Keven Stratton Explained

Keven Stratton
Office:Member of the Utah House of Representatives
Constituency:58th district (2012–2013)
48th district (2013–2023)
58th district (2023–present)
Term Start:April 28, 2012
Predecessor:Stephen Sandstrom
Nationality:American
Party:Republican
Residence:Orem, Utah
Alma Mater:Brigham Young University
J. Reuben Clark Law School
Profession:Attorney

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, has served as 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 was owner and operator of Cascade Golf Course before it's sale and redevelopment in 2013.[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 numberBill title Status
HB0128Alimony Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0129Towing Surcharge Amendments Governor signed - 3/21/16
HB0219Resource Management Planning Governor signed - 3/25/16
HB0335Public Education Curriculum Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0343School Administration Amendments Governor signed - 3/23/16
HB0374S03Accessible Parking Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0430Hole in the Rock State Park Designation House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0454Educator Rights AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
HCR016S01[8] Concurrent Resolution on Utah Public LandsHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
HCR017S01[9] Concurrent Resolution Opposing Unilateral Use of the Antiquities ActHouse/ 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

External links

Notes and References

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

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