Daniel Thatcher | |
|---|---|
 Thatcher in 2014 | |
| Member of the Utah Senate | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Brent H. Goodfellow |
| Constituency | 12th district (2011–2023) 11th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | West Valley City,Utah |
Daniel W. Thatcher [1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing District 11 since 2023. Prior to redistricting he represented District 12.
Thatcher was born and raised in West Valley City. [2] Thatcher's official biography describes him as self-educated. [3] His profession is in electronics and low voltage wiring. [2]
Senator Thatcher began his political pursuits when he co-founded the Salt Lake County Young Republicans. He was the chapter's first chair. [3] He is also a co-founder of West Side Matters and has held various elected positions in the Salt Lake County Republican Party. [3]
During the 2016 Session,Thatcher served on the following committees: [5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Daniel Thatcher | 8,548 | 58.8% | |
| Democratic | Clare Collard | 5,998 | 41.2% | |
| Bill Number and Title | Bill Status |
|---|---|
| S.B. 94 Law Enforcement Use of Body Cameras | Senate/Filed for bills not passed 3/10/2016 |
| S.B. 124 Gang Enhancement Provision Amendments | Governor Signed 3/21/2016 |
| S.B. 157 Pawnshop Amendments | Senate/To Governor 3/17/2016 |
| S.B. 187 Reclassification of Misdemeanors | Governor Signed 3/25/2016 |
In 2015,the School Safety and Crisis Line legislation (SB 175),sponsored by Thatcher and Rep. Steve Eliason,passed the Utah State Legislature designating UNI (University Neuropsychiatric Institute,now Huntsman Mental Health Institute) as the crisis provider and an active commission,chaired out of the attorney general's office,for implementation. Thatcher chose to sponsor the legislation after recognizing the statewide epidemic that had personally impacted him numerous times throughout his life. [7]
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