Steve Eliason
Steve Eliason | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Laura Black |
| Constituency | 45th district (2011–2023) 43rd district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Sandy, Utah |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Profession | Certified public accountant |
| Website | www.tellsteve.org |
Steven 'Steve' Eliason[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 43, which covers a part of southern Salt Lake County.
Early life and career
[edit]Born May 26, Eliason earned his BS in accounting and his MBA from the University of Utah. He currently works as a senior director at the University of Utah Hospital. He has lived in Sandy, Cottonwood Heights, and Midvale for all of his adult life. [2]
Political career
[edit]2024
[edit]In the 2024 general election, Steve Eliason defeated Democrat Jason Barber, receiving 55.8% of the vote to Barber's 44.2%.[3]
2022
[edit]Steve Eliason advanced from the Republican Convention. In the general eletion, he defeated Democrat Alan Anderson 57.2% to 42.8%.[4]
2020
[edit]Eliason advanced from the Republican convention in 2020. He defeated Democrat Wendy Davis, earning 50.2% of the vote to Davis' 49.8%.[5]
2018
[edit]Eliason ran unopposed in the 2018 general election.[6]
2016
[edit]Elian ran unopposed in the 2016 Republican Primary. He defeated Democrat Nikki Cunard in the general election, earning 55.08% of the vote to Cunard's 44.92%.[7]
2014
[edit]Eliason was unopposed for the June 24, 2014 Republican Primary and won the November 4, 2014 General election with 4,908 votes (58.2%) against Democratic nominee Susan Marques Booth.[8]
2012
[edit]Eliason was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary[9] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 8,048 votes (55.4%) against Democratic nominee Gary Forbush.[10]
2010
[edit]To challenge incumbent Democratic Representative Laura Black, Eliason was unopposed for the June 22, 2010 Republican Primary[11] and won the three-way November 2, 2010 General election with 4,198 votes (51.4%) against Representative Black and Constitution candidate David Perry,[12] who had run for the seat in 2008.
During the 2016 General Session Eliason served on the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Education Committee, the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee and the House Retirement and Independent Entities Committee.[13]
2016 sponsored legislation
[edit]| Bill Number | Bill Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB0001S01 | Public Education Base Budget Amendments | Governor Signed - 2/16/2016 |
| HB0021 | Election Revisions | Governor Signed - 3/18/2016 |
| HB0039 | Pass-through Entity Return Filing Date | Governor Signed - 3/21/2016 |
| HB0041 | Fees for Supplemental Hours | House/ filed - 2/24/2016 |
| HB0120S01 | DUI Enforcement Funding Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/21/2016 |
| HB0169 | Little Sahara State Park Designation | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0208 | Tax Issues Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/21/2016 |
| HB0240 | Opiate Overdose Response Act—Standing Orders and Other Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/23/2016 |
| HB0265S01 | Mental Health Practitioner Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/30/2016 |
| HB0308 | Disease Prevention and Substance Abuse Reduction Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/25/2016 |
| HB0331S01 | Education Provisions | Governor Signed - 3/23/2016 |
| HB0344S01 | Move Over Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/18/2016 |
| HB0350S02 | Department of Alcohol Beverage Control—Operations Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0354 | Driver Education Funding Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0385 | Petroleum Vapor Recovery Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0389 | Sanctuary City Liability Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0394 | Disposition of Ballots | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0395 | Legislative Reports Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0412 | Vote by Mail Changes | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0446 | Statewide Homeless Services and Affordable Housing Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0477 | Suicide Prevention Modifications | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
Representative Eliason also floor sponsored SB002201 Foreclosure of Residential Rental Property, SB0038S04 School Funding Amendments, SB0091S02 Board of Education Amendments, SB0126 Committee Authority Amendments, SB0153 Self-reliance Training for Public Assistance Recipients, SB0239 School Governance Amendments, SB0248 Public Notice of Unclaimed Property, SB0252 Joint Tenancy Amendments, SB256 Judgment Interest Rate Amendments, and SCR012 Concurrent Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Utah Sport and Olympic Legacy Efforts[permanent dead link].
Awards
[edit]Representative Eliason has been recognized for various leadership awards throughout the state.
Elected Official of the Year – Canyons School District
Outstanding Legislator Award – Utah Association of Public Health Boards
Mental Health Champion Legislative Award – Mental Health America
Friend of the Taxpayer – Utah Taxpayers Association
Public Health Hero – Utah Public Health Association
Executive Award of Merit – Utah Department of Public Safety
Allies in Action Award – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Business Champion Award – Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
References
[edit]- ^ "Steve Eliason (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "Steve Eliason". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ "2024 General Election Certification" (PDF). Salt Lake County Clerk. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "2022 General Election State Canvass Certification" (PDF). Utah.gov. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "2020 General Election Canvass" (PDF). Utah.gov. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "2018 General Election Canvass" (PDF). Utah.gov. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "2016 General Election Statewide Canvass" (PDF). Utah.gov. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "2014 Election Results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "2010 Primary Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "Steve Eliason". Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ "2016 Legislation". Utah Legislature. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
External links
[edit]- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Steven Eliason at Ballotpedia
- Steven Eliason at the National Institute on Money in State Politics