Name Angela Romero | Nationality American Profession Attorney Role American Politician | |
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Angela Romero Moves HB 286 Through Utah House of Reps
Angela Romero (born in Tooele, Utah) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 26 since January 1, 2013.
Contents
- Angela Romero Moves HB 286 Through Utah House of Reps
- Utah Rep Cheryl Acton R gets interrupted by Rep Angela Romero D
- Early Life Education and Career
- Political career
- 2014 Sponsored Legislation
- Pivotal Legislation
- Elections
- References
Utah Rep Cheryl Acton (R) gets interrupted by Rep Angela Romero (D)
Early Life, Education, and Career
Angela was born and raised in Tooele. She is of Mexican and Native American descent. She attended the University of Utah where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and later a Master's degree in Public Administration. Angela and her son, Cio, live in the Glendale neighborhood where she also works as the Program Manager for the Sorenson Unity Center.
Political career
Representative Romero was first elected in November 2012. During the 2014 Legislative Session, she served on the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee and the Public Utility and Technology Committee.
2014 Sponsored Legislation
Representative Romero did not floor sponsor any legislation during 2014.
Pivotal Legislation
Representative Romero's bill on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, HB 286, passed nearly unanimously in both Houses, but it received a lot of attention from the media. Two of the main lobbyists for this bill were Elizabeth Smart and the Brown family, and they were present for many of the steps in the Legislative process.