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Utah Senate unanimously confirms Michael J. Wilkins and Matthew B. Durant to the Supreme Court
Summary
The Utah Senate confirmed Governor Levitt’s nominations of Michael J. Wilkins and Matthew B. Durant to the state Supreme Court by unanimous vote among senators present, followed by brief remarks and family introductions on the Senate floor.
The Utah Senate on Jan. 20 confirmed two nominations to the Utah Supreme Court. The governor’s communication naming Michael J. Wilkins and Matthew B. Durant was read in open session, and the Judicial Confirmation Committee recommended both nominees for confirmation.
Senator Jones moved their confirmation, the Senate took a roll call and the presiding officer announced a unanimous confirmation among senators present. After the vote senators invited the nominees to introduce their family members and offered brief remarks recognizing the seriousness of the judicial office.
Justice Wilkins and Justice Durant each thanked the Senate, the governor’s office and the nominating commission and spoke in personal terms about family support and the gravity of service on the state’s highest court.
Outcome: Floor record shows a unanimous confirmation vote among senators present (chair announced 29 aye votes after final tally). The Senate resolved into a Committee of the Whole for the nomination presentations and then dissolved the Committee of the Whole after remarks and acknowledgments.
What happens next: The confirmed justices will be sworn in according to the customary process and assume their duties on the Utah Supreme Court per the governor’s appointment procedures.
