Stephen Handy
Stephen Handy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 16th[1] district | |
| Assumed office April 15, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Garn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1951 Ogden, Utah |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Layton, Utah |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Website | stevehandyutah |
Stephen G. Handy[2] (born March 4, 1951 in Ogden, Utah) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 16. Handy was appointed on April 15, 2010, by Governor of Utah Gary Herbert to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Representative Kevin Garn.[3]
Early life and career
Handy earned his BA in English and his MS in human resource management from the University of Utah. When not at the legislature, Handy works at his public relations and marketing consulting firm, Stephen J. Handy Marketing Communications Inc.[4]
Political career
During the 2016 legislative session, Handy served on the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, and the House Public Utilities and Technology Committee.[5]
2016 sponsored legislation
| Bill Number | Bill Name | Bill Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB0077 | Special District Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/22/2016 |
| HB0078 | Abandoned Road Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0087S03 | Clean Fuel Conversion Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/29/2016 |
| HB0090 | Education Background Check Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/18/2016 |
| HB0140 | Public Utilities and Technology Committee Name Change | Governor Signed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0145S02 | Municipal Energy Tax Rate Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0189S01 | Motor Vehicle Impound Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/22/2016 |
| HB0242S02 | Alternative Energy Development Tax Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/29/2016 |
| HB314 | Bedding, Upholstered Furniture, and Quilted Clothing Inspection Act Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/17/2016 |
| HB0346S01 | Urban Redevelopment Tax Credit | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0347S01 | Local and Special Service District Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/25/2016 |
| HB0373 | Missing and Exploited Children's Day | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0408 | Tax Credits for Education Financing | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0466 | Renewable Energy System Tax Credit Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HCR008 | Concurrent Resolution on the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway | Governor Signed - 3/14/2016 |
| HCR010 | Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Historic and Economic Relationships Between Canada, the United States, and Utah | Governor Signed - 3/10/2016 |
| HCR014S01 | Concurrent Resolution Recognizing the United States and Utah's Participation in World War I | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HJR003 | Joint Rules Resolution Changing an Interim Committee Name | House/ to Lieutenant Governor - 3/3/2016 |
| HR001 | House Rules Resolution Changing a Standing Committee Name | House/ to Lieutenant Governor - 3/3/2016 |
Handy also floor sponsored SB0034S01 Sewer Lateral Disclosures and SB0151 Community Development and Renewal Agencies Act Revisions.
Elections
- 2014 Handy challenged Democratic Party nominee Douglas Sill and Constitution Party nominee Jeffrey Ostler in the 2014 general election. Handy won with 4,366 votes (66.55%).[7]
- 2012 One of Handy's 2010 challengers returned for the June 26, 2012 Republican primary; Handy won with 1,988 votes (65.3%)[7] and won the three-way November 6, 2012 general election with 8,252 votes (66.8%) against Democratic nominee Douglas Sill and Libertarian candidate Kevin Bryan.[8]
- 2010 Handy had three challengers and was nominated at the Republican convention. Handy was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 general election, winning with 6,629 votes.[9]
References
- ^ "Stephen G. Handy (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "Stephen Handy's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ Herbert, Gary (April 15, 2010). "Governor Herbert Appoints Handy to Utah House of Representatives". Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ^ "Conflict of Interest" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ "Committees". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
- ^ "2014GS Bill Search Results". Salt Lake City, Utah. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ a b "2014 General Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Stephen Handy at Ballotpedia
- Stephen G. Handy at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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