Jon Hawkins is an American politician from Utah. He currently serves as the representative for Utah House District 55. During the 2022 General Session, he served on the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, House Business and Labor Committee, House Ethics Committee, House Judiciary Committee, and Occupational and Professional Licensure Review Committee.[1]
Jon Hawkins | |
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 A photo of Jon Hawkins, Utah House of Representatives | |
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Greene |
| Constituency | 57th district (2019–2023) 55th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Orem, Utah |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Pleasant Grove, Utah |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BA, MBA) |
Education and biographical information
editHawkins earned his BA in communications and his MBA from Brigham Young University. He currently works in Software Sales and Workfront. Hawkins served on the Pleasant Grove Planning Commission from 2016 to 2018, and has previously served as a Boy Scout leader and youth sports coach.[2]
In January 2021, Hawkins was hospitalized with COVID-19.[3] He was intubated and underwent tracheotomy. He was released from the hospital in March.[4]
2022 sponsored legislation
edit| Bill | Status |
|---|---|
| HB 45- Justice Court Judge Elections Amendments | House/ to Governor 3/10/22 |
| HB 102- Telephone Solicitation Modifications | House/ filed 3/4/22 |
| HB 266- Trauma-informed Research and Training Grant Program | House/ filed 3/4/22 |
| HB 313- Election Security Amendments | Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared 3/8/22 |
| HB 338- Travel Insurance Amendments | House/ to Governor 3/10/22 |
| HCR 3- Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Role of the Electoral College in the Presidential Election Process | House/ filed 3/4/22 |
| HJR 12- Joint Resolution Recognizing the Utah Olympic Legacy | House/ enrolled bill to Printing Clerk of the House 3/11/22 |
References
edit- ^ "Jon Hawkins Legislative Profile". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Legislature. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- ^ "Jon Hawkins Legislative Profile". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Legislature. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- ^ Rodgers, Bethany; Stevens, Taylor (January 25, 2021). "Utah lawmaker hospitalized with COVID-19, while others report positive tests". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ McKellar, Katie (March 28, 2021). "This young Utah lawmaker almost died from COVID-19 — now he's sharing his story". Deseret News. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
External links
edit- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Jon Hawkins at Ballotpedia
- Jon Hawkins at OpenSecrets
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