Legislators / Doug Owens
Doug Owens
Democrat · House District 33 · Minority Caucus Manager
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
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Claim about their recordSays he secured unanimous committee support for a legislative study of data centers. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
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. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundWorking on it
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. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: not compiled yetToo early
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
✓ 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. 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.
- 6 Sided with it
- 1 Working on it
- 4 No record on it
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Courts and checks and balancesProtect the constitutional checks and balances between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
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. Said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
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. Said: on the record Bills: matches Votes: matchesWorking on it
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 investors 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. 478, H.B. 541.
Immigrant familiesSupport immigrant families and ensure fair, humane, and lawful treatment. 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. 287, H.B. 571.
Access to health careFight to increase access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, including mental and behavioral health services,… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
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. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
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,… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
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. 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. 160.
Air qualityAdvocate for improved air quality along the Wasatch Front and throughout the state. 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. 564.
LGBTQ+ UtahnsUphold the rights, dignity, and safety of LGBTQ+ Utahns. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: H.B. 404, H.B. 193, H.B. 183.
✓ matches · ✕ goes against it · ● spoke on the record · … not compiled yet · – nothing found. Tap a row for the evidence. · How we score
Promises and claims
Updated 2026-11-11Candidate surveys: answered 1 of 1 we found (Salt Lake Tribune 2026 candidate survey: answered).
Claims about their record
- Can't verifySays he secured unanimous committee support for a legislative study of data centers.
“I secured unanimous committee support for a legislative study of their effects” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
The study request isn't a bill in our data, so we can't confirm the committee vote.
What they promised
- In progressKeep pressing for transparent water and energy use. · Water and energy
“I will keep pressing for transparent water and energy use.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
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.
- Too earlySupport more attainable housing near jobs and transit. · Housing
“I support building more attainable housing near jobs and transit.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
This verdict will be rechecked once Doug Owens's full voting record is compiled.
Every verdict links to the bill, vote, or recorded remark behind it, and the same rules apply to every legislator. How promises are scored.