Scott Chew

Scott Chew[1] (born April 15 in Utah) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 55[2] since January 1, 2015.

Scott Chew
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 55th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2015 (2015-01-01)
Preceded byJohn Mathis
Personal details
BornUtah
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceJensen, Utah
Alma materUtah State University
ProfessionRancher

Early life, education, and qualifications

Chew was born in the Uintah Basin area of Utah. He attended Utah State University.[3] He is currently the Owner/Operator Chew Ranch/Chew Livestock Family Co-op. Appointed by the Governor to Agriculture, Natural & Recreational Lands Team-along with the Wildlife Nominating Committee. Was a Chairman for the Uintah Basin Conservation District for 5 years. Chew has been the Co-Chairman for the Uintah Basin Applied Resource Management for 11 years. Along with being on the Utah Farm Bureau Board Member for 12 years. He also used to be on the Farm Service Committee for 9 years (8 of those being the Chair).[4]

Political career

2014 Chew defeated Tod Tesar in the Republican convention and was unopposed in the November 4, 2014 General election.[5]

During the 2016 General Session Chew served on the House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, House Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee, and Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee. During the interim, he serves on the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee and the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee.[6]

2016 sponsored legislation
Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0178 Legal Notice Amendments House/ filed – 3/10/2016
HCR006 Concurrent Resolution Celebrating the Utah Farm Bureau Centennial Governor Signed – 3/1/2016

In 2016, Chew floor sponsored SB 17 Revenue and Taxation Amendments, SB 118 Uintah Basin Air Quality Research Project, SB 134 Oil and Gas Conservation Account Amendments, and SB 159 Severance Tax Exemption Extension.[7]

References
  1. "Scott Chew (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  2. "Scott Chew's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  3. "Scott Chew Official Legislative Website". Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  4. "Official Facebook Page". Facebook. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  5. "2014 Election Results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  6. "Scott Chew Legislative Page". Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  7. "2016 Legislation". Utah Legislature. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
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