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Utah Senate Confirms Dr. Paige Patterson to Compassionate Use Board
Summary
The Utah Senate unanimously confirmed Dr. Paige Patterson to the state Compassionate Use Board after the Health and Human Services confirmation committee reported a favorable recommendation; the roll call was announced as 24‑0 with five absent.
The Utah State Senate on March 2 confirmed Dr. Paige Patterson as a member of the state Compassionate Use Board, voting to accept the committee recommendation.
Alan Christiansen, chair of the Senate Health and Human Services confirmation committee, told the Senate the committee “found her to be very qualified” and said she has extensive experience relevant to medical cannabis oversight. Senator Hilliard moved to confirm Patterson, and, after no further discussion, the chamber held a roll call.
President Adams announced the result: 24 yea votes, 0 nay votes and five senators absent, and said the Senate had “conceded to the appointment of Paige Patterson.” The confirmation follows a written submission from the Utah Department of Health citing Utah Code 26‑61‑8105, which establishes qualifications for Compassionate Use Board membership.
The appointment will be processed in accordance with the Senate’s confirmation procedures and communicated to the House for any subsequent steps required by statute.
