Richard A. Greenwood

Richard Greenwood
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 12th[1] district
Assumed office
April 27, 2007
Preceded by D. Gregg Buxton
Personal details
Born Roy, Utah
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Dessa Rae Greenwood
Residence Roy, Utah
Alma mater Miami Dade College
Weber State University
Profession Law Enforcement

Richard A. Greenwood is a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 12. In 2007, Greenwood was appointed to replace D. Gregg Buxton, who resigned to take a position in the executive branch of the Utah government.

Early life and career

Greenwood was born on November 6 in Roy, Utah.[2] Greenwood attended Miami Dade College and Weber State University. Prior to his time in the legislature, Greenwood worked as a deputy for the Weber County Sheriff’s Office.[3]

Political career

Greenwood was appointed to the Legislature in 2007. In 2012, Greenwood was unopposed in the Republican Primary and won his General Election nomination with a 72.1% majority.[4]

During the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions, Greenwood served on the Administrative Rules Review Committee, the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee, and the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee. During the interim, Greenwood served on the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee, as well as the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee.[5]

On April 2, 2014, Greenwood announced that he would not be seeking reelection.[6]

2014 sponsored legislation

Bill Number Bill Name Bill Status
HB0050 Involuntary Feeding and Hydration of Inmates Amendments Governor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0100 Illegal Immigration and Human Trafficking Enforcement House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0147 Peace Officer Agreements with Federal Agencies Governor Signed - 3/31/2014
HB0270 Peace Officer Certificates Governor Signed - 3/31/2014
HB0295 Weapons Law Exemptions Governor Signed - 3/31/2014
HB0296 Concealed Weapon Permit Exemptions Amendments Governor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0304 Law Enforcement Volunteer Amendments Governor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0345 Vending Services Operated by Blind Persons House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0362 Pharmacy License Exemption for Animal Control Functions House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0372 Law Enforcement Notification Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0385 Expert Testimony Notice Requirement Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HJR017 Joint Resolution on Jail Facilities House/ to Lieutenant Governor - 3/18/2014

[7]

Greenwood also floor sponsored SB0120S03 Shelter Animal Vaccine Amendments and SB0144 Driver License Modifications.

References

  1. ↑ "Richard A. Greenwood (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Richard A. Greenwood". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Conflict of Interest Form" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Richard Greenwood". Madison, WI: Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Richard A. Greenwood". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Greenwood Withdraws Bid for Re-Election". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Policy. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  7. ↑ "2014GS Bill Search Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
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