Summary
Kay J. Christofferson[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 53.
Kay Christofferson | |
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| Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Sumsion |
| Constituency | 56th district (2013–2023) 53rd district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19 Lehi, Utah |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Lehi, Utah |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Profession | Civil Engineer |
| Website | christofferson56 |
Early life edit
Christofferson was born in Lehi, Utah.
Education edit
Christofferson earned his degree in civil engineering from Brigham Young University. He lists his occupation as a civil engineer with Horrocks Engineers.
Political career edit
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%),[2] and won the November 6, 2012 general election with 11,921 votes (87.5%) against Democratic nominee Leslie Dalton.[3]
2014 - Christofferson ran unopposed in both the Republican convention and the general election.[4]
During the 2016 legislative 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 edit
| 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 |
Christofferson also floor sponsored SB0074S01 Aviation Amendments.[5]
Personal life edit
Christofferson is married and has seven children.[6] Christofferson resides in Lehi, Utah.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Kay Christofferson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ "2014 Election results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ "2016 Legislation". Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ a b "Kay Christofferson". votesmart.org. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
External links edit
- Official page Archived 2017-01-28 at the Wayback Machine at the Utah State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Kay Christofferson at Ballotpedia
- Kay Christofferson at OpenSecrets