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Senate confirms two Transportation Commission nominees as senators debate representation
Summary
The Utah Senate consented, 26–0, to appointments of Bruce Adams and Thomas Jacobson to the Transportation Commission. Debate on the floor focused on representation for fast-growing suburban communities and calls to reform commission structure.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate on Tuesday consented to Governor Spencer J. Cox’s nominations of Bruce Adams and Thomas Jacobson to the state Transportation Commission, voting 26–0 with three senators absent.
Senator Hinkins moved the consent after the Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy and Technology Confirmation Committee reported a favorable recommendation. The governor’s transmittal letter cited Utah Code sections 67-1-1 and 67-1-2.
During floor discussion before the roll call,…
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