Jerry Stevenson (politician)

Jerry W. Stevenson[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing District 21 since his January 25, 2010 appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sheldon Killpack. Stevenson was mayor of Layton from 1994 until 2006.

Jerry Stevenson
Stevenson in March 2013
Member of the Utah Senate
from the 21st[1] district
Assumed office
January 25, 2010
Preceded bySheldon Killpack
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceLayton, Utah
Alma materUtah State University

Early life, education, and career

Stevenson attended Utah State University.[3] He has worked as a Weber State University Trustee, the Wasatch Integrated Energy Chair, doing Military Installation, and as the UTA Rail Committee Chair.[3] His primary profession is as a private business owner.[3] Stevenson is married and has children and grandchildren.[4]

Background
  • Business Owner
  • Weber State University Board of Trusties (chair)
  • Envision Utah (former chair)
  • DATC Board of Trustees
  • Layton City Government
  • Layton City Planning Commission (6 years)
  • Layton City Council (8 years)
  • Layton City Mayor (12 years)

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Political career

Senator Stevenson was appointed to his Senate seat on January 25, 2010.[3] He is running for reelection in 2014.[3]

In 2016, Stevenson served on the following committees:[5]

  • Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee
  • Executive Appropriations Committee (Senate Vice Chair)
  • Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee
  • Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee
  • Senate Education Committee
  • Senate Ethics Committee

2014
2014 Utah State Senate Election District 21
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Stevenson 11,950 78.3%
Democratic Shari Tatton 3,309 21.7%

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Legislation

2016 sponsored bills
Bill NumberBill TitleBill Status
S.B. 8State Agency and Higher Education Compensation AppropriationsGovernor Signed 3/17/2016
S.B. 114Municipal Utilities AmendmentsSenate/To Governor 3/18/2016
S.B. 217Alcoholic Beverage Control Act Licensing AmendmentsGovernor Signed 3/18/2016
S.B. 250Alcoholic Beverage Policy AmendmentsGovernor Signed 3/18/2016
S.B. 259Amendments Related to Alcoholic BeveragesSenate/Filed for bills not passed 3/10/2016
S.C.R 8Concurrent Resolution Approving the Test and Training Range Land ExchangeGovernor Signed 3/10/2016
S.C.R 16Concurrent Resolution on Utah's Vision for Enduring Contribution to the Common DefenseGovernor Signed 3/18/2016

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Notable legislation

During the 2016 legislative session Senator Stevenson sponsored and was the floor sponsor for many bills dealing with alcohol laws in Utah. His Senate Bill 250 regulates and clarifies the procedure to sell alcohol through drive up windows.[8]

References
  1. "Stevenson, Jerry W." Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  2. "Jerry Stevenson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  3. "Jerry Stevenson". Utah State Senate. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  4. "Jerry Stevenson Twitter". Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  5. "District 21 Senator - Utah State Senate". senate.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  6. "Jerry Stevenson - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  7. "2016 -- Legislation(Senate)". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
  8. Romboy, Dennis. "Senate passes bill clarifying drive-thru alcohol sales". DeseretNews.com. Retrieved 2016-03-31.


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