Mike Schultz (politician)

Mike Schultz is an American politician from Utah. He is a Republican member of the Utah State House, representing the state's 12th house district.^[1] He currently serves as the Speaker of the House, a position he has held since November 15, 2023, when his predecessor in that office, Brad Wilson resigned.^[2] He previously served as majority leader, succeeding Francis Gibson.^[3]

Mike Schultz
Schultz in September 2024
Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office November 15, 2023
Preceded by	Brad Wilson
Majority Leader of the Utah House of Representatives
In office November 9, 2021 – November 15, 2023
Preceded by	Francis Gibson
Succeeded by	Jefferson Moss
Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 12th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2015
Preceded by	Richard A. Greenwood
Personal details
Born	Hooper, Utah, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Melissa
Children	6
Education	Roy High School
Website	house.utleg.gov/rep/SCHULM/

Early life and career

A lifelong resident of Hooper, Roy and West Haven, Schultz grew up working on his grandfather's cattle farm. An entrepreneur, he went on to obtain his general contractor's license and started building homes at age 20. He now is a real estate developer and president of Castle Creek Homes. He worked with his good friend Michael Hall.^[4]

Political career

Schultz was first elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 2014 and began serving January 1, 2015. He is currently serving as House Speaker.^[5]

Rep. Schultz currently serves on the Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee, Executive Appropriations Committee, House Education Committee, House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, House Legislative Expense Oversight Committee, House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, Legislative Audit Subcommittee, Legislative Audit Subcommittee, Subcommittee on Oversight.^[6]

Current legislation

2022 legislation

Bill	Status
HB0151 Retail Facility Incentive Payments Amendments	signed by the Governor 3/24/22
HB0155 Veteran Access to State Parks	signed by the Governor 3/22/22
HB0181 Railroad Crossing Maintenance Amendments	signed by the Governor 3/24/22
HB0405 Switcher Amendments	sent to House filing for bills not passed
HB0443 Utah Inland Port Authority Amendments	signed by the Governor 3/21/22

Controversial legislation

In 2018 Schultz co-sponsored SB136 with Wayne Harper which was signed into law. Among other provisions, SB136 includes an additional annual registration fee of up to $120 on clean air vehicles.^[7] The additional fees were opposed by air quality advocates such as the nonprofits Breathe Utah, and Utah Clean Energy which has stated the fees are misguided.^[8][9][10] Clean air advocates have voiced concerns that the additional fees will slow electric vehicle adoption and promote poorer air quality in Utah.

Elections

• 2014: Schultz challenged incumbent Richard Greenwood for the Republican nomination, eventually winning when Greenwood dropped out.^[11] He faced Democrat Joseph Marrero in the general election, winning with 4,118 votes (75.9%) to Marrero's 1,308 votes (24.1%).^[12]