(1) The Senate shall:

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Terms Used In Utah Code 78A-10a-204

  • Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
     (1)(a) consider and render a decision on each judicial appointment within 60 days after the day of the judicial appointment; and
     (1)(b) if necessary, convene the Senate in an extraordinary session to consider the judicial appointment.
(2) If the Senate fails to approve a judicial appointment, the office is considered vacant and a new nominating process begins.
(3) A judicial appointment is effective upon approval of a majority of all members of the Senate.