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Utah Senate unanimously confirms judicial and agency leaders, delays one Transportation Commission pick
Summary
In a brief first extraordinary session in April 2025, the Utah State Senate consented to multiple gubernatorial appointments — including a Third District Court judge and heads of three state departments — and postponed consideration of one Transportation Commission nominee pending a committee hearing.
The Utah State Senate on April 2025 during its first extraordinary session consented to a slate of gubernatorial appointments, including Thaddeus “Tad” May as a judge in the Third Judicial District and executive directors for three state agencies. The Senate also removed one Transportation Commission nominee from the list to allow a confirmation committee hearing.
The session, called by Governor Spencer J. Cox, began with a proclamation asking the Senate to consider gubernatorial appointments. The chamber confirmed Thaddeus May to the Third District Court by roll call vote, 24-0, with five senators absent. Senator Mike Brammer, who served on the judicial confirmation committee, moved the consent vote and told colleagues he was “so impressed with him” and expected May to “be a fantastic judge.”
The confirmation drew brief remarks from May, who addressed the Senate and…
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