Val Peterson (Utah politician)
| Val Peterson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 59th[1] district | |
|
Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Lorie Fowlke |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Orem, Utah |
| Alma mater |
Brigham Young University United States Army War College |
| Website |
valpeterson |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | Utah National Guard |
| Rank | Colonel |
Val L. Peterson[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 59 since January 1, 2011. Val L. Peterson represents District 59 (Orem, UT) and lives there with his wife, Ann. He currently serves as Vice President of Administration and Legislative Affairs at Utah Valley University.[3]
Early Life and Education
Peterson earned his BA in communications and public relations, his MA in mass communications, and his PhD in educational leadership from Brigham Young University, and his MS in strategic studies from the United States Army War College.[4]
Political career
Val was first elected on November 2, 2010, and last elected on November 4, 2014.[5] During the 2016 General Legislative Session, he served on the Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Government Operations Committee, and the House Business and Labor Committee.[6]
2016 Sponsored Bills
| Bill | Status |
|---|---|
| HB 34- Business and Labor Interim Committee Report Amendments | Governor signed 3/23/16 |
| HB 37- Worker Classification Coordinated Enforcement Act Sunset Amendments | Governor signed 3/18/16 |
| HB 45- Stem Program Amendments | Governor signed 3/22/16 |
| HB 46- Veterans Affairs Amendments | Governor signed 3/25/16 |
| HB 59- State Armory Board Amendments | Governor signed 3/25/16 |
| HB 107- Early College High Schools | House/ filed
3/10/16 |
| HB 127- License Plate Options | Governor signed 3/21/16 |
| HB 182 - Concurrent Enrollment Education Amendments | Governor signed 3/23/16 |
| HB 230 - Workers' Compensation Fund Amendments | Governor signed 3/21/16 |
| HB 304 - Online Prescribing and Dispensing of Medical Devices | House/ filed
3/10/16 |
| HB 379 - Interstate Reciprocity Agreement for Postsecondary Distance Education | Governor signed 3/18/16 |
Representative Val Peterson also floor sponsored SB 30 Department of Commerce Boards, Committees, and Commissions Concurrence Amendments, SB 55 Financial Institutions Amendments, SB 76 Workers' Compensation for Volunteers, SB 103 Strategic Workforce Investments, SB 146 Workers' Compensation Amendments, and SB 178 Economic Development Revisions.
Elections
- 2014 Peterson was unopposed for both the primary election and the general election held on November 4, 2014.[8]
- 2012 Peterson was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary[9] and won the three-way November 6, 2012 General election with 9,971 votes (85.3%) against Libertarian candidate Kenny Barlow and Constitution candidate Benjamin Norton.[10]
- 2010 When District 59 incumbent Republican Representative Lorie Fowlke left the Legislature and left the seat open, Peterson won the June 22, 2010 Republican Primary with 1,417 votes (61%) against former Representative Mike Thompson[11] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 4,376 votes (82.6%) against Democratic nominee James Greer.[12]
References
- ↑ "Val L. Peterson (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Val Peterson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Val Peterson, About Me". Salt Lake City, Utah: Val Peterson. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Val Peterson, About Me". Salt Lake City, Utah: Val Peterson. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Val Peterson". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Val Peterson". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ "2016 Legislation". Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ "2014 election results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 Primary Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Val Peterson at Ballotpedia
- Val Peterson at the National Institute on Money in State Politics