Rep. G. M. Smith proposes the following amendment (LC-915.SA0027H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-12-20 and inserting:

 Section 44-12-20. The Secretary of Health and Policy shall be the head and governing authority of the office. The secretary must be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of a majority vote of the members of the Senate and a majority vote of the members of the House of Representatives, subject to removal from office by the Governor pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-3-240(B).