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House adopts amended Judicial Conduct Commission bill after floor fight over judges’ voting role
Summary
The Utah House passed House Bill 40, adding an additional trial-court judge to the Judicial Conduct Commission but adopting an amendment that limits dual-judge voting when both judges attend. Supporters said the change eases workload; opponents said it protects lay balance.
The Utah House passed House Bill 40 on final reading after a floor amendment that restricts voting when two judges are present. The bill, described by proponents as a measure to ease workload on the single judge serving on the Judicial Conduct Commission, was amended on a recorded division vote before final passage.
Supporters, including Representative Cox, said adding another judge to the commission was necessary because one judge currently shoulders a heavy voluntary workload and the commission’s caseload requires additional judicial involvement. "We need…
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