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Judiciary committee gives positive recommendation for Judge William E. Phillips II
Summary
The Judiciary committee voted 17–0, with two present not voting, to give Judge William E. Phillips II a positive recommendation to the full body for consideration as a judge on the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Eastern Section. The motion was made by Chairman Doggett and seconded by Representative Garrett.
The Judiciary committee voted to advance Judge William E. Phillips II to the full body for consideration for the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Eastern Section after a confirmation hearing and member questions.
Chairman Doggett moved "a positive recommendation for Judge William e Phillips the 2nd to move to the full body for confirmation, the Tennessee Court of Appeals Eastern section," and Representative Garrett seconded the motion. The clerk recorded 17 ayes, 0 nos, and 2 present not voting. The chair said the nominee will next proceed to the full-body consideration, likely at a joint convention later in the week.
Members who spoke during the hearing praised Phillips’s trial experience and service in Rogersville and Hawkins County. The committee also identified procedural next steps and recognized the nominee’s family in the gallery before adjourning.
