The votes support Bruce Van Note, who will be the state’s next transportation commissioner; Patrick Keliher, who will continue as the commissioner of marine resources; Heather Johnson, who will serve as the commissioner of the Department of Community and Economic Development; and Kirsten Figueroa, who will serve as the state’s finance director. The votes are the next-to-last step in the legislative review process.

The state Senate will now vote to confirm the nominees in the days ahead, which will make the appointments official.