State Representative

Jake Sawyer

Republican · House District 9

Do their actions match their words?

Rep. Jake Sawyer measured against their own campaign promises and claims.

1 Working on it
1 Waiting on votes
3 No action yet
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Cost of livingWork on legislation to reduce and stabilize household costs. Said: on the record Bills: matches Votes: not compiled yetWorking on it
Sponsored H.B. 493 (pricing accuracy for consumer products), which became law. Raised concern in committee that H.B. 119 would raise insurance premiums. No sponsored bill directly targets housing, utility, or tax costs. Full voting record not yet available.
HousingBuild more housing by cutting regulations that raise costs and slow construction. Said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: on the recordNo action yet
No housing bills sponsored in 2026. On the House floor he asked to tighten the 80–120% area-median-income range in H.B. 492 and asked whether H.B. 520 studies affordability or availability. Voted against H.B. 68, which consolidated state housing programs into one division (the sponsor described it as no new spending or positions). Votes on the main housing-supply bills are not yet available.
Property taxesUse state authority to slow the rise of property taxes. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: on the recordNo action yet
No property-tax bills sponsored in 2026. Voted for H.B. 124 (property tax exemption for veterans). H.B. 161 (Property Tax Modifications) did not reach a House vote. Votes on H.B. 236 (Truth in Taxation) and other property-tax bills are not yet available.
Separation of powersProtect and strengthen the separation of powers between the branches. Said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: on the recordWaiting on votes
Voted for H.B. 392, which created a three-judge court for challenges to state laws, and for H.B. 366 on 3rd reading (before the Senate added a provision letting either side move cases against the state to that panel; his concurrence vote is not yet available). Supporters and opponents disagree on whether these bills protect or weaken the separation of powers, so the vote alone does not settle this promise. In committee he objected to exempting government fleets from rules that apply to citizens (H.B. 263).
CommunicationHold regular town halls and online discussions. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo action yet
Not part of the legislative record. Could be checked against a list of town halls held, if one is published.

✓ 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. Jake Sawyer measured against the Utah Republican Party platform.

4 Sided with it
1 Mixed
3 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: matchesMixed
Voted with this plank 1 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: nothing foundNo record on it
They didn't vote on these bills on the House floor. Bills checked: H.B. 471.

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Promises and claims

Updated 2026-11-11

Candidate surveys: answered 0 of 3 we found (Salt Lake Tribune 2026 candidate survey: did not answer; iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire: did not answer; Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024): did not answer).

What they promised

In progressWork on legislation to reduce and stabilize household costs. · Cost of living
“I will work on legislation that is meant to make your life better and will reduce & stabilize your household costs.” jakeforweber.com, accessed 2026-11-11
Sponsored H.B. 493 (pricing accuracy for consumer products), which became law. Raised concern in committee that H.B. 119 would raise insurance premiums. No sponsored bill directly targets housing, utility, or tax costs. Full voting record not yet available.
- BillH.B. 493 Sponsor; Governor signed.
- SaidH.B. 119 Said allowing lawsuits against insurers raises premiums (House Transportation, Feb 13, 2026, 1:06:22).
This verdict will be rechecked once Jake Sawyer's full voting record is compiled.
No action yetBuild more housing by cutting regulations that raise costs and slow construction. · Housing
“Utah must build more housing, but in the right way.” jakeforweber.com, accessed 2026-11-11
No housing bills sponsored in 2026. On the House floor he asked to tighten the 80–120% area-median-income range in H.B. 492 and asked whether H.B. 520 studies affordability or availability. Voted against H.B. 68, which consolidated state housing programs into one division (the sponsor described it as no new spending or positions). Votes on the main housing-supply bills are not yet available.
- SaidH.B. 492 Asked that the 80–120% AMI range be tightened (House floor, Feb 24, 2026, 1:32:18).
- SaidH.B. 520 Asked whether the study covers affordability or availability (House floor, Feb 26, 2026, 19:57).
- VoteH.B. 68 Nay on 3rd reading (Feb 13) and on concurrence (Mar 5).
This verdict will be rechecked once Jake Sawyer's full voting record is compiled.
No action yetUse state authority to slow the rise of property taxes. · Property taxes
“The state has the tools and the authority needed to bring the relief the people of Utah need.” jakeforweber.com, accessed 2026-11-11
No property-tax bills sponsored in 2026. Voted for H.B. 124 (property tax exemption for veterans). H.B. 161 (Property Tax Modifications) did not reach a House vote. Votes on H.B. 236 (Truth in Taxation) and other property-tax bills are not yet available.
- VoteH.B. 124 Yea on 3rd reading (Feb 20, 2026).
This verdict will be rechecked once Jake Sawyer's full voting record is compiled.
Under reviewProtect and strengthen the separation of powers between the branches. · Separation of powers
“I will protect and enhance the separation of powers to ensure our public is stronger.” jakeforweber.com, accessed 2026-11-11
Voted for H.B. 392, which created a three-judge court for challenges to state laws, and for H.B. 366 on 3rd reading (before the Senate added a provision letting either side move cases against the state to that panel; his concurrence vote is not yet available). Supporters and opponents disagree on whether these bills protect or weaken the separation of powers, so the vote alone does not settle this promise. In committee he objected to exempting government fleets from rules that apply to citizens (H.B. 263).
- VoteH.B. 392 Yea on 3rd reading (Feb 4, 2026), checked against the official roll call.
- VoteH.B. 366 Yea on 3rd reading (Feb 19, 2026).
- SaidH.B. 263 Said he has trouble exempting government from rules that apply to citizens (House Transportation, Feb 5, 2026, 1:10:48).
This verdict will be rechecked once Jake Sawyer's full voting record is compiled.
Not testableHold regular town halls and online discussions. · Communication
“I'll ensure we stay connected through regular town hall meetings and online discussions.” jakeforweber.com, accessed 2026-11-11 (page footer 2024)
Not part of the legislative record. Could be checked against a list of town halls held, if one is published.

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