Legislators / Jill Koford
Jill Koford
Republican · House District 10
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.
✓ 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. Jill Koford measured against the Utah Republican Party platform.
- 6 Sided with it
- 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: 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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Promises and claims
Updated 2026-11-11Candidate surveys: answered 1 of 1 we found (Salt Lake Tribune 2026 candidate survey: answered).
Running for Senate District 5 in 2026. Answered the Tribune's survey but declined to state a position on Constitutional Amendments A and B.
Claims about their record
- AccurateSays she sponsored laws to pay farmers for leasing water to the Great Salt Lake.
“I sponsored laws to compensate farmers for leasing water to the Great Salt Lake” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
She sponsored H.B. 410 (Water Leasing Amendments) in 2026; it was signed. She also sponsored H.B. 348 (Dedicated Water Amendments), signed.
- AccurateSays she passed a law requiring large data centers to disclose water use.
Paraphrased by the source, not a direct quote: The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
She sponsored H.B. 76 (Data Center Water Transparency Amendments) in 2026; it was signed.
- BillH.B. 76 Sponsor; Governor signed.
- Can't verifySays she worked to cut taxes for young Utahns, families, and seniors.
“I worked to cut taxes for young Utahns, families and seniors.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
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.
What they promised
- Too earlyKeep protecting private water rights. · Water
“I'll keep working to protect private water rights” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026 for a Senate term. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
- Too earlyDefend local planning authority and support growth that accounts for water, roads, and services. · Local control
“I will defend local planning authority and support growth that accounts for water, roads and public services.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
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.
Every verdict links to the bill, vote, or recorded remark behind it, and the same rules apply to every legislator. How promises are scored.