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Senate confirms Craig L. Dearden as public safety commissioner; dozens of bills advanced
Summary
The Utah Senate on Feb. 5 unanimously consented to Craig L. Dearden as Commissioner of Public Safety and moved multiple house and senate bills to third-reading calendars, including measures on education, missing persons and an electronic law library.
The Utah State Senate on Feb. 5 confirmed Craig L. Dearden as Commissioner of Public Safety and advanced a broad slate of legislation to later reading and the House for consideration.
Senate President Lane Beatty read a governor’s communication transmitting Dearden’s appointment and the body agreed to waive a 15-day waiting requirement for acting on the nomination. After a roll-call vote the presiding officer recorded the Senate’s consent; the clerk later announced the tally had reached the necessary affirmative votes and the appointment was approved.
Dearden introduced family members in the gallery and, addressing senators, said he was "honored" to be appointed and "excited about what the future holds for the Department of Public Safety." He cited near-term challenges the department will face, including preparations tied to the Olympics and transportation issues.
Alongside the confirmation, senators…
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