Mike McKell
| Mike McKell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 66th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Morley |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
Mike K. McKell is an American lawyer and politician from the state of Utah. A member of the Republican Party, McKell is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, serving the 66th district. Spencer Cox, the Lieutenant Governor of Utah, is McKell's brother-in-law.[1]
Early Life and Career
Martindale-Hubbell has confirmed that attorney Mike McKell maintains the AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability. On November 4, 2013, Mike McKell was admitted in open court to the Supreme Court of the United States Bar. Mike McKell has been named by Utah Business Magazine multiple times as a member of Utah's Legal Elite. In 2014, Mike McKell was selected for his personal injury work. Mike McKell has also been recognized in Super Lawers as a rising star in the Utah legal market.
Political Career
Mike McKell is currently serving on the House Special Investigative Committee which is conducting an investigation into allegations surrounding former Attorney General John Swallow.
During the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions, Representative McKell served on the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Business and Labor Committee, the House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, and the House Special Investigative Committee. During the interim, McKell served on the Business and Labor Interim Committee and the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee. He also served on the Legislative Process Committee.. [2]
2014 Sponsored Legislation
| Bill Number | Bill Name | Bill Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB0056S02 | Mechanics Lien Revisions | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0117S02 | Patent Infringement Amendments | Governor Signed - 4/1/2014 |
| HB0179 | Family Expenses | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0248S01 | Crime Victims Restitution Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/31/2014 |
| HB0253S01 | State Fair Corporation Board Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/29/2014 |
| HB0293S01 | Government Immunity Wildlife Waiver Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/29/2014 |
| HB0387 | Highway Amendments | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0400 | Nonrepairable Vehicle Amendments | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0416 | Amendments to Procedures for Surface Leases | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0421 | Sovereign Lands Management Account Amendments | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HJR012 | Joint Resolution on Appointment of Legal Counsel for Executive Officers | House/ to Governor - 3/21/2014 |
McKell also floor sponsored SB0044S01 Workers' Compensation and Employee Misconduct, SB0069S04 Prejudgment Interest Revisions, SB0125 Retired Volunteer Health Care Practitioner Amendments, SB0145 Background Check Amendments, SB0210S01 Prescription Synchronization, and SB0213 Compulsory Pooling Amendments.
References
- ↑ Gehrke, Robert (October 15, 2013). "How Cox rose from farm boy to lieutenant-governor-in-waiting". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ↑ "Mike McKell". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ↑ "2014GS Bill Search Results". Salt Lake City, Utah. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
External links
- "Mike K. McKell (R)". State of Utah.