Legislators / David Shallenberger

David Shallenberger
Republican · House District 58
“Typical” is the median of all 74 House members in the 2026 General Session.
In short
In the 2026 General Session, Rep. David Shallenberger wrote 14 bills (8 passed), asked the budget committees to fund 1 request (1 funded, $250,000 in all), and spoke on the record 235 times. They missed 203 of 827 floor votes (25%) and voted against most of their own party 18 times (3%). Based only on their votes, they are the 44th most conservative of 71 House members.
Where they land
44th most conservative of 71 House members · 44th most conservative of 57 Republicans
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How we placed them
Placed only by their own votes: we took the 222 contested House floor votes of the 2026 session (where at least 10% voted on the losing side) and found the main line that divides how members vote, the same idea political scientists use to score Congress. No bill is labeled liberal or conservative by us; the conservative end is simply the side where most Republicans fall. More on how this works
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- Jennifer Dailey-Provost (D-22)
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Most conservative first.
Do they follow their party's stated positions?
Rep. David Shallenberger measured against the Utah Republican Party platform (we found no campaign promises of their own).
10 of their 10 final floor votes on these bills went the platform's way · typical House member: 100%
Typical House Republican: 100%.
6 sided with it · 2 no record on it (of 8 positions)
Right to lifeWe strongly support adoption and oppose abortion, except to preserve the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest.No record on it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNone of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 232.
Right to workWe support the Utah Right to Work Law.No record on it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNone 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 enforcedSided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 2 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 childrenSided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted 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…Sided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 1 of 1 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…Sided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted 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…Sided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 2 of 2 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.Sided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 471.
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Bills they wrote
All 14 →- H.B. 30 Wildlife Management Area Amendments · Became law
- H.B. 60 Water Rights Amendments · Became law
- H.B. 191 Airport Land Use Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 192 Vehicle Inspection Fee Amendments · Became law
- H.B. 368 Cold Plunge Amendments · Did not pass
What they've said lately
All 235 →S.B. 254 Extracted Natural Resources Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Says the conference process succeeded, that both sides are satisfied, and that funding concerns raised by the unit basin group will be watched over.
▶ Watch at 5:24Read what they said
Yeah. Uh, it was a success. Everyone came together, uh, and we worked together to make sure that everyone landed in a good spot. Both sides feel good about it. And I wanted to reassure the, uh, concerns yesterday with the our friends from the unit basin that, uh, as I mentioned yesterday, we were gonna make sure that that funding stayed and that that would, uh, be watched over and in Good in good care.
S.B. 236 Property Tax Exemption Process Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Presents the bill, saying it would give counties and property owners a transparent process for property tax exemptions, with a required March application date, a written response from the county if it denies an exemption, and an appeals process.
▶ Watch at 35:50Read what they said
Thank you Mr. Speaker. This comes outta the counties. It's trying to help them create a, a transparent process for property owners and the counties alike. Where, uh, if the property owner wants to apply for a property tax exemption, there's a required date in March each year where they can apply. And then on the flip side, if the county does not issue it, they have to wr uh, provide a written response as well as an appeals process, just providing, providing transparency, uh, across the counties with different property owners so they know what to expect on each side of the, the transaction. That's it would be welcome. Uh, would welcome any questions or comments. Thank
S.J.R. 8 Joint Resolution to Initiate a Law School at Utah Valley University · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Presents the resolution as a study of a part-time, evening and weekend law school at Utah Valley University, paid for by UVU with no state or taxpayer funds.
▶ Watch at 46:12Read what they said
Thank you Mr. Speaker. This is a resolution to look at, uh, the viability of rolling out a new law school here in Utah. This is only a study that will, uh, roll out, but it's looking at a different target market. We currently only have two law schools in Utah, BYU and the University of Utah. And this target market is looking at what type of, uh, of demographic is out there, what type of demographic is out there for part-time, weekend or evening classes. So targeting a totally different market segment than a full-time law school would. Um, and this study is not, it's started out specifically for UVU at Thanksgiving point, but it's been expanded working with …
Town halls, questionnaires, and attendance
Candidate questionnaires
None on file yet.
Town halls
None confirmed yet. Most town halls are announced on Facebook, which we can't search, so this list is incomplete. Held or went to one? Send the link to ontherecordutah@gmail.com and we'll add it.
Floor votes missed
203 of 827 (25%)
Typical member: 7% of floor votes
We list only town halls and questionnaires we can confirm from a public source, so a short list doesn't mean Rep. David Shallenberger hasn't met with voters. A missed vote can have a good reason, such as illness or a family emergency.
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Contact Rep. David Shallenberger
- Email: dshallenberger@le.utah.gov
- Phone: 801-214-5989
- Office: 350 N State Street, Suite 350, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114
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Watch or join a meeting
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David Shallenberger serves on:
- Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee
- House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee
- House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
- Business and Labor Interim Committee
- Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee
About
- In office since
- January 1, 2025
- Counties
- Utah
- Profession
- Business Owner
- Affiliations
- ww.david4utah.com
- Education
- BYU-BS Mechanical Engineering, Willamette; Law School - Juris Doctorate
- Honors and awards
- None listed in their official profile.
- dshallenberger@le.utah.gov
Money and conflicts of interest
- Campaign finance reports (who donated to their campaign, from the Lt. Governor's disclosure site)
- No conflict-of-interest disclosure is linked in their official profile.
Coming next: their top donors and disclosed interests shown next to the related votes.
Official biography
Representative David Shallenberger is a lifelong Utahn, born and raised in Utah County. He lives in Orem with his wife, Lara, and their six kids. After graduating from Orem High, he served a mission in Prague, Czech Republic. He later earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from BYU and a law degree from Willamette University.<br><br> David is a licensed General and HVAC Contractor, as well as a Master Electrician. He's worked with utility companies, municipalities, state utility and energy commissions to design and implement energy programs.<br><br> When he's not working, you'll probably find him outdoors paragliding, hiking, mountain biking, or skiing. He's passionate about conservative values and is dedicated to helping local businesses, neighborhoods, schools, and communities thrive.
Profile details come from the Utah Legislature's official legislator data.