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Senate swiftly confirms James T. Blanche and several gubernatorial appointments, incl. higher education commissioner
Summary
The Utah Senate confirmed James T. Blanche to the Third District Court by voice and roll-call (27–0, 2 absent) and approved a substantial list of gubernatorial appointees—among them David L. Bueller as commissioner of higher education—by unanimous or near-unanimous votes during the extraordinary session called in August 2012.
The Utah State Senate used its extraordinary August 2012 session to confirm multiple gubernatorial appointments, including James T. Blanche to the Third District Court and David L. Bueller as commissioner of higher education.
A June 19, 2012 letter from Gov. Gary R. Herbert transmitted Blanche's nomination under Article 8, Section 8 of the Utah Constitution and Utah Code §78A-10-101. Senator Jenkins moved to approve the appointment; supporters praised Blanche's long legal career and public…
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