Preceded by John Mathis Political party Republican Alma mater Utah State University Education Utah State University | Nationality American Residence Jenson, Utah Profession Rancher Party Republican Party | |
Scott Chew (born April 15 in Utah) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 55 since January 1, 2015.
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Early life, education, and qualifications
Chew was born in the Uintah Basin area of Utah. He attended Utah State University. He is currently the Owner/Operator Chew Ranch/Chew Livestock Family Co-op. Appointed by the Governor to Agriculture, Natural & Recreational Lands Team-along with the Wildlife Nominating Committee. Was a Chairman for the Uintah Basin Conservation District for 5 years. Chew has been the Co-Chairman for the Uintah Basin Applied Resource Management for 11 years. Along with being on the Utah Farm Bureau Board Member for 12 years. He also used to be on the Farm Service Committee for 9 years (8 of those being the Chair).
Political career
2014 Chew defeated Tod Tesar in the Republican convention and was unopposed in the November 4, 2014 General election.
During the 2016 General Session Chew served on the House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, House Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee, and Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee. During the interim, he serves on the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee and the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee.
2016 sponsored legislation
In 2016, Chew floor sponsored SB 17 Revenue and Taxation Amendments, SB 118 Uintah Basin Air Quality Research Project, SB 134 Oil and Gas Conservation Account Amendments, and SB 159 Severance Tax Exemption Extension.