Religion Methodist Name Jen Seelig | ||
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Alma mater University of Louisville
University of Utah Occupation public policy, public relations Residence Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Education University of Louisville, University of Utah | ||
Political party Utah Democratic Party | ||
Jennifer M. "Jen" Seelig is a former Democratic member of the Utah State House of Representatives, who represented the 23rd District from 2006 to 2014. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband.
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Early life and education
Seelig has a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and an MPA from the University of Utah.
Political career
Representative Seelig was elected November 6, 2012. During the 2014 General Session, she served as the Minority Leader for the House Democrats. She also served on the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, and the House Political Subdivisions Committee.
Representative Seelig did not floor sponsor any legislation during 2014.
Pivotal Legislation
During the 2014 General Session, Representative Seelig ran a few bills that are considered "pivotal". HB 90, the Commission on Women in the Economy, received much attention from the media and from Utah citizens. HB 157, Rape Kit Processing Amendments, passed, but was open to much debate on the floor.