Kay Christofferson

Kay J. Christofferson[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 56 since January 1, 2013.

Kay Christofferson
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 56th[1] district
Assumed office
January 1, 2013
Preceded byKen Sumsion
Personal details
BornFebruary 19
Lehi, Utah
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceLehi, Utah
Alma materBrigham Young University
ProfessionCivil Engineer
Websitechristofferson56.com

Early life

Christofferson was born in Lehi, Utah.

Education

Christofferson earned his degree in civil engineering from Brigham Young University. He lists his occupation as a civil engineer with Horrocks Engineers.

Political career

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%),[3] and won the November 6, 2012 general election with 11,921 votes (87.5%) against Democratic nominee Leslie Dalton.[4]

2014 - Christofferson ran unopposed in both the Republican convention and the general election.[5]

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
Bill NumberBill TitleStatus
HB0029Transportation Interim Committee Reports AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/22/2016
HB0287S01Commission for the Stewardship of Public Lands and Private Donations for Public Lands LitigationHouse/ filed - 3/30/2016
HB0339S01Child Welfare Services AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/23/2016
HB0435S01Teacher Salary Supplement AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016

Christofferson also floor sponsored SB0074S01 Aviation Amendments.[6]

Personal life

Christofferson is married and has seven children.[7] Christofferson resides in Lehi, Utah.[7]

References
  1. "Kay J. Christofferson (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  2. "Kay Christofferson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  3. "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  4. "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  5. "2014 Election results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  6. "2016 Legislation". Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  7. "Kay Christofferson". votesmart.org. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
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