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Utah's Judiciary Interim Committee recommended legislation for the governor to appoint the state's chief justice.

The proposed bill changes the chief justice's term to one eight-year term.

Public opinions are divided; some favor governor's appointment others prefer justices' selection.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Legislature's Judiciary Interim Committee on Wednesday voted to favorably recommend legislation that would change how the Utah Supreme Court's chief justice is appointed, and said it would prioritize the legislation in a potential upcoming special session.

During the committee hearing Wednesday at the Capitol, the committee heard from the sponsor of the draft legislation and members of the public before voting. The draft legislation passed through the committee wi

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