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Lawmakers open discussion on expanding Utah Supreme Court as state grows
Summary
Speaker and members discussed a proposal from Representative Moss to increase the number of Utah Supreme Court justices, noting other states have increased court size and that selection methods are an open question; no formal plan or vote was finalized in the session.
A question from a member raised Representative Moss’s proposal to expand the Utah Supreme Court. The Speaker said other states such as Georgia and Arizona have expanded their courts and asked whether five justices remain sufficient as Utah grows: “Is 5 Supreme Court Justices enough?” the Speaker asked, framing the…
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