9257 (2023–24) ASH AWAD · Did not pass · died in committee
SGA 9257 (2019–20) PAUL A. PASTOR · Confirmed by the Senate
SGA 9257 (2017–18) AMY L. FROST · Did not pass · died in committee
SGA 9257 (2015–16) ANNE FENNESSY · Confirmed by the Senate
SGA 9257 (2013–14) CATHERINE P. D'AMBROSIO · Confirmed by the Senate
SGA 9257 (2011–12) RON SIMS · Confirmed by the Senate
SGA 9257 (2009–10) SHEILA L. FOX · Confirmed by the Senate