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
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
Utah Forest Stewardship Committee
CEU Trustee
Political career
Hinkins was elected to the Senate in 2008 and began his service in 2009.[4]
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
Senator Hinkins is currently up for reelection.[6]
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,[7] who had run for a House seat in 2010.
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]
HCR 17 Concurrent Resolution Opposing Unilateral Use of the Antiquities Act
HJR 3 Joint Rules Resolution Changing an Interim Committee Name
Political positions
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
^"Utah State Senate". www.utahsenate.org. Archived from the original on 2010-10-07.
