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Senate seeks public comment on Judicial Nominee

MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6, 2010

Senate to Consider Confirmation of Judge Stephen L. Roth as a Judge of the Court of Appeals

The governor has appointed Judge Stephen L. Roth as a Judge of the Court of Appeals.

Senate Rule 24.04.1 establishes the procedures of the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee. That rule requires the committee to hold public meetings prior to full Senate action. To assist in determining the scope of that public hearing, Senator Scott K. Jenkins, Chair of the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee, is seeking public comment regarding the appointment of Judge Roth.

Anyone desiring to submit comment on this appointee is invited to contact Mr. Jerry D. Howe at the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, Utah State Capitol Complex, House Building, Suite W210, P.O. Box 145210, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5210, by 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2010. Statements from the public should include the presenter's name, telephone number, and mailing address.

In addition to Chair Jenkins (R-Plain City), the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is comprised of four other members: Senator Jon J. Greiner (R-Ogden), Senator Lyle W. Hillyard (R-Logan), Senator Karen Mayne (D-West Valley City), and Senator Michael G. Waddoups (R-West Jordan).

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