Legislators / R. Neil Walter
R. Neil Walter
Republican · House District 74
Do their actions match their words?
Rep. R. Neil Walter 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 has passed five bills increasing transparency and accountability. Said: nothing found Bills: on the record Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
The two 2026 bills he cites check out: H.B. 535 (government real estate; his bill) and S.B. 206 (tax incentives, PIDs, and TIFs; he was House floor sponsor) were both signed. The 2024 and 2025 bills are not yet in our data.
HousingPrioritize housing and cost of living, choosing residents over development incentives that raise prices. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: not compiled yetWorking on it
In 2026 he sponsored H.B. 427 (Tax Increment Financing Modifications), which did not pass, and carried S.B. 206 on tax incentives, which was signed.
WaterProtect Utah's Colorado River water from downstream states. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo 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. R. Neil Walter 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: on the record 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).
Claims about their record
- Can't verifySays he has passed five bills increasing transparency and accountability.
“I have passed five bills that increase transparency and accountability.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
The two 2026 bills he cites check out: H.B. 535 (government real estate; his bill) and S.B. 206 (tax incentives, PIDs, and TIFs; he was House floor sponsor) were both signed. The 2024 and 2025 bills are not yet in our data.
What they promised
- In progressPrioritize housing and cost of living, choosing residents over development incentives that raise prices. · Housing
“we should choose Utah residents over incentives” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
In 2026 he sponsored H.B. 427 (Tax Increment Financing Modifications), which did not pass, and carried S.B. 206 on tax incentives, which was signed.
This verdict will be rechecked once R. Neil Walter's full voting record is compiled.
- Too earlyProtect Utah's Colorado River water from downstream states. · Water
“We have to protect Utah's water in the Colorado River and not forfeit them to Nevada and California.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
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