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Utah Senate confirms four judicial nominees, including Paige Peterson to the state Supreme Court
Summary
In an extraordinary Nov. 2017 session called by Gov. Gary R. Herbert, the Utah Senate gave advice and consent to four judicial appointments — including Paige Peterson to the Utah Supreme Court — by recorded roll-call votes. Senators praised nominees' records and the confirmation process; one senator noted concerns about court diversity.
The Utah State Senate, meeting in an extraordinary session called by Gov. Gary R. Herbert, on Nov. 2017 gave advice and consent to four judicial nominees, including Paige Peterson to the Utah Supreme Court, by recorded roll-call votes.
Senators voted 26–0 to confirm Paige Peterson to the Utah Supreme Court after the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee reported a unanimous favorable recommendation. Senator Todd Wyler, committee chair, presented the report and moved the consent motion; several senators offered brief endorsements on the floor. "I am really concerned personally that we have diversity on the Supreme Court," Senator Hilliard said during…
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