Introduction
Michael 'Mike' S. Kennedy (born February 2) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives. Kennedy had represented District 27 since January 1, 2013.
Early Life and Career
Kennedy earned his BS from Brigham Young University, his MD from Michigan State University, and his JD from Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School. Kennedy lives in Alpine, Utah, where he works as a family doctor for Premier Family Medical Group.
Political career
When District 27 incumbent Republican Representative John Dougall ran for state auditor and left the seat open, Kennedy was selected as one of two candidates from five by the Republican convention for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary which he won with 2,586 votes (52.9%) and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 14,335 votes (92.1%) against Constitution candidate Scott Morgan.
During the 2014 General Election, Kennedy faced Democratic nominee WilliamMcGree, winning with 6,997 votes (88.4%).
During the 2016 legislative session, Representative Kennedy served on the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Health and Human Services Committee, and the House Political Subdivisions Committee.
2016 Sponsored Legislation
| Bill Number | Bill Name | Bill Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB0081 | Government Employees Insurance Offerings Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/21/2016 |
| HB0113 | Health Care Sharing Ministry Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0307 | Termination of Parental Rights Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HJR010 | Joint Resolution Authorizing the Lease of a Portion of the Utah State Developmental Center's Land | House/ to Lieutenant Governor - 3/7/2016 |
Kennedy passed two of the four bills he introduced, giving him a 50% passage rate. He also floor sponsored three bills.