Hearing And Confirmation Vote Wednesday For Jonathan Lippman, Nominee For Chief Judge Of The Court Of Appeals

State Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman John Sampson (D-Brooklyn) and members of his committee will meet Wednesday morning to take up Governor Paterson’s nomination of Judge Jonathan Lippman to the position of Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court. 

Following the meeting of the Judiciary Committee, Judge Lippman’s nomination will move to the floor of the Senate for a full confirmation vote.  

The hearing and vote can both be viewed live on the internet at senate.state.ny.us by choosing "SenNet TV." 

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 
    Where: Capitol, Room 124
    When: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 9 A.M. 

FULL SENATE CONFIRMATION VOTE
    Where: Capitol, Senate Chamber
    When: 11 A.M.