Republican Values

My grandfather, Ken, was instrumental in building the prominence of the State Republican Party in the 1960s. My father was a Utah Republican Legislator from 1979-1987. He had the opportunity to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives. 

I’m proud of my Republican heritage and the opportunity to represent you as a Republican in the State Legislature. For me, the conservative ideals of the Republican Party mean we need to be fiscally responsible today, while still looking toward and investing in our future. The success we enjoy as a State comes from decades of consistent, conservative leadership. I will continue to champion the ideals that have made Utah a leader in this country.

Some of the legislation I have sponsored and co-sponsored aligning with Republican values includes:

  • HCR9 2023 - Concurrent Resolution Concerning the Shutdown Of Utah’s Power by the Federal Government (co-sponsored with Rep. Schultz) [PASSED]

  • HCR10 2023 - Concurrent Resolution Regarding the Pledge of Allegiance in Schools [PASSED]

  • HCR16 2022 - Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Student Athletes’ Right to Religious Freedom and Modesty (co-sponsored with Rep. Pierucci) [PASSED]

  • HB70 2021 - Ballot Tracking Amendments (co-sponsored with Rep. Johnson) [PASSED]

  • HB415 2021 - Executive Order Review Process Amendments (co-sponsored with Rep. Lyman) [PASSED]

  • HB70 2020 - Repeal of Single-Mark Straight Ticket Voting (co-sponsored with Rep. Arent) [PASSED]

  • HB97 2020 - Newborn Safe Haven Amendments (co-sponsored with Rep. Arent) [PASSED]

  • HB136 2019 - Abortion Amendments (co-sponsored with Rep. Acton) [PASSED]

  • HB390 2024 - Newborn Safe Haven Amendments (co-sponsored with Rep. Birkeland)

  • HB92 2021 - Medical Practice Amendments (co-sponsored with Rep. Shipp)

  • SB128 2021 - Family Planning Services Amendments (floor-sponsored with Rep. Kitchen)

  • HB259 2019 - Straight Ticket Voting Prohibition Amendments (co-sponsored with Rep. Arent)