Scott Jenkins is an American politician and businessman from Utah. A Republican, he is a member of the Utah State Senate, representing the state's 20th senate district covering parts of Weber and Davis counties. He is retiring from his position as Senator and will not be running for reelection in 2016. Jenkins has an associate degree from Weber State University.
Personal life and education
Jenkins has lived in Utah all his life.[1] He was raised about 100 feet from where he lives now.[1] Jenkins went to Weber High School and earned his A.S. from Weber State College.[2] He is married to his wife, Rebecca, and they have five children: Jennifer, Erick, Jolene, Irene, and Austin.[3]
Did Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Confirmation Committee as chair of the Plain City Planning Commission
Plain City Council
Plain City Mayor
Weber Area Council of Governments
Bona Vista Water District (Chair and Board of Directors)
Weber County Boundary Commission (Chair)
Political career
was elected to be a Senator in 2000.[4] He served as the Majority Leader from 2009 to 2012.[4] Before his time in the Senate, Jenkins was Mayor of Plain City, Utah, and a Member of the Plain City Council, Utah, 1979–1987.[4]
Jenkins has been a member of the following committees:[5]
Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee
Infrastructure and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee
Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee (Chair)
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee (Chair)
Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Confirmation Committee
State Water Development Commission
In 2016, Jenkins served on the following committees:[5]
Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee
Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee (Chair)
Election results
Jenkins last ran for office in 2012, he ran unopposed.[6]
HCR 11 Concurrent Resolution Encouraging the Repayment of Funds Used to Keep National Parks, Monuments, and Recreation Areas Open
Political positions
Other
In February 2012, Jenkins made headlines in Utah for voting to deny tax breaks for military veterans, arguing the military already enjoys too many perks.[8]
References
^ ab"Bio". Vote Jenkins. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
^"Jenkins, Scott K." Utah State Senate. Archived from the original on October 7, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
