Paul A. Cutler

Republican · House District 18

Do their actions match their words?

Rep. Paul A. Cutler measured against their own campaign promises and claims.

1 Working on it
2 Waiting on votes
2 Too early
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Claim about their recordSays he has run bills requiring state authority board members to post conflict-of-interest statements. Said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
He sponsored no such bill in the 2026 General Session; earlier sessions are not yet in our data. In 2026 he spoke in favor of H.B. 446's disclosure requirements on the House floor.
Claim about their recordSays he is working with the Lt. Governor's office to upgrade the campaign finance reporting system. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
This describes work outside a bill or vote, so the legislative record can't confirm it.
Artificial intelligencePursue careful, thoughtful AI policy. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundWorking on it
Sponsored H.B. 320 (Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy Amendments) in 2026; it was signed.
Size of governmentMake state government a smaller share of household income. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: not compiled yetToo early
Stated in October 2026 with no specific action named. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
WaterTake an all-of-the-above approach to water: conservation, leasing, storage, cloud seeding, and more. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026 for the next term. 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. Paul A. Cutler measured against the Utah Republican Party platform.

5 Sided with it
1 Mixed
2 No record on it
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Right to lifeWe strongly support adoption and oppose abortion, except to preserve the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest. 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. 232.
Right to workWe support the Utah Right to Work Law. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: S.B. 178.
Immigration enforcementWe believe that current laws against employing illegal immigrants should be vigorously enforced Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesMixed
Voted with this plank 1 of 2 times. Bills checked: H.B. 294, H.B. 386, H.B. 287.
Parental rightsWe affirm that parents have the fundamental right and primary responsibility to direct the upbringing of their children Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 259.
Lower taxesHowever, we recognize that the power to tax is also the power to control… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 2 of 2 times. Bills checked: S.B. 60, H.B. 235.
Right to bear armsWe support the individual constitutionally-protected right of the people to keep and bear arms… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: H.B. 84, H.B. 214, H.B. 101.
Religious freedomWe claim freedom of religion for every citizen and expect the protection of government… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: S.B. 174, H.B. 204, S.B. 268.
Work requirements for welfareWe support requiring welfare recipients to work towards self-sufficiency. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 471.

✓ 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

Can't verifySays he has run bills requiring state authority board members to post conflict-of-interest statements.
“I have run bills to require board members of all state authorities” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
He sponsored no such bill in the 2026 General Session; earlier sessions are not yet in our data. In 2026 he spoke in favor of H.B. 446's disclosure requirements on the House floor.
- SaidH.B. 446 Said more disclosure helps people make good decisions and improves trust in government (House floor, Feb 23, 2026, 20:09).
Can't verifySays he is working with the Lt. Governor's office to upgrade the campaign finance reporting system.
“I've been working with the Lt. Governor's election office to upgrade an outdated campaign finance reporting IT system” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
This describes work outside a bill or vote, so the legislative record can't confirm it.

What they promised

In progressPursue careful, thoughtful AI policy. · Artificial intelligence
“We need careful, thoughtful A.I. policy as we move forward” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Sponsored H.B. 320 (Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy Amendments) in 2026; it was signed.
- BillH.B. 320 Sponsor; Governor signed.
Too earlyMake state government a smaller share of household income. · Size of government
“ensuring that state government is a smaller percentage of your paycheck” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026 with no specific action named. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
This verdict will be rechecked once Paul A. Cutler's full voting record is compiled.
Too earlyTake an all-of-the-above approach to water: conservation, leasing, storage, cloud seeding, and more. · Water
“We need an all-of-the-above approach” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026 for the next term. 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.