Senate confirms Mark R. Decaria to Second District Court; nominee addresses chamber
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Summary
The Senate confirmed Mark R. Decaria to the Second District Court following a favorable report from the Judicial Confirmation Committee; colleagues praised his public-service record and the chamber took him into a committee of the whole so he could address the Senate.
The Utah Senate voted to confirm Mark R. Decaria as a judge of the Second District Court on March 11 after the Judicial Confirmation Committee reported a favorable recommendation.
The clerk read Governor Huntsman’s communication transmitting the nomination and the committee’s positive recommendation. Senator Jenkins, committee chair, summarized the committee’s work and endorsed the nominee. Multiple senators offered personal testimonials about Mr. Decaria’s background and public service; Senator Griner, who has known him for decades, described him as "one of the most prepared people I've seen this body ratify as a judge." The Senate confirmed the nomination by roll call (24 yea, 3 nay, 2 absent) and then resolved into a committee of the whole where Judge Decaria addressed members and thanked the governor and vetting staff.
Judge Decaria introduced family members and said he was "humbled" by the confirmation and committed to uphold the law and serve Weber County and the State of Utah. The floor record shows the proceedings included both the formal confirmation vote and an extended, respectful committee-of-the-whole introduction and remarks.
