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Senate approves SJR 4 to reappoint legislative fiscal analyst; roll call 22–0
Summary
The Utah Senate approved SJR 4 under suspension to reappoint the legislature's fiscal analyst and sent the resolution to the House after a 22–0 roll-call vote; senators praised the analyst's work on the floor during the brief debate.
The Utah State Senate on Jan. 18 approved SJR 4, a joint resolution concerning the reappointment of the legislature's fiscal analyst, and sent the measure to the House for further consideration.
Under suspension of the rules, Senator Peterson moved that SJR 4 be read for second and third consideration and be placed up for passage. Senators then spoke in support of the analyst named during floor remarks. Senator McAllister praised the analyst and urged colleagues to approve the reappointment, saying in part, "It's been my privilege to work very closely as you know with Leo Mehmet," and describing the analyst as a dedicated, valuable public servant.
The resolution was put to a roll-call vote. The secretary recorded 22 ayes, 0 nays and 7 absent; the President directed that the resolution be transmitted to the House for its consideration.
The floor debate was brief and largely complimentary. Members noted the statute requires periodic reappointment of certain legislative officers and framed the action as a routine personnel confirmation. The Senate also offered to record votes for absent members who wished their names entered as affirmative on the reappointment.
Next steps: The Senate transmitted SJR 4 to the House; the clerk's and House records will show the formal entry and any additional procedural history.
