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1 Personal life, education, and career  





2 Background  





3 Political career  



3.1  Elections  



3.1.1  2012  





3.1.2  2008  









4 Legislation  



4.1  2016 Sponsored Legislation  







5 Political positions  





6 References  





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David Hinkins
Senator David Hinkins in 2013
Member of the Utah Senate

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 1, 2009
Preceded byMike Dmitrich
Constituency27th district (2009–2023)
26th district (2023–present)
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Orangeville, Utah, U.S.
Alma materUtah Technical College
ProfessionBusinessman

David P. Hinkins[1][2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing District 26. Prior to redistricting he represented District 27.[3] since January 1, 2009.

Personal life, education, and career[edit]

Hinkins attended Emery County High School and Utah Technical College in Provo, which is (now Utah Valley University).[4] Hinkins is a businessman by profession, which has given him a substantial amount of wealth.[4] Hinkins is married.

Background[edit]

Political career[edit]

Hinkins was elected to the Senate in 2008 and began his service in 2009.[4]

In 2016, Hinkins served on the following committees:

[5]

Elections[edit]

Senator Hinkins is currently up for reelection.[6]

2012[edit]

Hinkins had two challengers but was selected by the Republican convention for the November 6, 2012 General election, which he won with 25,111 votes (72.2%) against Democratic nominee Mike Binyon,[7] who had run for a House seat in 2010.

2012 Utah State Senate election District 27
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Hinkins 25,111 72.2%
Democratic Michael Binyon 9,673 27.8%

2008[edit]

When Democratic Senator Mike Dmitrich retired and left the seat open, Hinkins ran unopposed for the June 24, 2008 Republican Primary. He then went on to win the November 4, 2008 General election with 17,693 votes (54.4%) against Democratic nominee Brad King.[8]

2008 Utah State Senate election District 27
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Hinkins 17,693 54.40%
Democratic Brad King 13,917 42.80%

[6]

Legislation[edit]

2016 Sponsored Legislation[edit]

Bill Number Bill Title Bill Status
S.B. 52 Rate Committee Modifications Governor Signed 3/25/2016
S.B. 58 Nurse Practitioner Amendments Governor Signed 3/21/2016
S.B. 69 Children's Heart Disease Special Group License Plates Governor Signed 3/18/2016
S.B. 97 Concealed Firearms Amendments Senate/Filed for bills not passed 3/10/2016
S.B. 110 Water Quality Amendments Governor Signed 3/28/2016
S.B. 195 Highway Bridge Designation Amendments Governor Signed 3/18/2016
SCR 15 Concurrent Resolution Urging Congress to Enact the Dine College Act Governor Signed 3/18/2016
SR 1 Senate Resolution Changing a Standing Committee Name Lt. Gov Office 2/23/2016

Floor Sponsored Legislation:

Political positions[edit]

Hinkins voted against HB222, which would have expanded access to the National School Lunch Program, stating that it is the responsibility of parents to provide breakfast for children.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Utah State Senate". www.utahsenate.org. Archived from the original on 2010-10-07.
  • ^ "Hinkins, David P." Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Archived from the original on October 7, 2010. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  • ^ "David Hinkins's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  • ^ a b c "Hinkins, David P." Utah State Senate. Archived from the original on October 7, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  • ^ "District 27 Senator - Utah State Senate". senate.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  • ^ a b "David Hinkins - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  • ^ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  • ^ "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  • ^ Jones, McKhelyn (March 5, 2020). "Utah Senate panel kills school breakfast bill". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on March 6, 2020. "Parents should be parents," Hinkins said during Wednesday's hearing. "I mean, my mother fixed my breakfast; my wife fixed my kids' breakfast."
  • External links[edit]


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