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Utah Senate Consents to Three Judicial Appointments; Each New Judge Addresses Chamber
Summary
The Utah Senate unanimously consented to three gubernatorial judicial appointments — Jay Windward (Fifth District), Amy Oliver (Court of Appeals), and Jason Nelson (Second District) — and briefly resolved to Committee of the Whole so each judge could address the Senate and family members in the gallery.
The Utah Senate on the floor consented to three judicial appointments sent by Gov. Spencer J. Cox and briefly resolved to the Committee of the Whole so each judge could speak with family present.
Senators voted to confirm Jay Windward as a judge of the Fifth Judicial District after the rules committee's communication of the governor's nomination. Senator Wyler told colleagues the confirmation committee met, held a hearing and voted unanimously to recommend Windward. A roll call produced 24 yea votes, 0 nays and 5 absences; President Adams announced the…
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