Johnny Anderson (politician)

Johnny Anderson[2] is an American politician and a former Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives. He represented District 34 from his November 25, 2009 appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Kory Holdaway until January 2017. He announced he would not seek re-election after the 2016 legislative session.

Johnny Anderson
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 34th[1] district
In office
November 25, 2009 – January 2017
Preceded byKory Holdaway
Succeeded byKaren Kwan
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceTaylorsville, Utah
Alma materUniversity of Phoenix
Websitevote4johnny.com

Early life and eareer

Anderson earned his BS in business management from the University of Phoenix. He owns a chain of daycares and lists his profession as an early childhood educator and small business owner.[3] He currently lives in Taylorsville with his wife Sharon and six children.

Political career
  • 2014 Anderson was unopposed in the Republican convention and won the general election with 3,901 votes (53.4%) against Democratic nominee Karen Kwan.[4]
  • 2012 Anderson was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican primary[5] and won the November 6, 2012 general election with 6,255 votes (53.4%) against Democratic nominee Celina Milner.[4]
  • 2010 Anderson was unopposed for the June 22, 2010 Republican primary[6] and won the November 2, 2010 general election with 3,989 votes (62.2%) against Democratic nominee Clover Meaders.[7]

During the 2016 legislative session, Anderson was on the Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Political Subdivisions Committee and the House Transportation Committee.[8]

2016 sponsored legislation
Bill NumberBill NameStatus
HB0055S01State Highway System AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/18/2016
HB0060Class B and Class C Road Fund AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 2/12/2016
HB0168Transportation Funding ModificationsGovernor Signed - 3/4/2016
HB0187S01Animal Shelter AmendmentsHouse filed - 2/23/2016
HB0209Public Transit District Board County Appointment AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/23/2016
HB0296S01Transportation Funding RevisionsHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0407Sexual Conduct with a Minor AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0415S01Motor Vehicle Accident Cost RecoveryHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0416Driver License for Youths in Foster CareHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016

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Anderson passed four the nine bills he introduced, giving him a 44.4% passage rate. He also floor sponsored four Senate bills.[9]

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References
  1. "Johnny Anderson (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  2. "Johnny Anderson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  3. "Johnny Anderson". Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  4. "2014 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  5. "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  6. "2010 Primary Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  7. "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  8. "Committees". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  9. "2016 -- Legislation(House Of Representatives)". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
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