Wayne Harper
Utah State Sen. Wayne Harper has been named president-elect of the National Conference of State Legislatures, a bipartisan organization serving the nation’s 7,386 state lawmakers and more than 30,000 l e g i s l a t i v e staff. Harper, the organization’s vice president, succeeds Rhode Island Speaker Pro Tempore Brian Patrick Kennedy, who became NCSL president at this year’s Legislative Summit in Indianapolis. Harper will be named NCSL president at the 2024 Legislative Summit. Harper has served in the Utah Legislature since 1997, in both the House and Senate during that time. He is the Senate president pro tempore and chairs numerous committees. Harper has been an active member of NCSL, serving on various committees and working groups. Harper began his public service career as a West Jordan city councilman. He received his bachelor’s degree in history and master’s degree from Brigham Young University.
