Legislators / Norman K Thurston
Norman K Thurston
Republican · House District 62
Do their actions match their words?
Rep. Norman K Thurston measured against their own campaign promises and claims.
- 1 Working on it
- 2 Too early
- of 3
Taxes and feesFight to lower the tax on Social Security benefits and eliminate unnecessary state fees. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: not compiled yetWorking on it
In 2026 he sponsored H.B. 505 (Vehicle Tax and Fee Amendments) and H.B. 231 (Restaurant Tax Repeal Amendments); neither passed. He sponsored no Social Security tax bill in 2026.
WaterSupport funding for agricultural water-optimization technology. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
TransparencyCommit to open government and strict campaign finance ethics. Said: nothing found Bills: on the record Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026. In 2026 he sponsored H.J.R. 10, requiring sponsors to provide supporting information for bills; it did not pass.
✓ 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. Norman K Thurston measured against the Utah Republican Party platform.
- 5 Sided with it
- 1 Mixed
- 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: on the record 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: 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).
Answered the Tribune's 2026 survey but declined to state a position on Constitutional Amendments A and B.
What they promised
- In progressFight to lower the tax on Social Security benefits and eliminate unnecessary state fees. · Taxes and fees
“I'll also fight to lower the tax on Social Security benefits and eliminate unnecessary state fees.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
In 2026 he sponsored H.B. 505 (Vehicle Tax and Fee Amendments) and H.B. 231 (Restaurant Tax Repeal Amendments); neither passed. He sponsored no Social Security tax bill in 2026.
This verdict will be rechecked once Norman K Thurston's full voting record is compiled.
- Too earlySupport funding for agricultural water-optimization technology. · Water
“I support funding for agricultural water-optimization technologies.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
- Too earlyCommit to open government and strict campaign finance ethics. · Transparency
“I am committed to open government, strict campaign finance ethics, and accessible public service.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026. In 2026 he sponsored H.J.R. 10, requiring sponsors to provide supporting information for bills; it did not pass.
- BillH.J.R. 10 Sponsor; did not pass.
Every verdict links to the bill, vote, or recorded remark behind it, and the same rules apply to every legislator. How promises are scored.