H.J.R. 8 - Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Civil Procedure on Change of Judge as a Matter of Right
Category
Good Government
Topic(s)
Better Utah Position
– Oppose
Year
2024Bill Status
– Passed
Summary
Allows each side in a civil action pending in a court in a county with seven or more district court judges to file a motion to change a judge as a matter of right, as long as the party can attest in good faith that the notice is not being filed to delay any action or proceeding and is not being made on the grounds of race, gender, or religious affiliation.
Passed in House and Senate
Joint Resolutions do not require the signature of the governor
Votes
| Voted "Yes" | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vote | Legislator | District |
| Yes |
Sen. J. Stuart Adams
|
SD7 |
| Yes |
Sen. Heidi Balderree
|
SD22 |
| Yes |
Sen. Curtis S. Bramble
|
SD24 |
| Yes |
Sen. David G. Buxton
|
SD4 |
| Yes |
Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore
|
SD19 |
| Yes |
Sen Lincoln Fillmore
|
SD17 |
| Yes |
Sen. Keith Grover
|
SD23 |
| Yes |
Sen. Wayne A. Harper
|
SD16 |
| Yes |
Sen. David P. Hinkins
|
SD26 |
| Yes |
Sen. Don L. Ipson
|
SD29 |
| Yes |
Sen. John D. Johnson
|
SD3 |
| Yes |
Sen. Michael S. Kennedy
|
SD21 |
| Yes |
Sen. Daniel McCay
|
SD18 |
| Yes |
Sen. Michael K. Mckell
|
SD25 |
| Yes |
Sen. Ann Millner
|
SD5 |
| Yes |
Sen. Derrin R. Owens
|
SD27 |
| Yes |
Sen. Scott D. Sandall
|
SD1 |
| Yes |
Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson
|
SD6 |
| Yes |
Sen. Evan J. Vickers
|
SD28 |
| Yes |
Sen. Chris H. Wilson
|
SD2 |
| Yes |
Sen. Ronald Winterton
|
SD20 |
| Voted "No" | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vote | Legislator | District |
| No |
Sen. Nate Blouin
|
SD13 |
| No |
Sen. Luz Escamilla
|
SD10 |
| No |
Sen. Karen Kwan
|
SD12 |
| No |
Sen. Stephanie Pitcher
|
SD14 |
| No |
Sen. Jen Plumb
|
SD9 |
| No |
Sen. Kathleen Riebe
|
SD15 |
| No |
Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher
|
SD11 |
| No |
Sen. Todd Weiler
|
SD8 |
| Officially Absent | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vote | Legislator | District |
| Didn't Get to Vote | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vote | Legislator | District |