Nelson Abbott Explained

Nelson T. Abbott (born January 30, 1966)^[1] is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 57th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021. He serves on the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, House Judiciary Committee, House Revenue and Taxation Committee, and Administrative Rules Review Committee.^[2]

Early life and education

Abbott was born in Escondido, California and raised in Provo, Utah. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, Master of Business Administration, and Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University.^[3]

Career

Abbott was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 1994. Since then, he has owned and operated the Abbott Law Firm in Provo. In April 2020, Abbott defeated incumbent Republican Brad Daw at the Utah Republican Party's convention.^[4] Abbott did not face a Democratic opponent in the November 2020 general election and assumed office on January 1, 2021.^[5]

Personal life

Abbott is married to Kirstin Abbott, has four children and lives in Orem, Utah.^[6]

2022 sponsored legislation

Bill	Status
HB 25- Utah Rural Jobs Act Amendments	House/ enrolled bill to Printing 3/10/22
HB 40- Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Amendments	Governor signed 2/11/22
HB 148- Commitment in Criminal Proceedings	House/ filed 3/4/22
HB 197- Income Tax Rate Modifications	House/ filed 3/4/22
HB 239- Governmental Entity Budget Transparency	House/ filed 3/4/22
HB 320- Guardianship Bill of Rights	Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared 3/8/22
HB 321- Restitution Amendments	House/ enrolled bill to Printing 3/11/22
HB 434- Theft by Extortion Amendments	House/ enrolled bill to Printing 3/11/22

Notes and References

1. Web site: Utah State Rep. Nelson Abbott - Biography LegiStorm. 2021-03-28. www.legistorm.com. en.
2. Web site: 2021-01-11. Nelson Abbott, District 60. 2022-03-12. Utah House of Representatives. en-US. 2021-12-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20211203201601/https://house.utah.gov/nelson-abbott-district-60/. dead.
3. Web site: Rep. Abbott, Nelson T.. 2021-03-28. Utah House of Representatives. en-US. 2021-04-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20210410122224/https://house.utah.gov/rep/ABBOTN/. dead.
4. Web site: Herald. Connor Richards Daily. Republican Orem attorney who defeated Rep. Brad Daw at convention would cut spending if elected. 2021-03-28. Daily Herald. en. 2020-06-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608115120/https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/republican-orem-attorney-who-defeated-rep-brad-daw-at-convention-would-cut-spending-if-elected/article_5669dff7-ee4d-5478-bc76-8a2b18913471.html. dead.
5. Web site: Nelson Abbott. 2021-03-28. Ballotpedia. en.
6. Web site: 2021-01-11. Nelson Abbott, District 60. 2021-03-28. Utah House of Representatives. en-US. 2021-02-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20210228014507/https://house.utah.gov/nelson-abbott-district-60/. dead.