Legislators / Jill Koford
Jill Koford
Republican · House District 10
Where they land
13th most conservative of 71 House members · 13th most conservative of 57 Republicans
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Most conservative first.
Do their actions match their words?
Rep. Jill Koford measured against their own campaign promises and claims.
- 2 Kept
- 1 Waiting on votes
- 2 Too early
- of 5
Claim about their recordSays she sponsored laws to pay farmers for leasing water to the Great Salt Lake. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundKept
She sponsored H.B. 410 (Water Leasing Amendments) in 2026; it was signed. She also sponsored H.B. 348 (Dedicated Water Amendments), signed.
Claim about their recordSays she passed a law requiring large data centers to disclose water use. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundKept
She sponsored H.B. 76 (Data Center Water Transparency Amendments) in 2026; it was signed.
Claim about their recordSays she worked to cut taxes for young Utahns, families, and seniors. Said: nothing found Bills: on the record Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
Her 2026 tax bills, H.B. 161 (Property Tax Modifications) and H.B. 124 (veterans' property tax exemption), did not pass. Her votes on other tax bills are not yet in the compiled record.
WaterKeep protecting private water rights. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026 for a Senate term. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
Local controlDefend local planning authority and support growth that accounts for water, roads, and services. Said: nothing found Bills: on the record Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026. In 2026 she sponsored H.B. 477 (Land Use Regulation Revisions), which did not pass, and carried S.B. 284 (Local Land and Water Modifications) in the House, which was signed.
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Do they follow their party's stated positions?
Rep. Jill Koford measured against the Utah Republican Party platform.
- 6 Sided with it
- 2 No record on it
- of 8
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: matchesSided with it
Voted 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 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.
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Hear from them directly
Contact Rep. Jill Koford
- Email: jkoford@le.utah.gov
- Phone: 801-300-2532
- Office: 350 N State Street, Suite 350, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114
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Jill Koford serves on:
- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee
- House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
- House Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Political Subdivisions Interim Committee
- Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee
Did they show up for voters?
Candidate questionnaires
- ✓ Answered: Salt Lake Tribune 2026 candidate survey
Town halls
None recorded yet.
Floor votes missed
Being compiled.
Answering voter questionnaires and holding public meetings are ways Rep. Jill Koford can be reached outside the Capitol. A missed vote can have a good reason, such as illness or a family emergency.
2026 General Session.
Bills they wrote
All 11 →- H.B. 76 Data Center Water Transparency Amendments · Became law
- H.B. 124 Veteran Armed Forces Property Tax Exemption Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 150 School-based Speech-language Pathologist Funding Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 161 Property Tax Modifications · Did not pass
- H.B. 177 ROTC Resident Student Status · Became law
What they've said lately
All 161 →S.B. 252 Water Usage at State-owned Facilities Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Says the bill applies only to new state-owned properties, is not retroactive, and that it was not specified whether it is limited to the Great Salt Lake Basin.
▶ Watch at 30:26Read what they said
Uh, thank you for the question Mr. Speaker. My understanding is that this is for only new state owned properties. Um, and my Senate sponsor didn't say if it was specific to the Great Salt Lake Basin, but it is for new state owned properties. So it is not retroactive and wouldn't require any new landscape and built in existing facilities. Thank you.
S.B. 252 Water Usage at State-owned Facilities Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Says the bill applies only in the Great Salt Lake Basin.
▶ Watch at 31:11Read what they said
I am clarifying that right this moment. If you'll give me two seconds. My understanding is that it is just in the Great Salt Lake Basin.
S.B. 252 Water Usage at State-owned Facilities Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Repeats that the bill applies only in the Great Salt Lake Basin.
▶ Watch at 31:40Read what they said
I said, my understanding is that it is just in the Great Salt Lake Basin.
About
- In office since
- January 1, 2025
- Counties
- Weber
- Profession
- Small Business Owner
- Affiliations
- Board Member, Major Brent Taylor Foundation; Chair WSU College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board; Ogden Regional Airport Association Member; AOPA Member; Instrument Rated Private Pilot
- Education
- B.A., English, Weber State University; M.A.T., University of Southern California
- Honors and awards
- None listed in their official profile.
- jkoford@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 Jill Koford was elected to represent House District 10 and began her legislative service on January 1, 2025. Her district includes parts of South Ogden, Riverdale, Washington Terrace, and Uintah.<br><br> Jill is an accomplished business owner and community leader. She is the owner and artistic director of Creative Design Ink, a graphic design company, and also serves as the president of the Rechieve Foundation and co-owner/CFO of Protean Edge, Inc. Jill is deeply involved in her community, having served on several boards, including the Weber School District Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Weber-Davis, and The Ogden Airport Association. She has been an active member of the Executive Committee for the Weber County GOP, serving as legislative district chair, vice chair, and county party secretary. Currently, Jill sits on the Major Brent Taylor Foundation Board and chairs the Weber State University College of Social and Behavioral Science's Advisory Board, among other positions.<br><br> Jill is married to Rod Koford, and together they have three children: Katie, Alex, and Gracie. Jill is passionate about outdoor sports, including skiing, water skiing, mountain biking, and road biking. Jill is also an instrument rated General Aviation Pilot and is pursuing her commercial, and multi-engine ratings. Jill is dedicated to giving back to her community, serving on multiple committees such as the Ogden Pioneer Days Fundraiser and Community Cares Committee, and as a vice president of Weber County Republican Women. She is also a member of the UDOT Passenger Ropeway Committee and a Friend of the Board for the Boys and Girls Club.
Profile details come from the Utah Legislature's official legislator data.