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Utah Senate swiftly consents to two judicial appointments in extraordinary session
Summary
In a January 2024 extraordinary session, the Utah State Senate adopted prior session rules and unanimously consented to Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s appointments of Stephen Nelson to the Third District Court and Brian Bollinger to the Seventh District Court; both judges gave brief remarks before adjournment.
The Utah State Senate met in a sixth extraordinary session in January 2024 and consented to two judicial appointments sent by Gov. Spencer J. Cox.
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s proclamation calling the Senate-only extraordinary session said the purpose was to allow the Senate to consider the governor’s appointments. The Senate first voted to adopt the same joint and interim rules used in the prior extraordinary session.
The chamber then considered the nomination of Stephen Nelson to the Third District Court. Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee chair…
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