David P. Hinkins is an American politician and a Republican member of the

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representing District 26. Prior to redistricting he represented District 27. since January 1, 2009.

Personal life, education, and career

Hinkins attended Emery County High School and Utah Technical College in Provo, which is (now

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). Hinkins is a businessman by profession, which has given him a substantial amount of wealth. Hinkins is married.

Background

*Utah Forest Stewardship Committee *CEU Trustee

Political career

Hinkins was elected to the Senate in 2008 and began his service in 2009. In 2016, Hinkins served on the following committees: *Infrastructure and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee *Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee (Senate Chair) *Senate Business and Labor Committee *Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee

Elections

Senator Hinkins is currently up for reelection.

2012

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, who had run for a House seat in 2010.

2008

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.

Legislation

2016 Sponsored Legislation

Floor Sponsored Legislation:
H.B. 5
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Base Budget

Transportation Interim Committee Reports Amendments

Wildlife Amendments

Human Trafficking Amendments

Public Utilities and Technology Committee Name Change

Agricultural Exemption Amendments

Scenic Byway Amendments

Constitutional Defense Restricted Account Amendments

Utah Public Land Management Act

Injured Wildlife Amendments

Cosmetology Amendments

Law Enforcement Revisions

Motor Vehicle Accident Cost Recovery

Unmanned Vehicle Amendments

Concurrent Resolution on Waters of the United States

Concurrent Resolution on Utah Public Lands

Concurrent Resolution Opposing Unilateral Use of the Antiquities Act

Joint Rules Resolution Changing an Interim Committee Name

Political positions

Hinkins voted against HB222, which would have expanded access to the

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, stating that it is the responsibility of parents to provide breakfast for children.

References

External links

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