Richard A. Greenwood

Richard A. Greenwood is a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 12. In 2007, Greenwood was appointed to replace D. Gregg Buxton, who resigned to take a position in the executive branch of the Utah government.

Richard Greenwood
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 12th[1] district
Assumed office
April 27, 2007
Preceded byD. Gregg Buxton
Personal details
BornRoy, Utah
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Dessa Rae Greenwood
ResidenceRoy, Utah
Alma materMiami Dade College
Weber State University
ProfessionLaw Enforcement

Early life and career

Greenwood was born on November 6 in Roy, Utah.[2] Greenwood attended Miami Dade College and Weber State University. Prior to his time in the legislature, Greenwood worked as a deputy for the Weber County Sheriff’s Office.[3]

Political career

Greenwood was appointed to the Legislature in 2007. In 2012, Greenwood was unopposed in the Republican Primary and won his General Election nomination with a 72.1% majority.[4]

During the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions, Greenwood served on the Administrative Rules Review Committee, the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee, and the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee. During the interim, Greenwood served on the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee, as well as the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee.[5]

On April 2, 2014, Greenwood announced that he would not be seeking reelection.[6]

2014 sponsored legislation
Bill NumberBill NameBill Status
HB0050Involuntary Feeding and Hydration of Inmates AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0100Illegal Immigration and Human Trafficking EnforcementHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0147Peace Officer Agreements with Federal AgenciesGovernor Signed - 3/31/2014
HB0270Peace Officer CertificatesGovernor Signed - 3/31/2014
HB0295Weapons Law ExemptionsGovernor Signed - 3/31/2014
HB0296Concealed Weapon Permit Exemptions AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0304Law Enforcement Volunteer AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0345Vending Services Operated by Blind PersonsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0362Pharmacy License Exemption for Animal Control FunctionsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0372Law Enforcement Notification AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0385Expert Testimony Notice Requirement AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HJR017Joint Resolution on Jail FacilitiesHouse/ to Lieutenant Governor - 3/18/2014

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Greenwood also floor sponsored SB0120S03 Shelter Animal Vaccine Amendments and SB0144 Driver License Modifications.

References
  1. "Richard A. Greenwood (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  2. "Richard A. Greenwood". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  3. "Conflict of Interest Form" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  4. "Richard Greenwood". Madison, WI: Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  5. "Richard A. Greenwood". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  6. "Greenwood Withdraws Bid for Re-Election". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Policy. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  7. "2014GS Bill Search Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
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