Steve Eliason | |
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Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Laura Black |
Constituency | 45th district (2011–2023) 43rd district (2023–present) |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Sandy,Utah |
Alma mater | University of Utah |
Profession | Certified public accountant |
Website | www.steveforutahhouse.com |
Steven 'Steve' Eliason [1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 43,which covers a part of southern Salt Lake County.
Born May 26,Eliason earned his BS in accounting and his MBA from the University of Utah. He currently works as a senior director at the University of Utah Hospital. He has lived in Sandy,Cottonwood Heights,and Midvale for all of his adult life. [2]
In the 2024 general election,Steve Eliason defeated Democrat Jason Barber,receiving 55.8% of the vote to Barber's 44.2%. [3]
Steve Eliason advanced from the Republican Convention. In the general eletion,he defeated Democrat Alan Anderson 57.2% to 42.8%. [4]
Eliason advanced from the Republican convention in 2020. He defeated Democrat Wendy Davis,earning 50.2% of the vote to Davis' 49.8%. [5]
Eliason ran unopposed in the 2018 general election. [6]
Elian ran unopposed in the 2016 Republican Primary. He defeated Democrat Nikki Cunard in the general election,earning 55.08% of the vote to Cunard's 44.92%. [7]
Eliason was unopposed for the June 24,2014 Republican Primary and won the November 4,2014 General election with 4,908 votes (58.2%) against Democratic nominee Susan Marques Booth. [8]
Eliason was unopposed for the June 26,2012 Republican Primary [9] and won the November 6,2012 General election with 8,048 votes (55.4%) against Democratic nominee Gary Forbush. [10]
To challenge incumbent Democratic Representative Laura Black,Eliason was unopposed for the June 22,2010 Republican Primary [11] and won the three-way November 2,2010 General election with 4,198 votes (51.4%) against Representative Black and Constitution candidate David Perry, [12] who had run for the seat in 2008.
During the 2016 General Session Eliason served on the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee,the House Education Committee,the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee and the House Retirement and Independent Entities Committee. [13]
Bill Number | Title | Status | Year |
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HB0413 | Student Mental Health Amendments | Governor Signed | 2024 |
HB0038 | Psychotropic Medication Oversight Pilot Program Amendments | Governor Signed | 2024 |
SB0027 | Behavioral Health System Amendments | Governor Signed | 2024 |
HB0071 | SafeUT and School Safety Amendments | Governor Signed | 2024 |
HB0023 | Forensic Mental Health Amendments | Governor Signed | 2023 |
HB0499 | Behavioral Health Crisis Response Amendments | Governor Signed | 2023 |
HB0066 | School Mental Health Amendments | Governor Signed | 2023 |
HCR006 | Concurrent Resolution on School Mental Health | Governor Signed | 2023 |
HB0001 | Public Education Base Budget | Governor Signed | 2022 |
HB0236 | Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program | Governor Signed | 2022 |
HB0440 | Utah Mental Health Crisis Line Amendments | Governor Signed | 2022 |
HB0396 | Youth Mental Health Program Amendments | Governor Signed | 2022 |
HB0046 | Suicide Prevention Program Amendments | Governor Signed | 2021 |
HB0336 | School-Based Behavioral Health Programs | Governor Signed | 2021 |
HB0337 | Expansion of Behavioral Health Services | Governor Signed | 2021 |
HB0093 | Behavioral Health Delivery System Amendments | Governor Signed | 2021 |
SB0155 | Behavioral Health Crisis Response Funding | Governor Signed | 2021 |
SB0093 | Mental Health Access Amendments | Governor Signed | 2020 |
HB0459 | School Counselor Amendments | Governor Signed | 2020 |
HB0207 | Child Mental Health Amendments | Governor Signed | 2020 |
HB0323 | Suicide Prevention in Schools Amendments | Governor Signed | 2020 |
HB0017 | Suicide Prevention Modifications | Governor Signed | 2019 |
HB0373 | School Mental Health and Safety Amendments | Governor Signed | 2019 |
Representative Steve Eliason is a member of the following committees:
Representative Eliason has been recognized for various leadership awards throughout the state.
Elected Official of the Year –Canyons School District
Outstanding Legislator Award –Utah Association of Public Health Boards
Mental Health Champion Legislative Award –Mental Health America
Friend of the Taxpayer –Utah Taxpayers Association
Public Health Hero –Utah Public Health Association
Executive Award of Merit –Utah Department of Public Safety
Allies in Action Award –American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Business Champion Award –Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
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