Utah · State Representative
Michael J. Petersen
Bills sponsored
6
Became law
4
Cosponsored
28
Roll calls voted
2,024
Voted with their party
93% of 1,911
- This session:
- 0 of 9 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 56 of 981 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for Michael J. Petersen, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 2026 General Session House, District 2 Republican
- 2025 Second Special Session House, District 2 Republican
- 2025 First Special Session House, District 2 Republican
- 2025 General Session House, District 2 Republican
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee | Chair | 2026GS |
| House Government Operations Committee | Vice Chair | 2026GS |
| Federalism Commission | Member | 2026GS |
| Government Operations Interim Committee | Member | 2026GS |
| House Transportation Committee | Member | 2026GS |
| Transportation Interim Committee | Member | 2026GS |
Bills they sponsored
6 bills as primary sponsor and 2 resolutions, of which 4 became law. Each number opens the full list.
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2592026GS | Parental Access to Children's Medical Records Amendments | Became law | Mar 26, 2026 |
| HB 2042026GS | Higher Education Student Belief Accommodation | Became law | Mar 25, 2026 |
| HB 542026GS | Boating Safety Education | Became law | Mar 25, 2026 |
| HCR 42026GS | Concurrent Resolution Regarding Religious Freedom | Became law | Mar 25, 2026 |
| HB 952025GS | Financial Disclosure Revisions | Became law | Mar 24, 2025 |
| HB 2992025GS | Election Code Time Computation Revisions | Passed one chamber | Mar 7, 2025 |
| HB 2362025GS | County Career Service Council Amendments | In committee | Mar 7, 2025 |
| HCR 152025GS | Concurrent Resolution Regarding Religious Freedom | Passed one chamber | Mar 7, 2025 |
How they voted
Most recent first. 2,024 recorded votes in all: 1,759 yes, 155 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | SJR 16 | House/ passed 3rd readingJoint Rules Resolution - Legislative Ethics Amendments | Yes | Passed 65–0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SJR 13 | House/ passed 3rd readingJoint Resolution Honoring Irish and Irish-American Contributions to the Found... | Not voting | Passed 62–1 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SJR 11 | House/ passed 3rd readingJoint Resolution Recognizing National Blood Donor Month | Yes | Passed 63–4 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SJR 8 | House/ passed 3rd readingJoint Resolution to Initiate a Law School at Utah Valley University | Yes | Passed 66–2 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SJR 6 | House/ passed 3rd readingJoint Resolution Amending Court Rules | Yes | Passed 64–1 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SCR 1 | House/ passed 3rd readingConcurrent Resolution Regarding Nuclear Energy | Yes | Passed 70–0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 326 | House/ passed 3rd readingSchool Board Election Modifications | Yes | Passed 56–5 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 323 | House/ passed 3rd readingCriminal and Juvenile Justice Recodification | Not voting | Passed 62–1 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 321 | House/ passed 3rd readingMunicipal Election Amendments | Yes | Passed 68–0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 314 | House/ passed 3rd readingSleep Disorders Education Amendments | No | Passed 56–14 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 313 | House/ passed 3rd readingRecidivism Amendments | Yes | Passed 62–1 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 310 | House/ passed 3rd readingUniform Intimate Images Amendments | Yes | Passed 62–0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 305 | House/ passed 3rd readingHospital Quality Incentive Amendments | Not voting | Passed 62–5 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 304 | House/ passed 3rd readingProtective Order Amendments | Yes | Passed 44–15 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 298 | House/ passed 3rd readingProgrammable Money Amendments | Yes | Passed 48–11 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 296 | House/ passed 3rd readingStudent Consent Amendments | Yes | Passed 63–0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 295 | House/ passed 3rd readingIntellectual Diversity in Education and Government | Yes | Passed 48–16 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 295 | House/ passed 3rd readingIntellectual Diversity in Education and Government | Yes | Passed 48–23 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 292 | House/ passed 3rd readingAutonomous Systems Amendments | Yes | Passed 55–15 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 290 | House/ passed 3rd readingVictim and Witness Privacy Amendments | Yes | Passed 61–0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 287 | House/ passed 3rd readingTargeted Advertising Tax | No | Passed 47–20 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 286 | House/ passed 3rd readingInterior Designer Amendments | No | Passed 39–28 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 284 | House/ passed 3rd readingLocal Land and Water Modifications | No | Passed 61–7 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 283 | House/ passed 3rd readingCourt Fees and Administration Amendments | Yes | Passed 66–0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SB 278 | House/ passed 3rd readingDevelopment Authority Modifications | No | Passed 54–8 |
From Utah's official records, checked Nov 13, 2026.