GOP had 9-1 edge in bills passed

Despite his health problems, Bowman seeks re-election. Duckworth filed but just recently withdrew his name. His wife, however, also filed for his seat.

The other two members who neither introduced nor passed any legislation this year were Reps. Janice Fisher, D-West Valley, and King, D-Price, the House Minority Leader.

King said he chose not to introduce any bills this year because it was his first year as minority leader, and he was unsure how much time that post would demand.

Among other members with low success rates were: Rep. Neil Hansen, D-Ogden, who passed only one of 13 bills introduced, or 8 percent; and Rep. Carol Spackman Moss, D-Holladay, who passed one of five for 20 percent.

Four members passed 25 percent of their bills: Sen. Mark Madsen, R-Lehi, and Reps. Tim Cosgrove, D-Murray; Ken Sumsion, R-Lehi; and Brad Winn, R-Ephraim.

But whether ranked high or low in the newspaper's "Report Card," most incumbents historically win re-election. Indeed, the only significant turnover in the Utah Legislature comes through death or retirement. In 2006, 94 percent of the House members who sought re-election won. Because several GOP senators lost their seats through intraparty challenges, the Senate's re-election rate two years ago was 82 percent, low for that body.

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