Kay Christofferson
American politician
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Kay J. Christofferson[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 53.
53rd district (2023–present)
Kay Christofferson | |
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| Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Sumsion |
| Constituency | 56th district (2013–2023) 53rd district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19 |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Profession | Civil Engineer |
| Website | christofferson56 |
Early life
Christofferson was born in Lehi, Utah.
Education
Christofferson earned his degree in civil engineering from Brigham Young University. He lists his occupation as a civil engineer with Horrocks Engineers.
Political career
2012 - When District 56 incumbent Republican Representative Ken Sumsion ran for Governor of Utah, Christofferson ran in the June 26, 2012 Republican primary, winning with 2,261 votes (58.8%),[2] and won the November 6, 2012 general election with 11,921 votes (87.5%) against Democratic nominee Leslie Dalton.[3]
2014 - Christofferson ran unopposed in both the Republican convention and the general election.[4]
During the 2016 legislative session, he served on the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee, House Transportation Committee as well as the House Public Utilities and Technology Committee.
2016 sponsored legislation
| Bill Number | Bill Title | Status |
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| HB0029 | Transportation Interim Committee Reports Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/22/2016 |
| HB0287S01 | Commission for the Stewardship of Public Lands and Private Donations for Public Lands Litigation | House/ filed - 3/30/2016 |
| HB0339S01 | Child Welfare Services Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/23/2016 |
| HB0435S01 | Teacher Salary Supplement Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
Christofferson also floor sponsored SB0074S01 Aviation Amendments.[5]
