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Senate approves governor’s slate of appointments, holds one nomination for separate review
Summary
The Utah Senate voted to confirm most gubernatorial appointments but held the nomination of Mr. Barnes to the CUP board for separate consideration after senators requested meetings with that nominee; the package passed 21–7 with one absence.
The Utah State Senate approved a package of gubernatorial appointments on a roll call vote Thursday while setting aside one nomination for separate review.
Senator Marine moved to approve the governor’s list of appointments with the exception of the nomination of Mr. Barnes to the CUP board so senators could meet with that candidate, and the motion was adopted after debate. The clerk announced, “Vote shows 21 ayes, 7 nays, 1 being absent,” and senators directed…
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