Roger E. Barrus
Introduction '''Roger E. Barrus''' (born 4 October 1949) is a former Republican member of the Utah State House of Representatives representing central Davis County, Utah.
Early life and career Barrus was born October 4, 1949, in Blackfoot, Idaho. He received his B.S. in Engineering at Utah State University and worked as an environment and safety engineer until he retired. He currently lives in Centerville, UT with his wife Laurel and four children. Barrus is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Political career Barrus was elected to the Utah House of Representatives for District 18 in 2000 and has served continuously since then. In 2012 he was re-elected after beating his Democratic opponent Doug Macdonald with 74.3% of the vote.During the 2014 General Session he served on the House Ethics Committee, the House Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee and the House Public Utilities and Technology Committee.
2014 Sponsored Legislation  Bill Number  Bill Title  Status  HB0027  Interlocal Cooperation Act Amendments  Governor Signed - 2/19/2014  HB0086S01  Utah Energy Infrastructure Authority Act Amendments  Governor Signed - 4/1/2014  HB0125S02  Electrical Transmission Facility Siting Study Act  House/ filed - 3/13/2014  HB0136S01  Assisted Living Facility Surveillance Act  House/ filed- 3/5/2014Representative Barrus also floor sponsored  SB0242 Alternative Energy Amendments.
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