Senator Daniel W. Thatcher was elected to serve in the Utah State Senate in 2010. He is the chair of appropriations for Executive Offices and Criminal Justice, and chair of interim Political Subdivisions. He serves as a member of the Utah Sentencing Commission, the Mental Health Crisis Line Commission, and the School Safety and Crisis Line Commission. He is most recognized for his work with sentencing reform, access to justice, mental health services, suicide prevention, and school safety and crisis intervention. A community champion, Thatcher has received the following recognitions:

• Prevent Child Abuse Utah: Child Advocate of the Year
• Utah Parent Teacher’s Association: Advocate for Children Award
• Utah Board of Juvenile Justice: Youth Advocate of the Year
• Utah School Counselor’s Association: Human Rights Award
• Department of Public Safety: Executive Award of Merit
• Department of Corrections: Honorary Warden
• Fraternal Order of Police: Honorary Major
• Utah Highway Patrol: Honorary Trooper
• Utah Fire Caucus: Legislator of the Year
• Salt Lake Chamber: Business Champion
• Taxpayer’s Association: Friend of the Taxpayer

Senator Thatcher currently serves on the following committees:

• Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
• Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee
• Senate Judiciary Confirmation Committee
• Senate Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Confirmation Committee
• Senate Political Subdivisions Confirmation Committee
• Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee
• Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee