Years in Office
1st Year
Bills Sponsored
22
Bills Co-Sponsored
72
Committees
3
Mike Kennedy Biography
Mike Kennedy, a family physician, brings his medical expertise to the Utah State Senate, representing District 21 since 2022. He prioritizes healthcare reform, fiscal responsibility, and public education, drawing on years of experience serving patients in his community. Kennedy has sponsored legislation aimed at expanding rural healthcare access and served on the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. He approaches his legislative work with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset, aiming to address the specific needs of Utah families and strengthen the communities he represents.
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Mike Kennedy's congressional service.
Medicaid Expansion Alternative
Sponsored legislation creating Utah's alternative Medicaid expansion plan, 'Utah Decides Healthcare Act,' balancing coverage and state budget concerns.
Opioid Crisis Legislation
Advanced bills to strengthen opioid prescribing regulations and improve access to addiction treatment in Utah.
Telehealth Access
Championed laws expanding telehealth services for rural and underserved Utah communities.
Medical Malpractice Reform
Sponsored reforms to Utah’s medical malpractice laws, aiming to reduce frivolous lawsuits and improve healthcare delivery.
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