Wayne A. Harper

Republican · Senate District 16 · President Pro Tempore

Do their actions match their words?

Sen. Wayne A. Harper measured against their own campaign promises and claims.

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HousingGive cities and developers more housing options while protecting single-family neighborhoods. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: not compiled yetWorking on it
In 2026 he sponsored S.B. 39 (Investment Zones Amendments) and S.B. 122 (HOA Amendments), both signed, and S.B. 221 (Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone Amendments), which did not pass.
EnergyExpand energy options to include small modular nuclear reactors. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: not compiled yetNo action yet
He sponsored no energy bills in 2026. His votes on nuclear energy bills are not yet in the compiled record.

✓ 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?

Sen. Wayne A. Harper measured against the Utah Republican Party platform.

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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 Senate 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 Senate 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: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a Senate floor vote. 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 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… 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: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted 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. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 471.

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Promises and claims

Updated 2026-11-11

Candidate surveys: answered 1 of 1 we found (Salt Lake Tribune 2024 candidate survey: answered).

Positions from his 2024 campaign, checked against the 2026 session. Next on the ballot in 2028. He did not answer the Tribune's questions on a six-week abortion ban, IVF and reproductive health restrictions, or letting the Legislature amend ballot initiatives.

What they promised

In progressGive cities and developers more housing options while protecting single-family neighborhoods. · Housing
“Allow cities and developers more options in housing choices while respecting Utah's existing single-family neighborhoods.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2024-10-17
In 2026 he sponsored S.B. 39 (Investment Zones Amendments) and S.B. 122 (HOA Amendments), both signed, and S.B. 221 (Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone Amendments), which did not pass.
- BillS.B. 39 Sponsor; Governor signed.
- BillS.B. 122 Sponsor; Governor signed.
- BillS.B. 221 Sponsor; did not pass.
This verdict will be rechecked once Wayne A. Harper's full voting record is compiled.
No action yetExpand energy options to include small modular nuclear reactors. · Energy
“Utah needs to expand its energy-producing options to include small modular reactors.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2024-10-17
He sponsored no energy bills in 2026. His votes on nuclear energy bills are not yet in the compiled record.
This verdict will be rechecked once Wayne A. Harper's full voting record is compiled.

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