Tim Cosgrove

Timothy Michael Cosgrove (born November 26, 1965)[2] is a former Democratic member of the Utah State House of Representatives, representing the 44th District from 2005 through 2014.

Tim Cosgrove
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2014
Succeeded byBruce R. Cutler[1]
Personal details
Born (1965-11-26) November 26, 1965
Political partyDemocratic Party
Spouse(s)Diane Bolingbroke
ResidenceMurray, Utah, U.S.
Alma materWeber State University
George Washington University
OccupationChild advocate

Early life and career

Born November 26, 1965, Cosgrove is a graduate of Weber State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. He then earned his Master of Arts in Political Management from George Washington University. He currently lives in Murray, Utah with his wife Diane and four children and works as a child advocate.[3]

Political career

Representative Cosgrove was first elected to the Utah State Legislature in 2004 and has served continuously since then. In March 2014 he announced that he would not seek re-election.

His committee assignments as a legislator include Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee; House Transportation Committee; House Revenue and Taxation Committee; House Ethics Committee.[4]

2014 Sponsored Legislation
Bill NumberBill TitleStatus
HB0032College Credit for VeteransGovernor Signed - 3/31/2014
HB0108S01Mobile Home Park Task ForceHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0313S02Veterans' and Military Affairs CommissionGovernor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0406S01School Bus Traffic Safety AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0428Veteran Benefit Assistance DisclosureHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014

Representative Cosgrove floor sponsored an additional two bills during the 2014 General Session.

Affiliations

His affiliations include:

  • Child Advocate of the Year (2003), Prevent Child Abuse Utah
  • Outstanding Efforts Promoting Child Health and Safety (2001), Utah Nurses Association
  • Outstanding Legislative Efforts to Save Lives (2000), Utah Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
  • Utah State PTA Health Commissioner (2001–2004)
  • Utah State PTA Legislative Action Committee (2000–2004).[4]

References
  1. Ballotopedia page for district 44
  2. Tim Cosgrove profile, publicbackgroundchecks.com; accessed October 7, 2013.
  3. "Vote Smart Tim Cosgrove". Retrieved April 12, 2014.
  4. "Utah House of Representatives". Utah State Government. Retrieved June 11, 2010.
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