Derrin Owens

Derrin Owens
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 58th district
Assumed office
August 10, 2015
Preceded by Jon Cox
Personal details
Born Show Low, Arizona
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Fountain Green, Utah
Alma mater Southern Utah University and Grand Canyon University
Profession School Counselor
Religion Mormon

Derrin Owens[1] (born April 7 in Show Low, Arizona) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 58[2] since January 1, 2015.

Early life and education

Owens was born in the Show Low, Arizona and is the eighth of nine children. After serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints in Chicago, Illinois, his family moved to Ephraim, Utah. He received a bachelor's degree in Social Science from Southern Utah University. He received a master's degree in Education from Grand Canyon University. He is now a school counselor who works closely with the students at Juab High School. He currently lives in Fountain Green, Utah with his wife Heather and five children.[3]

Political career

2015 Owens was appointed by Governor Gary Herbert after the resignation of former Representative Jon Cox.[4]

During the 2016 General Session Owens served on the House Business and Labor Committee, House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, and Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee. During the interim he serves on the Business and Labor Interim Committee and the Transportation Interim Committee.[5]

2016 sponsored legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0139 Transparency Advisory Board Modifications Governor Signed - 3/18/2016
HB0226 Early Intervention Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0447 Student Residence Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0448 Airport Fee Amendments Governor Signed - 3/23/2016

[6]

In 2016, Owens floor sponsored SB 144 Dead Domestic Animal Disposal Amendments. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Derrin Owens(R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Derrin Owens' Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Utah Representatives". Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  4. ↑ "2014 Election Results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Derrin Owens Legislative Page". Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  6. 1 2 "2016 Legislation". Utah Legislature. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
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