Melvin R. Brown | |
|---|---|
| Member of the UtahHouseofRepresentatives from the 53rd [1] district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15,1938 Henefer,Utah |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Coalville,Utah |
| Alma mater | Utah State University |
Melvin Richins Brown (born February 15,1938) is a Republican member of the Utah State House of Representatives who lives in Coalville,Utah,and represents House District 53.
Brown was born on February 15,1938,in Henefer,Utah. His parents are Esther Richins and Leonard Brown. He along with Eddie Jensen were the first North Summit Braves to make football First Team All state. Brown was the Center of the 1955 North Summit Football Team. Along with the 1955 team were Wayne Wright and Roy Richins. Brown holds a bachelor's degree in education from Utah State University and did graduate work in educational psychology at the University of Utah. He lists his profession as farmer and consultant. He currently lives in Coalville,Utah and is the father of four children. [2]
Brown was first elected to the State House in 1986 and served through 2000. He was then re-elected in 2006. From 1993 to 1994 he was the House Assistant Majority Whip and from 1995 to 1998 he was the Speaker of the House.
During the 2016 legislative session,Brown served on the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee,the House Health and Human Services Committee,House Natural Resources,Agriculture,and Environment Committee and the Rural Development Legislative Liaison Committee. [4]
| Bill Number | Bill Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB0248 | Municipal Disconnection Amendments | Governor Signed –March 30,2016 |
| HB0360S02 | Land Use Amendments | House/ filed –October 3,2016 |
Brown also floor sponsored SB0109S01 School and Institutional Trust Lands Amendments,and SJR012 Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution -- Changes to School Funds. [5]
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