State Senator

Emily Buss

Forward Party · Senate District 11

Do their actions match their words?

Sen. Emily Buss measured against their own campaign promises and claims.

2 Kept
1 Working on it
1 Waiting on votes
4 Too early
of 8

Claim about their recordSays she sponsored H.B. 541, the First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program bill. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundKept
She was the Senate floor sponsor of H.B. 541 (House sponsor: Rep. Verona Mauga). It did not pass.
Claim about their recordSays she was one of a few senators to vote no on H.B. 60. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundKept
The roll call confirms it: H.B. 60 passed the Senate 18-7 on third reading, and Buss was one of the 7 no votes. The other six no votes were the Senate Democrats.
Claim about their recordSays her voting record shows she votes with neither party. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
Will be checked once the full roll-call record is compiled.
TaxesEnd the sales tax on food. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: not compiled yetToo early
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
HousingLet first-time homebuyer programs cover older homes, not just new builds. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundWorking on it
She carried H.B. 541 in the Senate in 2026; it did not pass.
HousingStop the sale of single-family homes to corporations. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
WaterRequire data centers and other water-intensive industries to disclose projected water use. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
WaterStop HOAs from fining homeowners for low-water landscaping. 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

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

AccurateSays she sponsored H.B. 541, the First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program bill.
“I sponsored HB541, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
She was the Senate floor sponsor of H.B. 541 (House sponsor: Rep. Verona Mauga). It did not pass.
- BillH.B. 541 Senate floor sponsor; did not pass.
AccurateSays she was one of a few senators to vote no on H.B. 60.
“I was one of a few senators who voted "no" on HB 60.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
The roll call confirms it: H.B. 60 passed the Senate 18-7 on third reading, and Buss was one of the 7 no votes. The other six no votes were the Senate Democrats.
- BillH.B. 60 Senate final vote 18-7 on Feb. 20, 2026; Buss voted no.
Can't verifySays her voting record shows she votes with neither party.
“My voting record reflects my independence: I don't vote with Democrats or Republicans.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Will be checked once the full roll-call record is compiled.

What they promised

Too earlyEnd the sales tax on food. · Taxes
“End sales tax on food.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
This verdict will be rechecked once Emily Buss's full voting record is compiled.
In progressLet first-time homebuyer programs cover older homes, not just new builds. · Housing
“Allow first-time homebuyer programs to apply to older homes, not just new builds.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
She carried H.B. 541 in the Senate in 2026; it did not pass.
- BillH.B. 541 Senate floor sponsor; did not pass.
Too earlyStop the sale of single-family homes to corporations. · Housing
“Stop selling single-family homes to corporations.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
Too earlyRequire data centers and other water-intensive industries to disclose projected water use. · Water
“Require water-intensive industries, like data centers, to disclose projected water consumption.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
Too earlyStop HOAs from fining homeowners for low-water landscaping. · Water
“Stop allowing HOAs to fine homeowners for using alternative, low-water grasses and ground cover.” 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.