David Hinkins | |
|---|---|
 Senator David Hinkins in 2013 | |
| Member of theUtah Senate | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Dmitrich |
| Constituency | 27th district (2009–2023) 26th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Orangeville, Utah, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Utah Technical College |
| Profession | Businessman |
David P. Hinkins[1][2] is an American politician and aRepublican member of theUtah State Senate representing District 26. Prior to redistricting he represented District 27.[3] since January 1, 2009.
Hinkins attended Emery County High School and Utah Technical College in Provo, which is (nowUtah Valley University).[4] Hinkins is a businessman by profession, which has given him a substantial amount of wealth.[4] Hinkins is married.
Hinkins was elected to the Senate in 2008 and began his service in 2009.[4]
In 2016, Hinkins served on the following committees:
Senator Hinkins is currently up for reelection.[6]
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%) againstDemocratic nominee Mike Binyon,[7] who had run for a House seat in 2010.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Hinkins | 25,111 | 72.2% | |
| Democratic | Michael Binyon | 9,673 | 27.8% | |
When Democratic SenatorMike 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 nomineeBrad King.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Hinkins | 17,693 | 54.40% | |
| Democratic | Brad King | 13,917 | 42.80% | |
| 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:
Hinkins voted against HB222, which would have expanded access to theNational School Lunch Program, stating that it is the responsibility of parents to provide breakfast for children.[9]
"Parents should be parents," Hinkins said during Wednesday's hearing. "I mean, my mother fixed my breakfast; my wife fixed my kids' breakfast."