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House unanimously reappoints legislative auditor Wayne Welch to six‑year term
Summary
The Utah House adopted SJR2 on Jan. 31, 1996, reappointing Legislative Auditor Wayne Welch for a six‑year term starting Feb. 1, 1996, after multiple members praised his office's independence and performance; the recorded vote in the transcript is 68–0.
The Utah House of Representatives on Jan. 31 advanced SJR2 to reappoint Wayne Welch as the legislative auditor for a six‑year term beginning Feb. 1, 1996. Representative Brown, who introduced the resolution, described the appointment as the audit subcommittee's recommendation and praised Welch's work in preserving legislative oversight.
"Most of you understand and know the tremendous service that Wayne Welch performs in behalf of the legislature," Representative Brown said, commending Welch as "a very loyal and productive staff member." Several other representatives, including Representative Atkinson and Representative Barrington, spoke in support, emphasizing the auditor's role in preserving the legislature's independence from the executive branch.
During floor discussion members underlined why an independent auditor matters to the legislature. Representative Atkinson said the auditor, along with the independent counsel and fiscal analyst, is one of the institutions that gives the legislative branch independent authority in state government. Representative Barrington noted Welch's integrity and commended his staff.
The chair closed debate and the House recorded the vote on the resolution; the transcript records the tally as 68 yes, 0 no. The clerk noted the resolution was publicly read by title and signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, as recorded on the journal entry dated 01/31/1996.
What happens next: SJR2, having been adopted by the House, will be part of the legislative record and proceed as required by joint‑rule procedures; the transcript shows the private appointment details and effective date (02/01/1996) as part of the resolution text.
