Jerry W. Stevenson is an American politician and a

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member of the

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representing District 6 since 2023. Prior to redistricting he represented District 21 following his January 25, 2010 appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sheldon Killpack. Stevenson was

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of Layton from 1994 until 2006.

Early life, education, and career

Stevenson attended

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. He has worked as a Weber State University Trustee, the Wasatch Integrated Energy Chair, doing Military Installation, and as the UTA Rail Committee Chair. His primary profession is as a private business owner. Stevenson is married and has children and grandchildren.

Background

*Business Owner *Weber State University Board of Trusties (chair) *Envision Utah (former chair) *DATC Board of Trustees *Layton City Government *Layton City Planning Commission (6 years) * Layton City Council (8 years) *Layton City Mayor (12 years)

Political career

Senator Stevenson was appointed to his Senate seat on January 25, 2010. Stevenson is serving as a Senator for the

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. In 2016, Stevenson served on the following committees: *Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee *Executive Appropriations Committee (Senate Vice Chair) *Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee *Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee *Senate Education Committee *Senate Ethics Committee Senator Stevenson's current committees are: *Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee *Executive Appropriations Committee *Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee *Point of the Mountain Development Commission *Political Subdivisions Interim Committee *Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee *Senate Business and Labor Committee *Senate Business and Labor Confirmation Committee *Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee *Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Confirmation Committee *Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee *Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Confirmation Committee

Elections

Legislation

2016 sponsored bills

Notable legislation

During the 2016 legislative session Senator Stevenson sponsored and was the floor sponsor for many bills dealing with alcohol laws in Utah. His Senate Bill 250 regulates and clarifies the procedure to sell alcohol through drive up windows.

References

External links

Official page
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