Mike Kennedy (politician)

This article is about the Utah legislator. For other people with the same name, see Michael Kennedy (disambiguation).
Mike Kennedy
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 27th[1] district
Assumed office
January 1, 2013
Preceded by John Dougall
Personal details
Born Michael S. Kennedy
February 2
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Alpine, Utah
Alma mater Brigham Young University
Michigan State University
J. Reuben Clark Law School
Profession Medical Doctor
Website kennedyhousecalls.com

Michael 'Mike' S. Kennedy[2] (born February 2) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives. Kennedy had represented District 27 since January 1, 2013.[3]

Early Life and Career

Kennedy earned his BS from Brigham Young University, his MD from Michigan State University, and his JD from Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School. Kennedy lives in Alpine, Utah, where he works as a family doctor for Premier Family Medical Group.[4][5]

Political career

When District 27 incumbent Republican Representative John Dougall ran for state auditor and left the seat open, Kennedy was selected as one of two candidates from five by the Republican convention for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary which he won with 2,586 votes (52.9%)[6] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 14,335 votes (92.1%) against Constitution candidate Scott Morgan.[7]

During the 2014 General Election, Kennedy faced Democratic nominee WilliamMcGree, winning with 6,997 votes (88.4%).

During the 2016 legislative session, Representative Kennedy served on the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Health and Human Services Committee, and the House Political Subdivisions Committee.[8]

2016 Sponsored Legislation

Bill Number Bill Name Bill Status
HB0081Government Employees Insurance Offerings AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/21/2016
HB0113Health Care Sharing Ministry Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0307Termination of Parental Rights Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HJR010Joint Resolution Authorizing the Lease of a Portion of the Utah State Developmental Center's LandHouse/ to Lieutenant Governor - 3/7/2016

[9]

Kennedy passed two of the four bills he introduced, giving him a 50% passage rate. He also floor sponsored three bills.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Michael S. Kennedy (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Mike Kennedy's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Michael S. Kennedy". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Conflict of Interest Form" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Michael S. Kennedy, M.D., J.D.". Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Health Care. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  6. ↑ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  7. ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Committees". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  9. 1 2 "2016GS Bill Search Results". Salt Lake City, Utah. Retrieved March 31, 2016.


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