Steve Eliason
| Steve Eliason | |
|---|---|
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| Representative Steve Eliason | |
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 45th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Laura Black |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Sandy, Utah |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Profession | Certified public accountant |
Steven 'Steve' Eliason[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 45[2] since January 1, 2011.
Early life and career
Born May 26th, Eliason earned his BS in accounting and his MBA from the University of Utah. He currently works as a general manager/CPA at ProStop and lives in Sandy, Utah with his wife. [3]
Political career
2012
Eliason was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary[4] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 8,048 votes (55.4%) against Democratic nominee Gary Forbush.[5]
2010
To challenge incumbent Democratic Representative Laura Black, Eliason was unopposed for the June 22, 2010 Republican Primary[6] and won the three-way November 2, 2010 General election with 4,198 votes (51.4%) against Representative Black and Constitution candidate David Perry,[7] who had run for the seat in 2008.
During the 2014 General Session Eliason served on the House Education Committee, the House Revenue and Taxation Committee and the House Retirement and Independent Entities Committee. [8]
2014 sponsored legislation
| Bill Number | Bill Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB0023 | Suicide Prevention Revisions | Governor Signed - 3/31/2014 |
| HB00134S04 | Firearm Safety Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/31/2014 |
| HB0138S02 | Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/31/2014 |
| HB0165S01 | Vote by Mail Amendments | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0176 | Food Handler Permit Amendments | Governor Signed - 4/1/2014 |
| HB0195 | Motor Carrier Amendments | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0206 | Driver License Testing Revisions | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0212 | DNA Collection Amendments | Governor Signed - 4/1/2014 |
| HB0329 | Programs for Youth Protection | Governor Signed - 4/1/2014 |
| HB0409 | Statewide Education Coordinating Committee | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0415S02 | Local and Special Service District Elections Amendments | Governor Signed - 4/1/2014 |
| HB0419 | Charter School Revisions | Governor Signed - 4/1/2014 |
| HB0423 | School District Postemployment Health Insurance Benefit Amendments | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0425 | State Educational Sovereignty Act | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0431 | Educator Tax Credit | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HJR025S02 | Joint Resolution to End Unreported Federal Government Liabilities | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
References
- ↑ "Steve Eliason (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Stephen Handy's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Steve Eliason". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 Primary Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Steve Eliason". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Steven Eliason at Ballotpedia
- Steven Eliason at the National Institute on Money in State Politics