ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - A Senate panel voted Monday to send the appointment of Maryland's acting lottery director to the full Senate for a confirmation vote - more than 21 months after Gov. Larry Hogan appointed him to the job.
The Senate Executive Nominations Committee voted in favor of Gordon Medenica's appointment Monday.
While senators have expressed confidence in Medenica's experience in a narrow field where expertise can be hard to find, some senators have raised questions about conflicts of interest and his commitment to minority business participation goals. That could lead to some contentious debate in the Senate when his appointment is taken up as soon as this week.
The Republican Governor appointed Medenica to be director of the Maryland Lottery in May 2015.
Previously, he was director of the New York Lottery from 2007 to 2012.
