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==Early Life and Career== |
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Ivory earned his [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] in [[Japanese language|Japanese]] from [[Brigham Young University]] and his [[Juris Doctor|JD]] from [[California Western School of Law]]. |
Ivory earned his [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] in [[Japanese language|Japanese]] from [[Brigham Young University]] and his [[Juris Doctor|JD]] from [[California Western School of Law]]. Ivory lives in [[West Jordan, Utah]] and serves as the President of Ivory Law. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://le.utah.gov/house2/detail.jsp?i=IPSONDL|title= Don Ipson| publisher= Utah House of Representatives |location= Salt Lake City, Utah |accessdate= April 10, 2014}}</ref> Ivory is surrently employed by the American Lands Council, and serves as president of the non-profit. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://le.utah.gov/house2/detail.jsp?i=IPSONDL|title= Don Ipson| publisher= Utah House of Representatives |location= Salt Lake City, Utah |accessdate= April 10, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Pivotal Legislation== |
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Representative Ivory is a strong support of states' rights and frequently advocates for [[Utah]] to regain control of [[federal lands]]. In 2012, Ivory sponsored [http://le.utah.gov/~2012/bills/hbillenr/hb0148.htm HB 148], The Utah Transfer of Public Lands Act , which asserted that the federal government must grant federal land back to the state of [[Utah]]. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765558273/Here-is-why-Utah-should-acquire-its-federal-lands.html?pg=all |
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Representative Ivory has not sponsored any pivotal pieces of legislation. |
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|title= Ken Ivory: Here is why Utah should acquire its federal lands |publisher= Deseret News |publisher= Salt Lake City, Utah |accessdate= April 10, 2014}}</ref> Though the bill was signed into law, federal lands have remained in control of the [[Department of the Interior]]. |
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Revision as of 18:45, 16 April 2014
Ken Ivory | |
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| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 47th[1] district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Mascaro |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | West Jordan, Utah |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University California Western School of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | voteivory |
Ken Ivory[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 47 since January 1, 2011.
Early Life and Career
Ivory earned his BA in Japanese from Brigham Young University and his JD from California Western School of Law. Ivory lives in West Jordan, Utah and serves as the President of Ivory Law. [3] Ivory is surrently employed by the American Lands Council, and serves as president of the non-profit. [4]
Political Career
- 2012 Ivory was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary[5] and won the three-way November 6, 2012 General election with 7,354 votes (62.5%) against Democratic nominee Joseph Huey and Libertarian candidate Chase Lantis.[6]
- 2010 Ivory challenged District 47 incumbent Republican Representative Steven Mascaro and was chosen by the Republican convention for the November 2, 2010 General election; Ivory won with 4,384 votes (61%) against Democratic nominee John Rendell,[7] who had run for a Utah State Senate seat in 2008.
During the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions, Ivory served on the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Government Operations Committee, the House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, and the House Rules Committee. During the interim, Ivory serves on the Government Operations Interim Committee and the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee. He is also a member of the Commission on Federalism and the Federal Funds Commission. [8]
2014 Sponsored Legislation
| Bill Number | Bill Name | Bill Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB0109S02 | Public Education Capital Funding Equalization | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0120S01 | Continuing Education on Federalism | Governor Signed - 3/31/2014 |
| HB0371 | Water Reuse Amendments | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HJR007S01 | Joint Rules Resolution on Legislative Review Notes | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HJR021 | Joint Resolution on the Sovereign Character of Pilt--payment in Lieu of Taxes | House/ to Lieutenant Governor - 3/18/2014 |
| HB0281 | Motorcycle Amendments | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
| HB0308 | Criminal Penalty Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/29/2014 |
| HB0368 | Jury Duty Amendments | House/ filed - 3/13/2014 |
Ivory also floor sponsored SB0261 Emergency Room Services Amendments, and SB0274S01 Water Jurisdiction Amendments.
Pivotal Legislation
Representative Ivory is a strong support of states' rights and frequently advocates for Utah to regain control of federal lands. In 2012, Ivory sponsored HB 148, The Utah Transfer of Public Lands Act , which asserted that the federal government must grant federal land back to the state of Utah. [10] Though the bill was signed into law, federal lands have remained in control of the Department of the Interior.
References
- ^ "Ken Ivory (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "Ken Ivory's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "Don Ipson". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "Don Ipson". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "Ken Ivory". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "2014GS Bill Search Results". Salt Lake City, Utah. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "Ken Ivory: Here is why Utah should acquire its federal lands". Salt Lake City, Utah. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Ken Ivory at Ballotpedia
- Ken Ivory at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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