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Stephen L. Whyte

Stephen L. Whyte

State Representative
HD-063
Republican
D
67%
Freedom Score
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Session Voting Records

Reports

2025-2026 Sessions

Utah: House
Score: 58

Ban on ESG-aligned "Programmable Money"

Makes it unlawful to require the use of "programmable money," unless a "free, non-digital alternative" is offered, and prevents an issuer from denying transactions based on "environmental, social, or governance standards."
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB298 Passed 48 to 11 on 3/6/2026

Expanding State-funded Childcare

Would create a new program for employer-sponsored, state-assisted childcare facilities.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: No Annual cost per household: -$3.21
SB248 Rejected 25 to 47 on 3/4/2026

Reducing Income Taxes

Cuts the state's individual and corporate income-tax rate from 4.5% to 4.45%.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes Annual benefit per household: +$63.41
SB60 Passed 61 to 11 on 3/4/2026

Compulsory Government Education

Directs local education agencies to conduct "enhanced attendance tracking" of school-aged children and "identify students at risk of chronic absenteeism" who miss 10% or more days of instruction, whether or not "the absence was excused."
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes Annual cost per household: -$0.03
SB58 Passed 48 to 22 on 3/4/2026

Protecting Children from Sex Mutilation

Amends state law to strengthen Utah's prohibition against providing "cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers" to minors.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HB174 Passed 53 to 15 on 3/2/2026

Alienation of Affection

Abolishes the "right of action for alienation of affections."
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
SB109 Passed 47 to 2 on 2/26/2026

Gold-backed Currency

Would have allowed the state to invest in gold and created a framework for a digital gold-backed currency.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HB0306 Roll Call 1511333

Medicaid Expansion

Authorizes the Utah Medicaid program to cover doula services, which include non-medical support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes Annual cost per household: -$0.23
SB0284 Roll Call 1511164

Homeschool Amendments

Ensures that families no longer need to file an annual affidavit or declare a criminal background to homeschool at the start of the school year.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HB0209 Roll Call 1511879

Refugee Services Office

Creates a dedicated Refugee Services Office within the Department of Workforce Services.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes Annual cost per household: -$18.00
SB0031 Roll Call 1512111

Fluoride Ban

Prohibits adding fluoride to all public water systems in Utah.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: No
HB0081 Roll Call 1510110

Public Collective Bargaining Ban

Revokes collective‑bargaining rights for all public‑sector unions-teachers, firefighters, police, and others-by banning government employers from recognizing unions or negotiating contracts.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HB0267 Roll Call 1510685
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