Paul Ray
Paul Ray | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| In office January 1, 2005 – present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25 Peru, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Clearfield, Utah |
| Profession | Loan officer |
| Website | http://www.votepaulray.com/ |
Paul Ray is a member of the Utah House of Representatives in the United States. He is a Republican and represents the 13th district which covers North West Davis County. He lives in Clinton, Utah, with his wife, Julie, and their four children: Jesee, Kaycee, Zachary and Rylee.[1]
Early life and Education
Paul Ray was born in Peru, Indiana. He graduated in 1985 from Peru High School, and attended Indiana University Medicine courses at Indiana University from 1985 to 1988. Ray worked as a Police Officer from 1987 to 1988 and also as the Branch Manager of a bank from 1988 to 1995. He currently works as the CEO for the Northern Wasatch Home Builders Association.[2]
Political Career
Ray was a candidate for the Utah State House of Representatives in 1998 but was not elected. He joined the Utah House in 2001 and served in that position until 2003. He ran unsuccessfully for re-election in 2002. He was elected on November 2, 2004, and last elected in 2014.[3]
During the 2016 General Legislative Session, he served as House chair of the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, and the House Health and Human Services Committee. Ray also chairs the Utah Military and Veterans Affairs Commission and serves on the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council.[4]
2016 Sponsored Legislation
| Bill Number | Bill TItle | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB0007S01 | Social Services Base Budget | Governor Signed - 2/16/2016 |
| HB0098S01 | National Guard Death Benefits Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/21/2016 |
| HB0136S01 | Human Trafficking Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0137 | Restitution for Incarcerated Costs Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0146S01 | Disclosure of Local Candidates | Governor Signed - 3/18/2016 |
| HB0224 | Impact Fees Revisions | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0233S01 | Tax Credit for Military Survivor Benefits | Governor Signed - 3/18/2016 |
| HB0247 | Medicaid Vision Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/21/2016 |
| HB0252 | Intellectual Disability Terminology Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/21/2016 |
| HB0333 | Electronic Cigarette Products, Nicotine Inhalers, and Related Revenue Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0342 | Substance Abuse Programs Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/22/2016 |
| HB0434 | Law Enforcement Officer Investigation | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0452 | Veterans' and Military Affairs Commission Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/18/2016 |
| HB0459 | Golf Course Property Tax Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0484 | Athletic Trainers in High School | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HCR002 | Concurrent Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act | Governor Signed - 2/8/2016 |
Representative Ray passed nine of his sixteen bills introduced in the 2016 session, giving him a 56.25% passage rate. He also floor sponsored nine bills.[5]
References
- ^ "Paul Ray". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "Paul Ray". Salt Lake City, UT: Paul Ray. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "Paul Ray". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "Paul Ray". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "Paul Ray". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
External links
- Paul Ray's Official Campaign Web Site
- Paul Ray on Project Vote Smart: [1]
- Paul Ray's Campaign Website: [2]
- Paul Ray on Ballot Pedia: [3]
- Utah State Legislature biography pages: Paul Ray