State Representative

John Arthur

Democrat · House District 41

Do their actions match their words?

Rep. John Arthur measured against their own campaign promises and claims.

1 Kept
1 Waiting on votes
2 Too early
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Claim about their recordSays he introduced a bill requiring 60 days' notice before rent increases, which did not pass. Said: nothing found Bills: on the record Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
In the 2026 session H.B. 578 is a different bill (by Rep. Dailey-Provost). Rep. Arthur's 2026 rental bill was H.B. 478 (Residential Rental Modifications), which did not pass; the H.B. 578 he cites may be from 2025, which is not yet in our data.
Claim about their recordSays he sponsored H.B. 313, which passed. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundKept
He sponsored H.B. 313 (Landscaper Certification Amendments) in 2026; it was signed.
Special educationRun bills to increase special education funding. Said: nothing found Bills: on the record Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated for the 2027 session. In 2026 he sponsored H.B. 497 (Public Education Funding Amendments), which did not pass.
Great Salt LakeKeep fighting for policies that send more water to the Great Salt Lake. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.

✓ matches · ✕ goes against it · ● spoke on the record · … not compiled yet · – nothing found. Tap a row for the evidence. · How we score

Do they follow their party's stated positions?

Rep. John Arthur measured against the Utah House Democratic Caucus's 2026 priorities. The Utah Democratic Party's own platform (April 2024) states broad values with no planks a bill can be checked against, so Democrats in both chambers are measured against the House Democratic Caucus's 2026 agenda, the most specific one either Democratic caucus published.

7 Sided with it
1 Working on it
3 No record on it
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Courts and checks and balancesProtect the constitutional checks and balances between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 392, H.B. 600.
Child care costsLessen the cost of access to safe, reliable childcare so parents and caregivers can fully participate in the workforce. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 2 of 2 times. Bills checked: H.B. 525, S.B. 214, S.B. 248, H.B. 190.
Great Salt LakeCreate policy for better management, conservation, and prioritization of the Great Salt Lake. Said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: H.B. 410, H.B. 348, H.B. 296, H.B. 400.
Renters and first-time buyersExpand affordable, entry-level pathways to homeownership, protect renters, and limit the impact of institutional investors Said: on the record Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundWorking on it
Sponsored H.B. 478 (Requires 60 days' notice before raising rent under a lease). None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 478, H.B. 541.
Immigrant familiesSupport immigrant families and ensure fair, humane, and lawful treatment. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 287, H.B. 571.
Access to health careFight to increase access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, including mental and behavioral health services,… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 471.
Firearm safety standardsSupport responsible firearm policies that promote safe ownership, training, and use, including concealed carry standards. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 84, H.B. 80.
Vote by mailDefend vote-by-mail as a vital tool for voter accessibility, especially in rural communities,… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 479.
Ballot initiativesReinforce the ballot initiative process and Utahn’s rights to alter or reform their government. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 160.
Air qualityAdvocate for improved air quality along the Wasatch Front and throughout the state. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 564.
LGBTQ+ UtahnsUphold the rights, dignity, and safety of LGBTQ+ Utahns. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: H.B. 404, H.B. 193, H.B. 183.

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Promises and claims

Updated 2026-11-11

Candidate surveys: answered 1 of 1 we found (Salt Lake Tribune 2026 candidate survey: answered).

Claims about their record

Can't verifySays he introduced a bill requiring 60 days' notice before rent increases, which did not pass.
“I introduced HB578 to protect renters by requiring a 60-day notice before their rent could be increased.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
In the 2026 session H.B. 578 is a different bill (by Rep. Dailey-Provost). Rep. Arthur's 2026 rental bill was H.B. 478 (Residential Rental Modifications), which did not pass; the H.B. 578 he cites may be from 2025, which is not yet in our data.
- BillH.B. 478 Sponsor; did not pass.
AccurateSays he sponsored H.B. 313, which passed.
“I sponsored HB313, which passed the Legislature.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
He sponsored H.B. 313 (Landscaper Certification Amendments) in 2026; it was signed.
- BillH.B. 313 Sponsor; Governor signed.

What they promised

Too earlyRun bills to increase special education funding. · Special education
“I look forward to running bills to make it happen.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated for the 2027 session. In 2026 he sponsored H.B. 497 (Public Education Funding Amendments), which did not pass.
- BillH.B. 497 Sponsor; did not pass.
Too earlyKeep fighting for policies that send more water to the Great Salt Lake. · Great Salt Lake
“I'll keep fighting for policy solutions that send more water to the Great Salt Lake” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.

Every verdict links to the bill, vote, or recorded remark behind it, and the same rules apply to every legislator. How promises are scored.