Rebecca Chavez-Houck | |
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Member of the UtahHouseofRepresentatives from the 24th district | |
In office 2008–2018 | |
Preceded by | Ralph Becker |
Succeeded by | Jennifer Dailey-Provost |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Martin Houck |
Residence | Salt Lake City,Utah |
Alma mater | University of Utah |
Rebecca Chavez-Houck was a Democratic member of the Utah State House of Representatives and represented House District 24 through 2018.
Chavez-Houck graduated from Bingham High School in 1978. [1] She later earned a BA and an MPA both from the University of Utah. She currently lives in Salt Lake City with her husband Martin and two children and works in public relations. [2] She is an Episcopalian. [3]
In January 2008 Chavez-Houck was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Ralph Becker becoming mayor of Salt Lake City. Chavez-Houck was elected to a full term in the legislature in November 2008 and currently serves as the minority whip.
During the 2016 legislative session,Chavez-Houck served on the Executive Appropriations Committee,the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee,the House Health and Human Services Committee and the House Government and Operations Committee. [4]
Bill number | Bill title | Status |
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HB0241 | Computer Abuse and Data Recovery Act | Governor Signed - 3/23/2016 |
HB0264 | End of Life Options Act | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0285 | Board of Examiners Meeting Notice Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/21/2016 |
HB0313 | Redistricting Provisions | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0328 | Housing and Homeless Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/22/2016 |
HJR019 | Joint Resolution for Medicaid Expansion Opinion Question | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
Chavez-Houck passed three of the six bills she introduced,giving her a 50% passage rate. She also floor sponsored two Senate bills. [5]
Chavez-Houck introduced HB0264 during the 2016 legislative session that moved to allow for assisted-suicide options. A similar version of the bill had died in the previous year and it also died in the 2016 general session. [6]
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