Doug Owens

Do their actions match their words?

Rep. Doug Owens measured against their own campaign promises and claims.

1 working on it · 1 waiting on votes · 1 too early (of 3 promises)

• Claim about their recordSays he secured unanimous committee support for a legislative study of data centers.Waiting on votes

  – What they said: nothing found– Bills: nothing found– Votes: nothing found

  The study request isn't a bill in our data, so we can't confirm the committee vote.

• Water and energyKeep pressing for transparent water and energy use.Working on it

  – What they said: nothing found✓ Bills: matches– Votes: nothing found

  In 2026 he sponsored H.B. 490 (Water Optimization Reporting) and H.B. 154 (Water Loss Study), which did not pass, and H.B. 412 (Energy Development Planning) and H.B. 509 (Wetlands Study), which were signed.

• HousingSupport more attainable housing near jobs and transit.Too early

  – What they said: nothing found– Bills: nothing found● Votes: on the record

  Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session. For context, in the 2026 session (before this statement) he voted for H.B. 436 and H.B. 492 on housing supply and for S.B. 39, which consolidated investment zone and housing incentive laws.

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Do they follow their party's stated positions?

Rep. Doug Owens 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.

Typical House Democrat: 100%.

6 sided with it · 1 working on it · 4 no record on it (of 11 positions)

• Courts and checks and balancesProtect the constitutional checks and balances between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.Sided with it

  ● What they said: on the record– Bills: nothing found✓ Votes: matches

  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.Sided with it

  ● What they said: on the record– Bills: nothing found✓ Votes: matches

  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.Working on it

  ● What they said: on the record✓ Bills: matches✓ Votes: matches

  Sponsored H.B. 400 (Requires water-efficient landscaping ordinances in the lake's drainage). 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 investorsNo record on it

  – What they said: nothing found– Bills: nothing found– Votes: nothing found

  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.No record on it

  – What they said: nothing found– Bills: nothing found– Votes: nothing found

  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,…Sided with it

  – What they said: nothing found– Bills: nothing found✓ Votes: matches

  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.Sided with it

  – What they said: nothing found– Bills: nothing found✓ Votes: matches

  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,…Sided with it

  – What they said: nothing found– Bills: nothing found✓ Votes: matches

  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.No record on it

  – What they said: nothing found– Bills: nothing found– Votes: nothing found

  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.No record on it

  – What they said: nothing found– Bills: nothing found– Votes: nothing found

  None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 564.

• LGBTQ+ UtahnsUphold the rights, dignity, and safety of LGBTQ+ Utahns.Sided with it

  – What they said: nothing found– Bills: nothing found✓ Votes: matches

  Voted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: H.B. 404, H.B. 193, H.B. 183.

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