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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Joel K. Briscoe is a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 25. He was first appointed to the chamber in July 2010, when he was selected to serve out the term of Christine Johnson. He served as Minority Caucus Manager, before serving as Minority Whip, beginning in 2015..

Education

  • BA, English Education, University of Utah, 1974-1982

Professional Experience

  • BA, English Education, University of Utah, 1974-1982
  • Vice President, Insight Research, present
  • Former Teacher, Bountiful High School

Political Experience

  • BA, English Education, University of Utah, 1974-1982
  • Vice President, Insight Research, present
  • Former Teacher, Bountiful High School
  • Representative, Utah State House of Representatives, District 25, 2010-present
  • Former Minority Whip, Utah State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Utah State House of Representatives, District 25, 2018, 2020
  • Assistant Minority Whip, Utah State House of Representatives, 2015-2016
  • Minority Caucus Manager, Utah State House of Representatives, 2013-2015
  • Member, Salt Lake City Board of Education, 1998-2002
  • President, Salt Lake City Board of Education, 2001-2002

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Executive Appropriations Committee, Utah State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Management Committee, Utah State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations, Utah State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Confirmation Committee. Utah State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Commission for the Stewardship of Public Lands

Member, Legislative Process

Member, Legislative Water Development Commission

Member, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment

Member, Revenue and Taxation

Member, Revenue and Taxation Interim

Member, Rules

Member, Rules Interim

Member, Subcommittee on Public Education Appropriations

Member, Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, English Education, University of Utah, 1974-1982
  • Vice President, Insight Research, present
  • Former Teacher, Bountiful High School
  • Representative, Utah State House of Representatives, District 25, 2010-present
  • Former Minority Whip, Utah State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Utah State House of Representatives, District 25, 2018, 2020
  • Assistant Minority Whip, Utah State House of Representatives, 2015-2016
  • Minority Caucus Manager, Utah State House of Representatives, 2013-2015
  • Member, Salt Lake City Board of Education, 1998-2002
  • President, Salt Lake City Board of Education, 2001-2002
  • Executive Director, Davis Education Association, 2008-present
  • Executive Committee, National Council of Great City Schools, present
  • Trustee, Utah High School Activities Association, present
  • Co-Founder, Douglas Neighborhood Association
  • Former Faculty Advisor, Gay-Straight Alliance, Bountiful High School
  • Former President, Teacher Union's Local Association
  • Chair, East Central Community Council, 2008-2009
  • Former Member and President, Salt Lake City School Board, 1998-2002

Other Info

Spouse's Occupation:

Employee at Natural History Museum of Utah

State Bills
Speeches

Issue Position: Teen Suicide - LGBTQ+

Jan. 1, 2018Press Release