Roger E. Barrus
American politician
Roger E. Barrus (born 4 October 1949) is a former Republican member of the Utah State House of Representatives representing central Davis County, Utah.
Early life and career
Barrus was born October 4, 1949, in Blackfoot, Idaho. He received his B.S. in Engineering at Utah State University and worked as an environment and safety engineer until he retired. He currently lives in Centerville, UT with his wife Laurel and four children. Barrus is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Political career
Barrus was elected to the Utah House of Representatives for District 18 in 2000 and has served continuously since then. In 2012 he was re-elected after beating his Democratic opponent Doug Macdonald with 74.3% of the vote.
During the 2014 General Session he served on the House Ethics Committee, the House Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee and the House Public Utilities and Technology Committee.
2014 Sponsored Legislation
Representative Barrus also floor sponsored SB0242 Alternative Energy Amendments.
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