Rex P. Shipp is a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 71 , with service beginning January 1, 2019. He resides in Cedar City, Utah, and has been active in committees such as Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, and House Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee. Notable positions include advocacy for gun owners' rights through bills like HB 258, a proposed gun safety education pilot program that passed the House but failed in the Senate, and opposition to renaming Dixie State University to Utah Tech University.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on education are not detailed in available public records. Shipp's political experience includes election to the Utah House in 2018, ongoing service through at least 2026, and committee roles during the 2022 General Session; he continues sponsoring legislation, such as bills in the House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee as of March 2026.