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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House Votes

1. Permitless Concealed Carry

Allows persons 21 years of age or older in Utah to carry a concealed firearm without a permit.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB60 Roll Call 998029

2. Civilian Review Boards

Would create the Community and Police Relations Commission in Utah, which would be required to address "systemic issues of inequality and racial disparities," as well as report on "data collection" and "law enforcement transparency."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB283 Roll Call 1009681

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB415 Roll Call 1019511

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SJR3 Roll Call 1126492

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$8,154.00/year
HB7 Roll Call 1128478

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB313 Roll Call 1161436

How did they vote?

Nelson T. Abbott
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-057
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Cheryl K. Acton
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-038
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Carl R. Albrecht
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-070
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Stewart E. Barlow
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Gay Lynn Bennion
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-041
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Kera Birkeland
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Brady  Brammer
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Joel K. Briscoe
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-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
Walt  Brooks
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-075
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Jefferson S. Burton
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-064
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Scott H. Chew
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-068
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Steve R. Christiansen
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-047
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Kay J. Christofferson
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-053
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Clare Collard
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-022
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Jennifer  Dailey-Provost
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-022
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
James A. Dunnigan
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-036
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Steve  Eliason
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-043
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Joel Ferry
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Melissa  Garff Ballard
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Francis D. Gibson
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-065
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Matthew H. Gwynn
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Craig Hall
N/A Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-033
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Stephen G. Handy
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Suzanne Harrison
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-032
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Timothy D. Hawkes
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Jon  Hawkins
N/A Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-055
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Sandra  Hollins
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-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
Ken  Ivory
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-039
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Dan N. Johnson
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Marsha Judkins
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-061
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Brian S. King
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-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
Michael L. Kohler
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-059
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Karen  Kwan
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-034
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Bradley G. Last
75% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-071
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Rosemary T. Lesser
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-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
Karianne  Lisonbee
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-014
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Steven J. Lund
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-066
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Phil Lyman
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-069
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Cory  Maloy
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-052
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Ashlee  Matthews
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-037
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Kelly B. Miles
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Carol Spackman Moss
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-034
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Jefferson Moss
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-051
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Calvin R. Musselman
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-009
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Merrill F. Nelson
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-068
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Doug  Owens
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-033
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Michael J. Petersen
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Karen M. Peterson
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-013
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Val L. Peterson
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-056
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Candice B. Pierucci
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-049
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Stephanie  Pitcher
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-040
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Susan Pulsipher
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-045
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Paul F. Ray
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-013
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Adam Robertson
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-063
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Angela  Romero
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-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
Douglas V. Sagers
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Mike  Schultz
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-012
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Travis M. Seegmiller
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-062
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Rex P. Shipp
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-071
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Casey  Snider
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
V. Lowry Snow
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-074
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Robert M. Spendlove
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-042
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Jeffrey D. Stenquist
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-046
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Andrew  Stoddard
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-040
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Keven J. Stratton
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-048
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Mark A. Strong
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-047
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Jordan D. Teuscher
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-044
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Norman K. Thurston
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-062
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Steve Waldrip
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Raymond P. Ward
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Christine F. Watkins
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-067
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Judy Weeks-Rohner
N/A Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-030
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Elizabeth Weight
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-031
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Douglas R. Welton
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-065
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Mark A. Wheatley
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-035
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Stephen L. Whyte
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-063
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
Ryan D. Wilcox
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-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
Brad R. Wilson
60% 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
Mike Winder
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-030
1. Permitless Concealed Carry
2. Civilian Review Boards
3. Limiting Presidential Executive Orders
4. Ending Mask Mandates
5. Social Services Budget
6. Election Security
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