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Senate Confirms Thomas Patterson as Corrections Director; Robert S. Yates Named to CCJJ
Summary
The Utah Senate unanimously confirmed Thomas Patterson as executive director of the Department of Corrections and Robert S. Yates as executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice after waiving a 15-day waiting period and brief floor debate.
The Utah Senate on Jan. 16 confirmed two gubernatorial appointments: Thomas Patterson to serve as executive director of the Department of Corrections and Robert S. Yates to lead the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ). The Senate waived the statutory 15-day waiting period and approved the nominations by roll-call vote, 28–0 with one absence.
Senator Chris Butters, chair of the Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice confirmation committee, told colleagues the committee had met and unanimously…
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