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Senate confirms Leonard H. Russell to Utah Supreme Court
Summary
The Utah Senate voted to confirm Leonard H. Russell to the state Supreme Court after a public hearing and committee recommendation; the final roll call was 28 ayes, no nays, 1 absent. Russell addressed the Senate and thanked members and family members in the gallery.
The Utah State Senate on the floor confirmed Leonard H. Russell to the Utah Supreme Court, voting 28–0 with one senator absent.
Senators who spoke during debate praised Russell’s confirmation hearing and said he demonstrated a commitment to the rule of law and to interpreting statutes with legislative intent rather than imposing personal outcomes. Hunter Baird, identifying himself as chairman of…
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