Kathleen A. Riebe

Democrat · Senate District 15

Do their actions match their words?

Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe measured against their own campaign promises and claims.

2 Working on it
2 No action yet
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HousingCreate a path to walkable, higher-density housing. Said: on the record Bills: matches Votes: not compiled yetWorking on it
Sponsored S.B. 243 (Tax Increment Amendments) in 2026, changing property tax increments for housing and transit reinvestment zones; it did not pass.
HousingBar large corporations from buying large blocks of homes for rentals. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: not compiled yetNo action yet
She sponsored no bill on corporate home purchases in 2026. Her votes on related bills are not yet in the compiled record.
EnergyUse all energy sources, including coal. Said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: not compiled yetWorking on it
On the Senate floor she spoke for S.C.R. 1 on nuclear energy and for H.B. 238, which preserves the Community Renewable Energy program. Her votes on energy bills are not yet in the compiled record.
WaterSubsidize more efficient agricultural irrigation. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: not compiled yetNo action yet
She sponsored no water bills in 2026. Her votes on agricultural water bills are not yet in the compiled record.

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Do they follow their party's stated positions?

Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe 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.

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Courts and checks and balancesProtect the constitutional checks and balances between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Said: nothing found 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: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesMixed
Voted with this plank 2 of 3 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: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
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 Senate 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 Senate 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: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a Senate floor vote. 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 Senate 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 Senate floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 564.
LGBTQ+ UtahnsUphold the rights, dignity, and safety of LGBTQ+ Utahns. Said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 404, H.B. 193, H.B. 183.

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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).

Promises from her 2024 campaign, checked against the 2026 session. Not up for election in 2026.

What they promised

In progressCreate a path to walkable, higher-density housing. · Housing
“a path for higher density housing that is walkable” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2024-10-17
Sponsored S.B. 243 (Tax Increment Amendments) in 2026, changing property tax increments for housing and transit reinvestment zones; it did not pass.
- BillS.B. 243 Sponsor; did not pass.
- SaidS.B. 243 Presented the bill in Senate Revenue and Taxation (Feb 13, 2026, 1:06:33).
This verdict will be rechecked once Kathleen A. Riebe's full voting record is compiled.
No action yetBar large corporations from buying large blocks of homes for rentals. · Housing
Paraphrased by the source, not a direct quote: The Salt Lake Tribune, 2024-10-17
She sponsored no bill on corporate home purchases in 2026. Her votes on related bills are not yet in the compiled record.
This verdict will be rechecked once Kathleen A. Riebe's full voting record is compiled.
In progressUse all energy sources, including coal. · Energy
“Coal is a reliable source.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2024-10-17
On the Senate floor she spoke for S.C.R. 1 on nuclear energy and for H.B. 238, which preserves the Community Renewable Energy program. Her votes on energy bills are not yet in the compiled record.
- SaidS.C.R. 1 Said Utah should consider all energy options safely (Senate floor, Feb 3, 2026, 37:37).
- SaidH.B. 238 Supported preserving the Community Renewable Energy program (Senate floor, Feb 19, 2026, 59:18).
This verdict will be rechecked once Kathleen A. Riebe's full voting record is compiled.
No action yetSubsidize more efficient agricultural irrigation. · Water
“Agricultural irrigation needs to be subsidized so it is more efficient.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2024-10-17
She sponsored no water bills in 2026. Her votes on agricultural water bills are not yet in the compiled record.
This verdict will be rechecked once Kathleen A. Riebe'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.