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Senate Consents to Multiple Gubernatorial Appointments; Waives 15‑day Rule
Summary
On Feb. 28, 1997, the Utah Senate waived the 15‑day rule and gave advice and consent to a slate of gubernatorial appointments across commissions and boards, approving the package by roll call (27 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent).
The Utah Senate unanimously waived a procedural waiting period and voted to consent to a package of gubernatorial appointments transmitted Feb. 14–20, 1997.
Sandy Tinney read letters from Gov. Michael O. Leavitt that nominated and reappointed members to multiple state boards and commissions, including the Public Service Commission (Stephen F. Meekam reappointment), Industrial Commission (Arlie Ellertson), Office of State Engineer (Robert L. Morgan reappointment) and numerous members to boards for substance abuse, parks and recreation, water resources, air quality, oil and gas, and business and economic development. The letters cited section 67-1-1 and -2, Utah Code Annotated, as the authority for transmitting appointments.
Senator Marine moved to waive the 15‑day rule so the Senate could consider the appointments; the motion carried. The Senate then moved to consent to the appointments as read. A roll-call vote produced 27 ayes, 1 nay and 1 absent; President Beatty announced the consent and said the appointments would be processed for final enrollment as required. The Chair singled out two attendees—Steve Mecham, chairman of the Public Service Commission, and Kurt Gardner from the Board of Pardons and Parole—and thanked them for attending.
What happens next: the clerk will complete the enrollment and return the confirmations for any further processing required by rule.
