Francis Gibson | |
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Majority Leader of the Utah House of Representatives | |
In office January 28, 2019 –November 8, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Brad Wilson |
Succeeded by | Mike Schultz |
Member of the UtahHouseofRepresentatives from the 65th district | |
In office January 1,2009 –November 8,2021 | |
Preceded by | Aaron Tilton |
Succeeded by | Stephen Whyte |
Personal details | |
Born | November 20,1969 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sheila |
Education | Brigham Young University,Utah (BS) University of Houston (MSW) Troy University (MBA) |
Website | Campaign website |
Francis D. Gibson [1] is an American politician and was a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 65 from January 2009 to November 2021. [2] His abrupt resignation in the middle of his term was unexpected,as he cited personal obligations. [3]
Gibson earned his BS from Brigham Young University and his MSW from the University of Houston. He currently works as a health administrator and lives in Mapleton,Utah with his wife Sheila. [4]
2014 Gibson was unopposed for both the Republican convention and the November 4,2014 general election. [5]
2012 Gibson was unopposed for the June 26,2012 Republican Primary [6] and won the November 6,2012 General election with 11,183 votes (86.7%) against Constitution candidate Ken Bowers. [7]
2010 Gibson was selected over a challenger by the Republican convention,and was unopposed for the November 2,2010 General election,winning with 9,027 votes. [8]
2008 Gibson challenged District 75 incumbent Republican Representative Aaron Tilton and was selected by the Republican convention for the November 4,2008 General election,which he won with 11,230 votes (74.9%) against Democratic nominee Douglas Baxter. [9]
During the 2016 legislative session,Gibson served as the majority whip and served on the Executive Appropriations Committee,Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee,Legislative Management Committee,the House Education Committee and the House Special Investigative Committee. [10] Gibson was elected House majority leader in 2018. [11]
On October 26,2021,Gibson announced he would resign his seat in the House of Representatives,citing career and family considerations. [12]
Bill Number | Bill Title | Status |
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HB0185 | Deception Detection Examiners Licensing Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/23/2016 |
HB0244 | Independent Energy Producer Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/25/2016 |
HB0260 | Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/21/2016 |
HB0293 | Continuing Education Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0355 | Peace Officer Situational Training | Governor Signed - 3/30/2016 |
HB0386 | Nursing Care Facility Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/25/2016 |
HB0436S03 | Housing and Homeless Reform Initiative | Governor Signed - 3/25/2016 |
HB0443S01 | School Dropout Prevention and Recovery | Governor Signed - 3/28/2016 |
HB0445 | State School Board Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/18/2016 |
Gibson floor sponsored SB 71 Children's Justice Center Amendments,SB 102 High Coast Infrastructure Tax Credit Amendments,and SB 169 Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund Amendments. [13]
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