2021-2022 UT Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Utah State Legislature in 2021 and 2022 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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Senate Votes
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
Allows persons 21 years of age or older in Utah to carry a concealed firearm without a permit.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. Civilian Review Boards
Would require the Utah Department of Safety to assist counties and municipalities in establishing "citizen advisory boards," which would have the "authority to review and make recommendations" regarding "police conduct or misconduct."
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
Prevents enforcement of certain executive orders by the U.S. President, requires the Utah Constitutional Defense Council to review certain presidential executive orders, and authorizes the state Attorney General or Governor to seek to have them declared unconstitutional.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Ending Mask Mandates
Terminated the public health orders that required the wearing of a mask or face covering in Salt Lake County, Summit County, Salt Lake City, or any other locality in Utah.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Social Services Budget
Provides the social services base budget for the State of Utah, which appropriates $247,133,400 for FY 2022, plus $7,934,112,600 for FY 2023.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$8,154.00/year
6. Election Security
Enhances election security and voter confidence by instituting a number of election and ballot-related security measures, including valid voter identification requirements.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
67% Report Score
Republican
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-019
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-003
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-010
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-026
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-029
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-004
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-021
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-002
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-005
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
