Daniel McCay

Daniel McCay^[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 41 since January 1, 2013. McCay was appointed by Governor of Utah Gary Herbert to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Carl Wimmer.^[3]

Early Life and Career

McCay earned his BEd and MEd from Utah State University, and later earned a JD from Willamette University.^[4] McCay lives in Riverton, Utah with his wife, Tawnee, and their five young children.^[5] McCay works as a property manager for Property Reserve Inc.^[6]Although when Mr. McCay introduces himself he states he earned a degree in Economics from Utah State University, his degree is actually in education.^[7]

Political career

• 2012 Redistricted to District 41, and with incumbent Republican Representative Todd Kiser leaving the Legislature and leaving the seat open, McCay was chosen from two candidates by the Republican convention and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 13,658 votes.^[8]

During the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions, Representative McCay served on the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Education Committee, and the House Transportation Committee. During the interim, McCay served on the Education Interim Committee and the Transportation Interim Committee. He also works on the Federal Funds Commission and the Legislative Information Technology Steering Committee.^[4] Although Mr. McCay labels himself a conservative Republican, some of his opinions favor more liberal views. He receives money from several trial lawyer partnerships specializing in auto injury claims and many medical provider groups, thus, explaining his voting record favoring liberalizing controls on liquor licensing and his lack of support for harsher penalties for multiple drunk driving violators.^[9]

2014 Sponsored Legislation

^[10]

In 2014, representative McCay primarily floor sponsored bills. Among these bills were SB0025 Candidate Certification Amendments, SB0054S02 Elections Amendments, SB0056S01 Risk Management Amendments, SB0061 Revisions to Property Tax, SB0110S01 Guardianship Forms for Parents of Disabled Adult Child, SB0184S01 Local Government Inspection Amendments, SB0187 Highway Rights-of-way Amendments, SB0218 Charter School Amendments, SB0222 Automatic License Plate Reader System Amendments, SB0248S01 Judicial Retention Election Amendments, and SB0364S01 Retention of Outside Counsel, Expert Witnesses, and Litigation Support Services.

References

External links

• Official page at the Utah State Legislature
• Campaign site
• Profile at Project Vote Smart
• Dan McCay at Ballotpedia
• Dan McCay at the National Institute on Money in State Politics