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Senate consents to William W. Barrett for Third District Court
Summary
The Senate gave advice and consent to William W. Barrett's appointment to the Third District Court after a motion by Senator Marine and supportive floor remarks; Barrett addressed the chamber and thanked senators for the confirmation.
A communication from Governor Michael O'Livitt transmitting the nomination of William W. Barrett to the Third Judicial District Court was read into the record, and the Senate voted to give advice and consent.
Senator Marine moved to consent to the appointment and was supported by Senator Craig Taylor and Senator David Bueller, among others. The roll-call recorded 23 ayes, 0 nays and 6 absent; the motion to consent passed and the Senate received Judge Barrett in a committee of the whole.
Judge Barrett introduced family members present and summarized his background in Utah law, saying he had been educated in Utah schools, attended law school in-state and worked for several years in the attorney general's office before entering private practice. Barrett thanked senators for confirming the nomination and said he intended to work hard on the bench.
Why it matters: the confirmation fills a judicial vacancy on the Third District Court and follows the governor's nomination process. The Senate expressed unanimous support among members present.
Process details: the appointment communication was dated 11/27/1995 and carried the governor's signature. The motion to consent was placed, supporters gave floor statements endorsing Barrett's qualifications, and the Senate completed a roll-call vote recorded as 23 ayes, 0 nays and 6 absent. Barrett subsequently addressed the Senate in committee of the whole.
Ending: senators congratulated Barrett; no dissenting floor statements were recorded during the morning session.
