Curtis Oda
| Curtis Oda | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 14th[1] district | |
|
Assumed office January 1, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Don Bush |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 4, 1953 Ogden, Utah |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Clearfield, Utah |
| Alma mater |
Utah State University Weber State College |
Curtis Oda[2] (born January 4, 1953 in Ogden, Utah) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 14 since January 1, 2005. Curtis Oda lives in Clearfield, UT.[3]
Early Life, Education, and Career
Curtis Oda was born on January 4, 1953 in Ogden, Utah. He attended Clearfield High School, and later attended both Weber State University and Utah State University, where he earned degrees in both Business Administration and Economics, and Business Management and Economics. He has been working as a private/casualty insurance agent since 1974, and currently works for Heiners Insurance Center. Oda and his wife, Nancy, have three children: Cyndi, Lindsi, and Ryan.[4]
Political Career
Oda served as a State Delegate from 1991-2001 and a Davis County Delegate from 1991-2003 for the Republican Party. He also served as a member of the Davis County Republican Party Platform Committee from 1997-2003, and as a member of the Clearfield City Council from 1996-2003.[5] He was elected on November 2, 2004, and was last elected on November 6, 2012. During the 2014 Legislative Session, he served on the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee, the House Rules Committee, and the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee.[6]
2014 Sponsored Legislation
| Bill | Status |
|---|---|
| HB 14- Administrative Rulemaking Amendments | Passed, Governor signed 3/27/14 |
| HB 45- In-state Tuition for Military Servicemembers and Veterans | Passed, Governor signed 3/31/14 |
| HB 75- Restoration of Civil Rights for Nonviolent Felons | Passed, Governor signed 4/1/14 |
| HB 129- Surplus Lines Insurance Amendments | Passed, Governor signed 3/31/14 |
| HB 175- Constable Amendments | Passed, Governor signed 3/31/14 |
| HB 191- Bail Bond Agents Amendments | Failed in House Rules Committee 3/13/14 |
| HB 198- Heavy Beer Amendments | Failed in House Rules Committee 3/10/14 |
| HB 275- Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day | Passed, Governor Signed 3/28/14 |
| HB 276- Disorderly Conduct Amendments | Passed, Governor Signed 3/29/14 |
| HB 322- Protection of Activities in Private Vehicles | Passed, Governor Signed 3/31/14 |
Elections
- 2012 Oda was challenged but selected by the Republican convention for the November 6, 2012 General election, which he won with 7,490 votes (71.2%) against Democratic nominee Jon Christensen.[8]
- 2002 Oda was one of two challengers for District 14 incumbent Republican Representative Don Bush, but Representative Bush went on to win the November 5, 2002 General election against Democratic nominee Todd Weber.[9]
- 2004 Oda was one of three challengers for Representative Bush, and was one of two selected by the Republican convention for the June 22, 2004 Republican Primary, which Oda won with 874 votes (62.6%)[10] and won the November 2, 2004 General election with 4,452 votes (80.4%) against Democratic nominee Tab Uno.[11]
- 2006 Oda was unopposed for the 2006 Republican Primary and won the November 7, 2006 General election with 2,614 votes (63.8%) against Democratic nominee Lawrence Abel,[12] who had run for Utah State Senate in 2002.
- 2008 Oda was challenged but selected by the Republican convention for the November 4, 2008 General election, which Oda won with 5,280 votes (64%) against Democratic nominee Marcie West.[13]
- 2010 Oda was unopposed for the June 22, 2010 Republican Primary, and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 3,005 votes (65.9%) against Democratic nominee Christopher Williams,[14] his Republican challenger from 2008.
References
- ↑ "Curtis Oda (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Curtis Oda's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Curtis Oda". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Curtis Oda". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Curtis Oda". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Curtis Oda". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Curtis Oda, 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 February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2002 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 17. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Official Results State of Utah Primary Results June 22, 2004" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 3. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2004 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 14. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2006 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 9. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
External links
- Project Vote Smart:
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- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Curtis Oda at Ballotpedia
- Curtis Oda at the National Institute on Money in State Politics