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Utah Senate unanimously consents to three judicial appointments; nominees pledge fairness
Summary
In an extraordinary November 2014 session, the Utah Senate unanimously consented to three judicial nominees — Angela F. Fonsbeck, Laura Scott and L. Douglas Hogan — by votes of 28–0 (one senator absent). Each nominee spoke to the Senate, pledging preparedness, fairness and a focus on protecting vulnerable residents.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Senate, meeting in an extraordinary November 2014 session, consented unanimously to three judicial appointments sent by Gov. Gary R. Herbert.
Senators voted to confirm Angela F. Fonsbeck to the First District Juvenile Court, Laura Scott to the Third District Court and L. Douglas Hogan to the Third District Court. Each consent motion was moved by Senator Scott Jenkins following favorable reports from the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee; roll-call tallies for each confirmation were recorded as 28 yeas, 0 nays and 1 absent.
In remarks to the Senate after her confirmation, Angela F. Fonsbeck thanked the body and her supporters. She said she was “humbled” by the appointment and pledged to prioritize those she called “the most…
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