2024 UT Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Utah State Legislature in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
Share this Legislative Scorecard in your district to inform people about the constitutionality of their elected officials' votes.
Senate Votes
1. Homeschool Protection
Eliminates the notary requirement for homeschool affidavits in Utah, allowing parents to file without notarization. It also blocks extra requirements from local school boards, streamlining the process while ensuring parental responsibility.
Read More
Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. Illegal Immigration
Establishes requirements for federal officers releasing aliens (individuals illegally present in the United States) within Utah.
Read More
Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Student Safety
Allows teachers to carry or securely store firearms on school grounds, provided they complete annual defense training and have a valid concealed carry permit.
Read More
Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Firearm Merchant Codes
Prohibits the use of a specific merchant category code for firearms retailers in Utah, preventing financial entities from assigning or requiring the code for firearm-related transactions.
Read More
Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Carbon-capture Rules
Reforms and expands the regulation of carbon capture and storage in Utah.
Read More
Constitutional Vote: No
6. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
Aimed to repeal the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods Pilot Project, which supports the adoption of ranked-choice voting (RCV) for municipalities.
Read More
Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
Legend:
Constitutional
Unconstitutional
Did not vote
| Name | Party | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Stuart Adams | R | 83% | ||||||
| Heidi Balderree | R | 83% | ||||||
| Nate Blouin | D | 17% | ||||||
| Curtis S. Bramble | R | 67% | ||||||
| Gregg D. Buxton | R | 83% | ||||||
| Kirk A. Cullimore | R | 67% | ||||||
| Luz Escamilla | D | 17% | ||||||
| Lincoln Fillmore | R | 80% | ||||||
| Keith Grover | R | 83% | ||||||
| Wayne A. Harper | R | 80% | ||||||
| David P. Hinkins | R | 67% | ||||||
| Don L. Ipson | R | 83% | ||||||
| John D. Johnson | R | 83% | ||||||
| Michael S. Kennedy | R | 83% | ||||||
| Karen Kwan | D | 17% | ||||||
| Daniel McCay | R | 100% | ||||||
| Michael K. McKell | R | 75% | ||||||
| Ann Millner | R | 80% | ||||||
| Derrin R. Owens | R | 60% | ||||||
| Stephanie Pitcher | D | 17% | ||||||
| Jennifer Plumb | D | 17% | ||||||
| Kathleen A. Riebe | D | 17% | ||||||
| Scott D. Sandall | R | 67% | ||||||
| Jerry W. Stevenson | R | 83% | ||||||
| Daniel W. Thatcher | R | 60% | ||||||
| Evan J. Vickers | R | 67% | ||||||
| Todd D. Weiler | R | 60% | ||||||
| Chris H. Wilson | R | 83% | ||||||
| Ronald M. Winterton | R | 67% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 17% |
| Republican | 75.8% |
