Representative Karianne Lisonbee Contact information

Karianne Lisonbee is an American politician serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 14th district. She was elected in November 2016 and assumed office on January 1, 2017. Prior to her election to the Utah legislature, Lisonbee was serving her second term on the Syracuse City Council.

Karianne graduated from Brigham Young University, where she met her husband of 30 years, Seth Lisonbee. They have six children and six grandchildren. She is currently serving a fourth term in the Utah House of Representatives.

In terms of leadership roles, Karianne is the House Majority Whip. In the past, she served as Majority Assistant Whip, Rules Vice Chair, and Judiciary Committee Chair. She has served on several committees including the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Committee, Education Appropriations Committee, Business and Labor Committee, Education Committee, Revenue and Taxation Committee, and Health and Human Services Committee.

Karianne is frequently asked to attend local and national think tank and policy meetings and present innovative conservative solutions. She has received many awards from these organizations. She is currently serving as a board member for Open Doors, UHEA, and Wasatch International Adoptions.

Karianne is a hard-working and knowledgeable legislator. She has developed positive and collaborative relationships with her colleagues in the House and Senate and has tackled tough issues from the beginning of her service. Her number one priority is to represent her district.

Karianne champions the fundamental rights of all people to life, liberty, and property. She is accessible, responsive, and helpful. Though it is never easy to hold public office, Karianne believes this is a particularly critical time in our nation’s history. She has proven herself to be an independent thinker who can and will make tough decisions.

Karianne is deeply patriotic and reveres the founders of our great nation and all who have served with fidelity. Each year Karianne organizes the Syracuse Memorial Day Service. She appreciates this event and the solemn thoughts and feelings that come as those who have given their all are remembered and honored.

Karianne has been invited to speak at naturalization ceremonies, Veteran’s associations, and other gatherings, sharing American ideals and the principles of personal responsibility and freedom. Karianne listens to the people she serves, and many of the bills she has proposed are in response to their concerns.

Karianne serves on the Women in the Economy Commission where she advocates for conservative solutions to issues like childhood poverty. Karianne recently ran legislation creating a process for Utah residents to protect their personal information from being shared without their consent. She also sponsored several bills protecting victims and increasing accountability and transparency in the criminal justice system.