Roger E. Barrus Explained

Roger E. Barrus
State House:Utah
District:18th[1]
Term Start:September 18, 2000
Term End:December 31, 2014
Successor:Timothy Hawkes
Birth Date:4 October 1949
Birth Place:Blackfoot, Idaho
Nationality:American
Party:Republican
Residence:Centerville, Utah
Alma Mater:Utah State University
Profession:Retired

Roger E. Barrus (born 4 October 1949) is a former Republican member of the Utah State House of Representatives representing central Davis County, Utah.

Early life and career

Barrus was born October 4, 1949, in Blackfoot, Idaho. He received his B.S. in Engineering at Utah State University and worked as an environment and safety engineer until he retired. He currently lives in Centerville, UT with his wife Laurel and four children. Barrus is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[2]

Political career

Barrus was elected to the Utah House of Representatives for District 18 in 2000 and has served continuously since then. In 2012 he was re-elected after beating his Democratic opponent Doug Macdonald with 74.3% of the vote.[3]

During the 2014 General Session he served on the House Ethics Committee, the House Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee and the House Public Utilities and Technology Committee.[4]

2014 Sponsored Legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0027 Interlocal Cooperation Act Amendments Governor Signed - 2/19/2014
HB0086S01 Utah Energy Infrastructure Authority Act Amendments Governor Signed - 4/1/2014
HB0125S02 Electrical Transmission Facility Siting Study Act House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0136S01 Assisted Living Facility Surveillance Act House/ filed- 3/5/2014

Representative Barrus also floor sponsored SB0242 Alternative Energy Amendments.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roger E. Barrus (R) . . . April 11, 2014.
  2. Web site: Vote Smart Roger Barrus . April 11, 2014.
  3. Web site: Ballotpedia Roger Barrus . April 4, 2014.
  4. Web site: Roger E. Barrus . April 11, 2014.