Jon Stanard
| Jon Stanard | |
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| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher Herrod |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | St. George, Utah |
| Alma mater | Dixie State College |
| Website |
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Jon E. Stanard[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 62[2] since January 1, 2013. He lives in St. George, Utah.[3]
Early Life and Education
Stanard earned his bachelor's degree in computer information technology from Dixie State College (now Dixie State University). He has continued his education over the years by taking additional classes on government and history, as well as courses from the Leadership Institute, a nationally recognized training program for conservatives headed by Morton Blackwell.[4]
Political career
Stanard was first elected on November 6, 2012.[5] During the 2016 Legislative Session, he served on the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, House Rules Committee, House Business and Labor Committee and the House Revenue and Taxation Committee.[6]
2016 Sponsored Legislation
| Bill | Status |
|---|---|
| HB 23- Privilege Tax Amendments | Passed, signed by Governor on 3/29/16 |
| HB 24- Aeronautics Restricted Account Amendments | Passed, signed by Governor on 3/18/16 |
| HB 44- Occupational and Professional Licensure Review Committee Amendments | House/ filed 3/10/16 |
| HB 177 - Mortgage Lending Amendments | Passed, signed by Governor on 3/21/16 |
| HB 301 - School Bus Route Grant Program | Passed, signed by Governor on 3/23/16 |
Representative Stanard floor sponsored SB 41 Appointment of County Assessors, SB 42 Public Notice of Court Recording, and SCR 6 Concurrent Resolution Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Utah Educational Savings Plan.
Elections
- 2012 When District 62 incumbent Republican Representative Christopher Herrod left the Legislature, Stanard was chosen from among four candidates at the Republican convention and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 9,774 votes (74.2%) against Democratic nominee Brent Holloway.[8]
- 2014 Stanard was unopposed in the Republican convention and won the November 4, 2014 General Election against Democratic nominee Shirley J. Nelson with 5,391 votes (81.1%).[9]
References
- ↑ "Jon E. Stanard (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Jon Stanard's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Jon Stanard". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Jon Stanard, About Jon". Salt Lake City, UT: Jon Stanard. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Jon Stanard". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Jon E. Stanard". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Jon Stanard, Current Legislation". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ "2014 Election results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
External links
- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Jon Stanard at Ballotpedia
- Jon Stanard at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
- For information on bills sponsored by Rep. Stanard during 2014