Melissa G. Ballard
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22
Bills sponsored
this session · 100 all-time
3
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 14 all-time
14
Enacted into law
this session · 54 all-time
7014
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 7014 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026GS session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.2%
based on 5326 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.8%
based on 5326 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93.5%
based on 5326 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
100 billsCurrent session 22 bills
- HR0002 House Rules Resolution - Standing Committee Duties Introduced
- HJR026 Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Evidence to Address Machine-Generated Evidence Introduced
- HJR018 Joint Resolution Urging Congress to Eliminate Marriage Penalties Introduced
- HJR004 Resolution Regarding Prison Security and Successful Inmate Reentry Introduced
- HB0374 Speech, Language, and Hearing Occupations Licensing Amendments Signed
- HB0324 Utah Marriage Commission Fee Amendments Signed
- HB0230 Offender Amendments Signed
- HB0219 Higher Education Civics Amendments Signed
- HB0210 Tax Penalties Amendments Passed
- HB0139 Female Genital Mutilation Amendments Signed
- HB0103 Underage Marriage Amendments Signed
- HB 230 Offender Amendments Signed
- HB 374 Speech, Language, and Hearing Occupations Licensing Amendments Signed
- HB 324 Utah Marriage Commission Fee Amendments Signed
- HB 139 Female Genital Mutilation Amendments Signed
- HB 103 Underage Marriage Amendments Signed
- HB 219 Higher Education Civics Amendments Signed
- HJR 18 Joint Resolution Urging Congress to Eliminate Marriage Penalties Signed
- HB 210 Tax Penalties Amendments Failed
- HJR 26 Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Evidence to Address Machine-Generated Evidence Signed
- HR 2 House Rules Resolution - Standing Committee Duties To Executive
- HJR 4 Resolution Regarding Prison Security and Successful Inmate Reentry To Executive
Historical 78 bills
- HB 19 Child Labor Amendments Signed
- HB 31 Offender Information Amendments Signed
- HB 49 Juror Eligibility Amendments Signed
- HB 44 Private Airport Notice Amendments Signed
- HB 247 School Swimming and Lifeguarding Programs Died
- HB 317 Executive Agency Innovation Incentives Signed
- HB 224 Inmate Reentry, Finances, and Debt Modifications Signed
- HCR 5 House Concurrent Resolution on Permitting Reform Signed
- HB 242 H.B. 242 Water Usage Data Amendments Failed
- HB 109 H.B. 109 Safe School Route Evaluations Failed
- HB 192 H.B. 192 Local Education Agency Employee Paid Leave Signed
- HB 258 Airport Land Use Amendments Failed
- HB 248 H.B. 248 Inmate Amendments Signed
- HJR 11 Joint Rules Resolution - Fiscal Notes Died
- HB 408 H.B. 408 Ride-share Amendments Signed
- HB 278 Inmate Education Amendments Died
- HJR 12 H.J.R. 12 Joint Rules Resolution - Budget Efficiency Modifications Signed
- HB 558 Medicaid Disability Coverage Amendments Died
- HB 206 Airport Land Use Amendments Signed
- HCR 10 Concurrent Resolution Regarding the Pledge of Allegiance in Schools Signed
- HB 203 H.B. 203 Inmate Education Amendments Died
- HB 17 Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission Sunset Extension Signed
- HB 534 Telemedicine Amendments Failed
- HB 342 Behavioral Health Services Access Amendments Died
- HB 517 Inmate Program Amendments Died
Co-sponsored
14 billsCurrent session 3 bills
Historical 11 bills
- SB 79 Technical Code Amendments Signed
- SB 264 Higher Education Certification Amendments Died
- SB 254 State Grant Revisions Signed
- SB 74 Corrections Modifications Signed
- SB 55 S.B. 55 Public School Instructional Material Requirements Signed
- SB 99 Electronic Vehicle Registration Amendments Signed
- SB 38 S.B. 38 Ballot Amendments Signed
- SB 141 S.B. 141 Task Force on Food Security Signed
- SB 203 License Plate Modifications Signed
- SB 128 S.B. 128 Family Planning Services Amendments Died
- SB 69 Accident Report Amendments Signed
Voting record
Current session 5 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 2002
Appellate Court Jurisdiction Amendments
House/ passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
SJR 201
Joint Resolution Amending Court Rules of Procedure
House/ passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
SB 2001
Election Amendments
House/ passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
HJR 201
Joint Resolution Regarding Constitutional Authority
House/ passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
HB 2001
Public Sector Labor Union Modification
House/ passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
Historical 45 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
H.B. 358
Right of Way Equity Amendments
concurs with Senate amendment |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 217
Gang Prevention Funding Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.C.R. 10
S.C.R. 10 Concurrent Resolution Urging Solutions for the Central Wasatch Mountains
failed |
Nay | fail | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 129
S.B. 129 Public Safety and Firefighter Tier II Retirement Enhancements
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 495
H.B. 495 Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force
concurs with Senate amendment |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.C.R. 12
Concurrent Resolution Honoring Orem on its 100th Anniversary
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 264
H.B. 264 Economic Development Modifications
concurs with Senate amendment |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 288
H.B. 288 Critical Infrastructure Materials
failed |
Nay | fail | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 243
S.B. 243 Adoption Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 263
Property Tax Definition Amendment
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 257
S.B. 257 Interest Rates Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 461
Pediatric Neuro-rehabilitation Fund
concurs with Senate amendment |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 179
S.B. 179 Truth in Taxation Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 236
State Board of Education Candidacy Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Nay | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 288
H.B. 288 Critical Infrastructure Materials
motion to reconsider |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 210
Revised Athletic Agent Act
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 78
H.B. 78 Federal Designations
concurs with Senate amendment |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 371
H.B. 371 Consent to Services for Homeless Youth
concurs with Senate amendment |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 258
H.B. 258 Sexually Oriented Business License Amendments
House Conference Committee - Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 154
S.B. 154 Utah Communications Authority Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 278
H.B. 278 Court Reporter Amendments
concurs with Senate amendment |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 223
H.B. 223 Unlawful Installation of a Tracking Device
House Conference Committee - Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 214
S.B. 214 Property Tax Reporting Modifications
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 291
H.B. 291 Concurrent Enrollment Modifications
concurs with Senate amendment |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 235
Executive Branch Ethics Commission Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 258
H.B. 258 Sexually Oriented Business License Amendments
refuse to concur with Senate amendment |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.J.R. 17
H.J.R. 17 Joint Resolution on the Formation of Public Land Management Plans
concurs with Senate amendment |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 3
Appropriations Adjustments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
H.B. 412
H.B. 412 Domesticated Game Slaughter
concurs with Senate amendment |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 269
S.B. 269 Military Development Authority
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 230
Child Protection Registry Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 250
S.B. 250 Graffiti Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 187
County Planning and Services Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
S.B. 156
S.B. 156 Construction Trades Licensing Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2019 |
|
SB 4001
Justice Court Jurisdiction
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | August 21, 2024 |
|
SB 4002
S.B. 4002 Ballot Proposition Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | August 21, 2024 |
|
SB 4003
S.B. 4003 Statewide Initiative and Referendum Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | August 21, 2024 |
|
SJR 401
Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Voter Legislative Power
passed 3rd reading |
Yea | pass | August 21, 2024 |
|
HB 3001
Exchange Student Guardianship Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Not Voting | pass | June 19, 2024 |
|
HCR 301
Concurrent Resolution-directives to Government Officers Under the Utah Constitutional Sovereignty Act in Regard to Title IX
passed 3rd reading |
Not Voting | pass | June 19, 2024 |
|
HB 3003
School District Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Not Voting | pass | June 19, 2024 |
|
HB 3002
H.B. 3002 Public Lands Funding Amendments
passed 3rd reading |
Not Voting | pass | June 19, 2024 |
|
HJR 301
Joint Resolution-legislative Findings on State Sovereignty in Regard to Title IX
passed 3rd reading |
Not Voting | pass | June 19, 2024 |
|
HB 3004
H.B. 3004 Energy Security Adjustments
passed 3rd reading |
Not Voting | pass | June 19, 2024 |
|
HB 3005
Sunset and Repeal Date Code Corrections
passed 3rd reading |
Not Voting | pass | June 19, 2024 |