Becky Edwards (politician)
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Ms. Edwards in 2015
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Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 20th[1] district |
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Assumed office January 1, 2009 |
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Preceded by | Paul Neuenschwander |
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Born | September 2 |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | North Salt Lake, Utah |
Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
Website | utahbecky |
Rebecca 'Becky' P. Edwards[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 20 since January 1, 2009.
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Early Life and Career
Born September 2, Edwards earned her BS, her MSW, and her MS from Brigham Young University and then worked as a marriage and family therapist before becoming a homemaker. She lives in North Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband John.[3]
Political career
2014 Edwards was unopposed in the Republican Convention. She faced Democratic party nominee Robert G Moultrie and Constitutional party nominee Donna Taylor. Edwards won the General election with 5,257 votes (71%).[4]
2012 Edwards was selected over a challenger by the Republican convention and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 10,807 votes (75.8%) against Democratic candidate Daniel Donahoe.[5]
2010 Edwards had two challengers and was selected by the Republican convention as one of two candidates for the June 22, 2010 Republican Primary, which she won with 2,043 votes (58%)[6] and won the three-way November 2, 2010 General election with 6,531 votes against Democratic nominee William Ward and returning 2008 Constitution candidate Robert Moultrie.[4]
2008 Edwards challenged District 20 incumbent Republican Representative Paul Neuenschwander in the June 24, 2008 Republican Primary and won with 1,413 votes (52.1%)[7] and won the three-way November 4, 2008 General election with 8,866 votes (65.9%) against Democratic nominee Kyle Roberts and Constitution candidate Robert Moultrie,[8] who had run for the seat in 2006.
During the 2016 General Session Edwards served on the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee as well as the House Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee.[9]
2016 Sponsored Legislation
Bill Number | Bill Title | Status |
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HB0054 | Economic Development Tax Increment Financing Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/23/2016 |
HB0056 | Women in the Economy Commission Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/18/2016 |
HB0097 | Children with Cancer Special License Plate | Governor Signed - 3/18/2016 |
HB0102S01 | Transliterator Services Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0121 | Building Code Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0134 | State Work of Art | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0291 | Working Families Employment Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0294 | Second-hand Store Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0324 | Capital Facilities Revisions | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0418S01 | Economic Revitalization and Investment Modifications | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0431 | Affordable Housing Revisions | Governor Signed - 3/29/2016 |
HB0474 | Economic Revitalization and Investment Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HJR014S01 | Joint Resolution Supporting the Retention of Public Educators | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
Edwards passed four of the thirteen bills she introduced, giving her a 30.8% passage rate. She also floor sponsored four Senate bills.[10]
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External links
- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Becky Edwards at Ballotpedia
- Becky Edwards at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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