Kay Christofferson

Kay Christofferson
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 56th[1] district
Assumed office
January 1, 2013
Preceded by Ken Sumsion
Personal details
Born February 19
Lehi, Utah
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Lehi, Utah
Alma mater Brigham Young University
Profession Civil Engineer
Religion Mormon
Website christofferson56.com

Kay J. Christofferson[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 56 since January 1, 2013.

Early Life and Career

Born on February 19 in Lehi, UT, Christofferson earned his degree in civil engineering from Brigham Young University. He lists his occupation as a civil engineer with Horrocks Engineers. He currently lives in Lehi, UT with his wife and seven children.[3]

Political career

2012 - When District 56 incumbent Republican Representative Ken Sumsion ran for Governor of Utah, Christofferson ran in the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 2,261 votes (58.8%),[4] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 11,921 votes (87.5%) against Democratic nominee Leslie Dalton.[5]

2014 - Christofferson ran unopposed in both the Republican convention and the General election.[6]

During the 2016 General Session he served on the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee, House Transportation Committee as well as the House Public Utilities and Technology Committee.

2016 Sponsored Legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0029 Transportation Interim Committee Reports Amendments Governor Signed - 3/22/2016
HB0287S01 Commission for the Stewardship of Public Lands and Private Donations for Public Lands Litigation House/ filed - 3/30/2016
HB0339S01 Child Welfare Services Amendments Governor Signed - 3/23/2016
HB0435S01 Teacher Salary Supplement Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016

Representative Christofferson also floor sponsored SB0074S01 Aviation Amendments.[7]

References

  1. "Kay J. Christofferson (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  2. "Kay Christofferson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  3. "Vote Smart Kay Christofferson". Retrieved April 12, 2014.
  4. "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  5. "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  6. "2014 Election results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  7. "2016 Legislation". Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 11, 2016.

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