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 | 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 |
Greenwood also floor sponsored SB0120S03 Shelter Animal Vaccine Amendments and SB0144 Driver License Modifications.
References
- ^ "Richard A. Greenwood (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ "Richard A. Greenwood". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ "Conflict of Interest Form" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ "Richard Greenwood". Madison, WI: Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ "Richard A. Greenwood". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ "Greenwood Withdraws Bid for Re-Election". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Policy. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ "2014GS Bill Search Results". Salt Lake City, Utah. Retrieved April 5, 2014.