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Utah Senate organizes for 1993 session, elects Arnold Christiansen president and introduces wide slate of bills
Summary
At its organizational session, the Utah State Senate elected Senator Arnold Christiansen as president by acclamation, adopted temporary rules, appointed committees and staff, heard the Martin Luther King State Human Rights Commission, and introduced a large slate of bills to standing committees.
The Utah State Senate convened an organizational session that included the swearing in of members, the election of a chamber president, committee and staff appointments, and the formal introduction of dozens of bills.
Senators rose for opening ceremonies that included a scout color guard, a flag presentation, a musical performance by members of the Utah Opera, and an invocation. Secretary of the Senate read the Lieutenant Governor’s certificate of membership, citing post‑redistricting term adjustments under Utah Code section 36‑1‑2, and senators recited the oath of office.
Senator John P. Holmgren nominated Senator Arnold Christiansen for president of the Senate; the nomination was seconded and carried by acclamation. Christiansen then took the oath and addressed the chamber, praising Utah’s recent economic performance and…
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