Rebecca Chavez-Houck
| Rebecca Chavez-Houck | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Becker |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Martin Houck |
| Residence | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
Rebecca Chavez-Houck is a Democratic member of the Utah State House of Representatives and represents House District 24.
Early Life and Career
Chavez-Houck was born May 17th and earned a BA and an MPA both from the University of Utah. She currently lives in Salt Lake City with her husband Martin and two children and works in public relations. [1]
Political Career
In January of 2008 Chavez-Houck was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Ralph Becker becoming mayor of Salt Lake City. Chavez-Houck was elected to a full term in the legislature in November 2008 and currently serves as the minority assistant whip.
During the 2014 General Session Chavez-Houck served on the Executive Appropriations Committee, the House Health and Human Services Committee and the House Government and Operations Committee. [2]
2014 Sponsored Legislation
| Bill Number | Bill Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB0144 | Elections Complaints Amendments | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0156S01 | Election Day Voter Registration Pilot Project | Governor Signed - 3/31/2014 |
| HB0267S01 | Aging and Adult Services Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/31/2014 |
| HB0390 | Unlawful Activities Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/29/2014 |
| HJR014 | Joint Resolution on Caregiving | House/ to Lieutenant Governor - 3/17/2014 |
| HJR018S01 | Joint Rules Resolution on Performance Notes | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
Pivotal Bills
Chavez-Houck introduced HB0156S01 during the 2014 General Session that moved to start a pilot program for same-day voter registration. Similar versions of the bill had died in previous years but the bill was altered during the 2014 session to be a pilot program that counties could opt in or out of as deemed necessary. The bill was passed and signed into law on March 31, 2014. [3]
Sources
- ↑ "Vote Smart Rebecca Chavez-Houck". Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Rebecca Chavez-Houck". Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Pilot Program for Same Day Voter Registration Popular in Committee, County Clerk’s Offices". Retrieved April 11, 2014.