Marc Roberts (politician)
| Marc Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Painter |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Santaquin, Utah |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Website | marcroberts67 |
Marc K. Roberts[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 67[2] since January 1, 2013. He lives in Santaquin, UT with his wife and their four children.[3]
Early Life and Education
Mark Roberts grew up in Provo and is the oldest of ten children. He attended Brigham Young University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and played for two and a half years on the BYU basketball team. He has a real estate license and has worked as a consultant for builders and developers. He currently works as the President of Operations for Platinum Payment Systems in Spanish Fork, Utah.[4]
Political career
Representative Roberts was first elected in November 2012.[3] During the 2014 Legislative Session, he served on the House Political Subdivisions Committee and the House Business and Labor Committee.[5]
2014 Sponsored Legislation
| Bill | Status |
|---|---|
| HB 67- Political Subdivision Jurisdiction Amendments | Passed, Governor signed 4/1/14 |
| HB 70- Forcible Entry Amendments | Passed, Governor signed 4/1/14 |
| HB 161- Prohibition on Electronic Data Collection Assistance | Failed 3/10/14 |
| HB 364- Eminent Domain and Public Recreation | Failed in the Senate Rules Committee 3/10/14 |
Representative Roberts also floor sponsored SB 167.[6]
Elections
- 2012 When District 67 incumbent Republican Representative Patrick Painter ran for Utah State Senate and left the seat open, Roberts was chosen from among five candidates at the Republican convention and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 9,454 votes (82%) against Democratic nominee Scott Parkin,[7] who had run for the seat in 2010.
References
- ↑ "Marc K. Roberts (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Marc Roberts' Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Marc Roberts". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Marc Roberts". Salt Lake City, UT: Marc Roberts. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Marc K. Roberts, Current Legislation". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Marc K. Roberts, Current Legislation". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Marc Roberts at Ballotpedia
- Marc Roberts at the National Institute on Money in State Politics