Gary Herbert

Governor of Utah

Name: Gary Herbert

Office Title: Governor of Utah

First Elected: 08/11/2009

Last Elected: 11/06/2012

Office Address:

Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Jeanette; 6 Children: Nathan, Kimberli, Shannon, Daniel, Heather, Bradley

Date of Birth: 05/07/1947

Place of Birth: American Fork, UT

Home City: Orem, UT

Religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints


Utah Key Votes

Date Bill No. Bill Title Outcome Vote
March 30, 2011 SB 229 Transportation Funding Revisions Vetoed – Executive Veto

Executive Actions

Date Bill No. Bill Title Outcome Vote
April 1, 2013 HB 103 Prohibits Minors From Using Cell Phones While Driving Signed – Executive Sign
April 1, 2013 HB 228 Amends Liquor Licensing Laws Signed – Executive Sign
March 28, 2013 HB 13 Prohibits Smoking in a Vehicle with Minors Present Signed – Executive Sign
March 27, 2013 HB 96 Extends Tax Credits for Certain Vehicles Signed – Executive Sign
March 22, 2013 HB 76 Authorizes Concealed Carry Without a Permit Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 25, 2012 SB 4001 Authorizes Additional Liquor Licenses Signed – Executive Sign
March 28, 2012 HB 414 Relating to School Bonding Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 27, 2012 SB 223 Requires Public School Students to Recite Pledge of Allegiance Signed – Executive Sign
March 26, 2012 HB 198 Prohibits Regulation of Family Food Signed – Executive Sign
March 26, 2012 HB 316 Extends Waiting Period for Divorce Signed – Executive Sign
March 23, 2012 HB 155 Requires Drug Testing of Certain Welfare Recipients Signed – Executive Sign
March 23, 2012 HB 298 Amends Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Regulations Signed – Executive Sign
March 23, 2012 HB 148 Authorizes the Transfer of Federal Lands to the State Signed – Executive Sign
March 20, 2012 HB 187 Prohibits Recording of Agricultural Operations Signed – Executive Sign
March 20, 2012 HB 461 Requires a 72 hour waiting period prior to an abortion Signed – Executive Sign
March 19, 2012 HB 245 Prohibiting the Use of E-Cigarettes and Hookah Pipes in Public Places Signed – Executive Sign
March 19, 2012 SB 208 Interstate Health Care Compact Signed – Executive Sign
March 16, 2012 HB 363 Requiring Abstinence-Only Sexual Education in Public Schools Vetoed – Executive Veto
Jan. 30, 2012 HB 286 State House Redistricting Signed – Executive Sign
Jan. 30, 2012 SB 125 State Senate Redistricting Signed – Executive Sign
March 30, 2011 SB 294 Patient Access Law Amendments Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 30, 2011 SB 305 Economic Development Through Education Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 30, 2011 SB 229 Transportation Funding Revisions Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 30, 2011 HB 328 State Government Work Week Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 30, 2011 SB 73 Public School Teacher Tenure Modifications Signed – Executive Sign
March 30, 2011 SB 65 Statewide Online Education Program Signed – Executive Sign
March 30, 2011 SB 294 Patient Access Reform Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 30, 2011 SB 305 Economic Development Through Education / Career Alignment Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 30, 2011 SB 229 Transportation Funding Revisions Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 29, 2011 HB 301 School District Property Tax Revisions Signed – Executive Sign
March 29, 2011 HB 1001 Repeal HB 477 Signed – Executive Sign
March 25, 2011 HB 317 Specifies that Gold and Silver Coins are Legal Tender in Utah Signed – Executive Sign
March 23, 2011 HB 353 Authorizing Doctors to Refuse to Perform Abortions Signed – Executive Sign
March 22, 2011 HB 171 Abortion Clinic Licensing Signed – Executive Sign
March 22, 2011 SB 124 Leaving a Child Unattended in a Motor Vehicle Signed – Executive Sign
March 15, 2011 HB 497 Immigration Enforcement Act Signed – Executive Sign
March 15, 2011 HB 116 Guest Worker Program Signed – Executive Sign
March 8, 2011 HB 477 Government Records Amendments Signed – Executive Sign
March 7, 2011 SCR 3 Relating to Continued Federal Funding of the Central Utah Project Vetoed – Executive Pocket Veto
March 31, 2010 SB 251 Requiring Businesses Utilize Federal E-Verify Program Signed – Executive Sign
March 31, 2010 HB 3 Appropriations Adjustments Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
March 31, 2010 SB 22 Notary Public Amendments Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 30, 2010 SB 47 Energy Management Program Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 30, 2010 SB 55 Authorizing Higher Education Institutions to Authorize Charter Schools Signed – Executive Sign
March 29, 2010 SB 63 Retirement System Amendments Signed – Executive Sign
March 29, 2010 HB 18 Expanding Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Signed – Executive Sign
March 29, 2010 SB 43 Retirement System Amendments Signed – Executive Sign
March 22, 2010 HCR 8 Statement of Opposition to Federal Health Care Proposal Signed – Executive Sign
March 22, 2010 SB 36 Requesting Removal of Wolves From Endangered Species List Signed – Executive Sign
March 8, 2010 HB 12 Abortion and Homicide Law Amendments Vetoed – Executive Veto
Feb. 26, 2010 SB 11 Federal Arms Regulation Exemption Signed – Executive Sign

Profession: Realtor

Education:
High school,Orem High School
Attended, Brigham Young University

Political Experience:
Governor, State of Utah, 2009-present
Won Special Election, State of Utah Governor, November 2010
Appointed, State of Utah Governor, August 2009
Lieutenant Governor, State of Utah, 2005-2009
Commissioner, Utah County, 1990-2004

Professional Experience:
Founder, Herbert and Associates
Owner, Herbert and Associates
Founder, The Kids Connection
Staff Sergeant, National Guard, Utah

Non Legislative Committees:
Chair, Economic Development and Commerce Committee, National Governors Association (NGA)
Member, Education and Workforce Committee, National Governors Association (NGA)
Member, Executive Committee, National Governors Association (NGA)
Former Member, Healthcare Reform Task Force

Current Legislative Committees:

Organization:
Chair, Western Governors Association
Former Missionary, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Former Board Member, Provo Orem Chamber of Commerce
Former President, Utah Association of Counties
Former President, Utah Association of Realtors
Former Board Member, Utah Water Conservancy District

Awards and Publications:
National Outstanding Republican County Elected Official of the Year award

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