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| alma_mater = [[Brigham Young University]] |
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'''Kevin T. Van Tassell''' (born March 3, 1952)<ref> |
'''Kevin T. Van Tassell''' (born March 3, 1952)<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.publicbackgroundchecks.com/SearchResponse.aspx?view=NM&fn=Kevin&mn=T&ln=VanTassell&city=&state=&zip=&dob=19520303&age= | title=You searched: Kevin Vantassell| archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912173139/http://www.publicbackgroundchecks.com/SearchResponse.aspx?view=NM&fn=Kevin&mn=T&ln=VanTassell&city=&state=&zip=&dob=19520303&age= | archive-date=2012-09-12}}</ref> is an [[Politics of the United States|American politician]] and former manager of Zion's Bank in Vernal, [[Utah]]. A [[Utah Republican Party|Republican]], he is a member of the [[Utah State Senate]], representing the state's [[26th Utah Senate District|26th senate district]] in [[Daggett County, Utah|Daggett]], [[Duchesne County, Utah|Duchesne]], [[Summit County, Utah|Summit]], [[Uintah County, Utah|Uintah]] and [[Wasatch County, Utah|Wasatch]] Counties. |
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==Early life, education, and career== |
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Van Tassell is married to his wife, Janice, who helps out in the Senate every year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/59751/kevin-van-tassell#.U07nrfldX-A |title=Kevin T. Van Tassell's Political Summary |publisher= Project Vote Smart |accessdate= April 15, 2014 }}</ref> |
Van Tassell is married to his wife, Janice, who helps out in the Senate every year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/59751/kevin-van-tassell#.U07nrfldX-A |title=Kevin T. Van Tassell's Political Summary |publisher= Project Vote Smart |accessdate= April 15, 2014 }}</ref> |
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His daughter, Nicole, joined a Mormon polygamist group. Van Tassell sponsored a bill to increase the severity of Utah's polygamy penalties when she chose to leave polygamy.<ref>http://www.sltrib.com/home/5038338-155/utah-senator-pointed-to-his-daughter</ref> |
His daughter, Nicole, joined a Mormon polygamist group. Van Tassell sponsored a bill to increase the severity of Utah's polygamy penalties when she chose to leave polygamy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/5038338-155/utah-senator-pointed-to-his-daughter|title=Utah senator pointed to his daughter — a plural wife — to push passage of polygamy bill}}</ref> |
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==Political career== |
==Political career== |
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Kevin Van Tassell|votes=15,249|percentage=69.7%}} |
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Wayne Stevens|votes=6,622|percentage=30.3%}} |
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Wayne Stevens|votes=6,622|percentage=30.3%}} |
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{{Election box end}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Kevin_Van_Tassell|title=Kevin Van Tassell - Ballotpedia|website=ballotpedia.org|access-date=2016-04-01}}</ref> |
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==Legislation== |
==Legislation== |
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Latest revision as of 18:09, 15 July 2024
Kevin T. VanTassell | |
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Member of the Utah Senate from the 26th district | |
In office January 15, 2007 – present | |
Personal details | |
Born | March 3, 1952 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Janice |
Residence(s) | Vernal, Utah, U.S. |
Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
Occupation | Banker |
Website | Legislative Website |
Kevin T. Van Tassell (born March 3, 1952)[1] is an American politician and former manager of Zion's Bank in Vernal, Utah. A Republican, he is a member of the Utah State Senate, representing the state's 26th senate district in Daggett, Duchesne, Summit, Uintah and Wasatch Counties.
Early life, education, and career
[edit]Van Tassell attended Brigham Young University and graduated from American Banker's Commercial Lending School.[2] He is a banker by profession.[2] Van Tassell is the past president of the Duchesne County Hospital Board and has been a member of the Intermountain Farmer Board of Directors, Vernal Chamber of Commerce Dinamites, and Vernal Rotary Club.[2]
Van Tassell is married to his wife, Janice, who helps out in the Senate every year.[3] His daughter, Nicole, joined a Mormon polygamist group. Van Tassell sponsored a bill to increase the severity of Utah's polygamy penalties when she chose to leave polygamy.[4]
Political career
[edit]Van Tassell was elected to the Senate in 2005 and began his service in 2006.[2] During his legislative service, Van Tassell was the recipient of the Utah Adult Protective Services Outstanding Achievement Award and the "It begins with Me Award" from Zion's Bank.[2] Senator Van Tassell is the Chair for the Senate Rules Committee.
In 2016, Van Tassell served on the following committees:[5]
- Infrastructure and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee
- Senate Rules Committee (Chair)
- Senate Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Election
[edit]2014
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Kevin Van Tassell | 15,249 | 69.7% | |
Democratic | Wayne Stevens | 6,622 | 30.3% |
Legislation
[edit]2016 sponsored bills
[edit]Bill Number | Bill Title | Bill Status |
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S.B. 14 | American Indian and Alaskan Native Amendments | Governor Signed 3/18/2016 |
S.B. 17 | Revenue and Taxation Amendments | Governor Signed 3/28/2016 |
S.B. 118 | Uintah Basin Air Quality Research Project | Governor Signed 3/21/2016 |
S.B. 132 | Commercial Driver License Amendments | Governor Signed 3/22/2016 |
S.B. 159 | Severance Tax Exemption Extension | Governor Signed 3/28/2016 |
S.B. 162 | Crime Victims Council Amendments | Governor Signed 3/17/2016 |
S.B. 173 | State Fair Park Revisions | Governor Signed 3/25/2016 |
S.B. 177 | Nighttime Highway Construction Noise Amendments | Governor Signed 3/22/2016 |
S.B. 200 | Compensatory Mitigation Program for Sage Grouse | Governor Signed 3/28/2016 |
S.B. 236 | Utah Communications Authority Governance Amendments | Senate/Filed for bills not passed 3/10/2016 |
S.C.R. 3 | Concurrent Resolution Supporting American Indian and Alaskan Native Education State Plan | Governor Signed 3/1/2016 |
S.J.R. 15 | Joint Rules Resolution—Conference Committees | Senate/To Lieutenant Governor 3/17/2016 |
S.R 2 | Senate Rules Resolution—Rules Committee Notice | Senate/To Lieutenant Governor 3/1/2016 |
References
[edit]- ^ "You searched: Kevin Vantassell". Archived from the original on September 12, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "Van Tassell, Kevin". Utah State Senate. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ "Kevin T. Van Tassell's Political Summary". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ "Utah senator pointed to his daughter — a plural wife — to push passage of polygamy bill".
- ^ "District 26 Senator - Utah State Senate". senate.utah.gov. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Kevin Van Tassell - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "2016 -- Legislation(Senate)". le.utah.gov. Retrieved April 1, 2016.