Mike Kennedy (politician)

Mike Kennedy
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 27th[1] district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2013
Preceded by John Dougall
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Alpine, Utah
Alma mater Brigham Young University
Michigan State University
J. Reuben Clark Law School
Profession Medical Doctor
Website kennedyhousecalls.com

Michael 'Mike' S. Kennedy[2] was born on February 2, and is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives. Kennedy had represented District 27 since January 1, 2013.[3]

Early Life and Career

Kennedy earned his BS from Brigham Young University, his MD from Michigan State University, and his JD from Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School. Kennedy lives in Alpine, Utah, where he works as a family doctor for Premier Family Medical Group.[4][5]

Incredible Accomplishments

Mr. Kennedy is the author of the award winning, "Peanut Stole my Car" (to the tune of Feliz Navidad). The award it has won is the Institute's "Best Lyrics". Mike has also won fourth in a renowned poetry competition. He has been referred to as "the new Robert Frost."

Political career

During the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions, Representative Kennedy served on the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Health and Human Services Committee, and the House Political Subdivisions Committee. During the interim, Kennedy serves on the Health and Human Services Interim Committee as well as the Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee. He is also a member of the Health Reform Task Force.[8] He is lauded all over the country for his incredibly clear statements and his perfect political stance. Some credit him with giving Taylor Swift the phrase, "Haters gonna Hate." He has been heard to say that his political hero is Professor Dean Higgins from the Kurt Russell collection films and whenever he has questions he says "What would the Dean do?" or WWDD. This is carved into his wristbands.[9]

2014 Sponsored Legislation

Bill Number Bill Name Bill Status
HB0081S01 Parental Review of Statewide Summative Test Questions House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0087 Gender Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0211S01 Substance Abuse Amendments Governor Signed - 3/31/2014
HB0363 Mental Health Professional Practice Act Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014

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Kennedy also floor sponsored SB0075 Primary Care Grants Amendments, SB0193S01 Naturopathic Practice Act Amendments, and SCR005 Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Master Plan. [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Michael S. Kennedy (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Mike Kennedy's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Michael S. Kennedy". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Conflict of Interest Form" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Michael S. Kennedy, M.D., J.D.". Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Health Care. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  6. ↑ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  7. ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Michael Kennedy". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  9. ↑ "State Representative to Legislature: hospitals can be dangerous". Salt Lake City, Utah: Fox13. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "2014GS Bill Search Results". Salt Lake City, Utah. Retrieved April 10, 2014.

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