Lee Perry (politician)

Lee Perry
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 29th[1] district
Assumed office
January 1, 2013
Preceded by Janice Fisher
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
In office
January 1, 2011  December 31, 2012
Preceded by Ben Ferry
Succeeded by David Lifferth
Personal details
Born (1966-08-10) August 10, 1966
Brigham City, Utah
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Perry, Utah
Alma mater Columbia College
Profession Police officer
Website leeperryutah.com

Lee B. Perry[2] (born August 10, 1966 in Brigham City, Utah) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 29 since January 1, 2013.

Early life and education

Perry was born in Brigham City, Utah, and attended Columbia College, where he received his B.A. in criminal justice administration in 1999. He was also certified as police officer in 1990. He has worked for the Utah Highway Patrol/Department of Public Safety since 1998. He and his wife, Kathlyn, have four children.[3]

Political career

Perry was first elected on November 2, 2010.

During the 2016 general legislative session, he served on the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee, as the committee chair of the House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, and on the House Government Operations Committee.[4]

Elections

2016 sponsored legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0020 Lead Acid Battery Disposal Sunset ReauthorizationGovernor Signed - 3/18/2016
HB0099 Military Retirement Income Tax ExemptionHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0138S01 Consumer Electronic Device Recycling Report AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/22/2016
HB0167S01 Utah Law Enforcement Memorial Special Group License PlateGovernor Signed - 3/18/2016
HB0211 Agricultural Exemption AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/17/2016
HB0257 Water Funding RevisionsHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0427 Private Security AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0450 Avalanche Training and Prevention Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HJR020 Joint Resolution Approving Class V Landfill House/ to Lieutenant Governor - 3/16/2016

[8]

Perry passed five of the nine bills he introduced, giving him a 55.6% passage rate. He also floor sponsored six Senate bills during the 2016 legislative session.[8]

References

  1. "Lee B. Perry (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  2. "Lee Perry's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  3. "Lee Perry". unknown: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  4. "Committees". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  5. 1 2 "2014 General Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  6. "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  7. "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  8. 1 2 "2016 -- Legislation(House Of Representatives)". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-01.


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