Gary Richard Herbert is an American politician who served as the 17th governor of Utah from 2009 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party,he chaired the National Governors Association during the 2015–2016 cycle.
John Valentine is a former member of the Utah State Senate,who represented Utah's 14th Senate District from 1999 to 2014. Prior to being appointed to the Utah Senate he served in the Utah House of Representatives representing Utah's 58th House District from 1988 to 1992 and Utah's 59th House District from 1992 to 1998. Valentine served as the Utah Senate President from 2005 to 2008. On August 4,2014,Valentine was appointed by Governor Gary R. Herbert to serve as Chair of the Utah State Tax Commission.
Scott Jenkins is an American politician and businessman from Utah. A Republican,he is a member of the Utah State Senate,representing the state's 20th senate district covering parts of Weber and Davis counties. He is retiring from his position as Senator and will not be running for reelection in 2016. Jenkins has an associate degree from Weber State University.
Wayne Larry Niederhauser is an American politician and certified public accountant from Utah. A Republican,he served as a member of the Utah State Senate from 2006 to 2018,representing the state's 9th senate district in Salt Lake County including the cities of Sandy and Draper. From 2013 to 2019,he served as President of the Utah State Senate.
Mike Schultz is an American politician from Utah. He is a Republican member of the Utah State House,representing the state's 12th house district. He currently serves as the Majority leader in the House,a position he has held since November 9,2021 when his predecessor in that office,Francis Gibson abruptly resigned from the legislature.
Jerry W. Stevenson is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing District 6 since 2023. Prior to redistricting he represented District 21 following his January 25,2010 appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sheldon Killpack. Stevenson was mayor of Layton from 1994 until 2006.
Ralph Okerlund is an American politician and a Republican and a former member of the Utah State Senate that represented District 24 from 2009 to 2020. He was the Senate's majority leader from January 28,2013 to 2020.
David P. Hinkins is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing District 26. Prior to redistricting he represented District 27. since January 1,2009.
Alvin B. Jackson is a former Republican Senator for Utah State's 14th district. He was appointed by Governor Gary Herbert to fill a vacant seat caused by the resignation of John Valentine,who resigned to head the Utah Tax Commission. He resigned in July 2016 to take a job out of state,and was replaced by another appointee,Daniel Hemmert.
The Illinois general election was held on November 8,2016.
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017,also known as the "Gas Tax",is a California legislative bill that was passed on April 6,2017 with the aim of repairing roads,improving traffic safety,and expanding public transit systems across the state. The approval of the fuel tax was for a projected $52.4 billion,or $5.24 billion per year,to be raised over the next 10 years to fund the state's infrastructure. The bill passed primarily along party lines,with most Democrats supporting the bill while most Republicans were against it. The bill passed with a vote of 27–11 in the Senate and 54–26 in the Assembly. According to California Department of Transportation,for maintenance projects on state highways,while providing funding to enhance trade corridors,transit,and active transportation facilities,in addition to repairing local streets and roads throughout California.
California Proposition 6 was a measure that was submitted to California voters as part of the November 2018 election. The ballot measure proposed a repeal of the Road Repair and Accountability Act,which is also known as Senate Bill 1. The measure failed with about 57% of the voters against and 43% in favor.
California Proposition 69 was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that appeared on ballots in California in the June primary election in 2018. This measure put the revenue from the Road Repair and Accountability Act,which increased fuel taxes,in a "lockbox" so that it can only be used for transportation-related purposes. It also exempts said gas tax revenue from the previously existing appropriations mandate and expenditures limit. This state constitution amendment ensures that revenues from SB1 Gas Taxes established by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 can only be used for transportation-related purposes.
Karen Kwan is an American politician serving in the Utah State Senate from the 12th district. On January 16,2023 she was selected by delegates of the Utah Democratic Party to replace resigning Senator Karen Mayne. Before her appointment to the Senate she served in the Utah House of Representatives,representing the 34th district from 2017 to 2023. She also previously served as the House Minority Whip.
Melissa Garff Ballard is an American politician and music educator who has been serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives for the 20th district since January 1,2019.
Air quality in Utah is often some of the worst in the United States. Poor air quality in Utah is due to the mountainous topography which can cause pollutants to build up near the surface combined with the prevalence of emissions from gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles,especially older models. Burning wood fuel for home heating can also contribute significantly to poor air quality. Homes heated with wood contribute about 3000 times the amount of pollution as homes heated with natural gas. About 50% of air pollution in Salt Lake County is from vehicles.
Jordan D. Teuscher is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 44th district. Elected in November 2020,he assumed office on January 1,2021.He has 2 sons one named Tristan. He also has new daughter named Maddie.
On November 8,2016,Illinois voters approved the Illinois Transportation Taxes and Fees Lockbox Amendment,a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that prohibits lawmakers from using transportation funds for anything other than their stated purpose.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is a landmark United States federal law which aims to curb inflation by possibly reducing the federal government budget deficit,lowering prescription drug prices,and investing into domestic energy production while promoting clean energy. It was passed by the 117th United States Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 16,2022.
