Keven Stratton
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
Assumed office
April 28, 2012
Preceded byStephen Sandstrom
Constituency58th district (2012–2013)
48th district (2013–2023)
58th district (2023–present)
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceOrem, Utah
Alma materBrigham Young University
J. Reuben Clark Law School
ProfessionAttorney
Websitekevenstratton.com

Keven J. Stratton[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 58.[2] Stratton was appointed in April 28, 2012, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Stephen Sandstrom.[3] Between 2013 and 2023 he represented district 48. He lives in Orem.[4]

Early life and education

Stratton earned his BS in finance from Brigham Young University and his JD from its J. Reuben Clark Law School. He has eight children, a scoutmaster, and has owned and operated small businesses in Utah County. He is a real estate, business, and estate-planning attorney. He is also a land developer and owner and operator of the Cascade Golf Course.[5]

Political career

Stratton was appointed on January 1, 2013.[4] During the 2016 Legislative Session, he served on the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee.[6]

He has also taken a stand in favor of morality laws such as outlawing sex outside of marriage. He was one of 32 Utah Republicans who voted to keep extra-marital sex illegal in Utah.[7]

2016 sponsored legislation

Bill number Bill title Status
HB0128 Alimony Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0129 Towing Surcharge Amendments Governor signed - 3/21/16
HB0219 Resource Management Planning Governor signed - 3/25/16
HB0335 Public Education Curriculum Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0343 School Administration Amendments Governor signed - 3/23/16
HB0374S03 Accessible Parking Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0430 Hole in the Rock State Park Designation House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0454 Educator Rights Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HCR016S01[8] Concurrent Resolution on Utah Public Lands House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HCR017S01[9] Concurrent Resolution Opposing Unilateral Use of the Antiquities Act House/ filed - 3/10/2016

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Stratton also floor-sponsored SB0234 Protecting Unborn Children Amendments[11] and SB0237S01 Immigration and Alien Related Amendments.[12][10]

Elections

References

  1. ^ "Keven J. Stratton (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  2. ^ "Keven Stratton's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  3. ^ Hesterman, Billy (April 28, 2012). "Stratton selected to replace Sandstrom in Legislature". Daily Herald. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Keven Stratton". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  5. ^ "Keven Stratton, Meet Keven". Salt Lake City, UT: Keven J. Stratton. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  6. ^ "Keven J. Stratton". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  7. ^ Sorace, Stephen (March 7, 2019). "Sex outside of marriage may soon be legal in Utah". Fox News. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  8. ^ "HCR016". le.utah.gov. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  9. ^ "HCR017". le.utah.gov. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  10. ^ a b "Keven J. Stratton, Current Legislation". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  11. ^ "SB0234". le.utah.gov. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  12. ^ "SB0237". le.utah.gov. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  13. ^ "2014 Election Results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  14. ^ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  15. ^ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 30, 2014.

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