Scott Jenkins
| Scott Jenkins | ||
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| Utah State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $96/day (lodging) $61/day (meals) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Weber State College, 1974 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 04/13/1950 | |
| Place of birth | Ogden, UT | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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On January 20, 2010 he was chosen as Senate Majority Leader, replacing Sheldon Killpack.[1] He served in that capacity through 2012. Jenkins has also served as Majority Whip.
Jenkins served as a member of Plain City Council, Utah, from 1979 to 1987. He went on to become the mayor of Plain City, Utah, and served in this position from 1990 to 1993.
Jenkins served in Spec-5 in the Utah Army National Guard from 1972 to 1979. He was a salesman for Mountain States Supply from 1977 to 1982. He went on to work for Hajoca Corporation as a salesman from 1982 to 1987. From 1987 to 2008, he has worked as owner and president of Great Western Supply, Incorporated.
Jenkins earned his AS from Weber State College in 1974.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jenkins served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment, Chair | ||||
| • Revenue and Taxation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jenkins served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Government Operations and Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Legislative Management | ||||
| • Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jenkins served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Government Operations and Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2012
Jenkins won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah State Senate District 20. Jenkins was unopposed in the June 26 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jenkins won re-election to the 20th District Seat in the Utah State Senate, defeating opponent Steve Olsen.[3]
Jenkins raised $48,076 for his campaign, while Olsen raised $28,030. [4]
| Utah State Senate, District 20 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Scott Jenkins (R)
|
18,476 | 63.5% | ||
| Steve Olsen (D) | 10,628 | 36.5% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, a year in which Jenkins was up for re-election, he collected $48,076 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Utah Republican Senate Campaign Committee | $5,000 |
| Sheldon Killpack | $5,000 |
| Utah Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Pacific Corp | $1,750 |
Personal
Jenkins and his wife Rebecca have five children.
Recent news
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Scott Jenkins News Feed
- Senator pushing to have Utah's attorney general appointed - Salt Lake Tribune
- Utah facing $1.2 billion-dollar water pollution problem - Deseret News
- Group of Utah legislators wants Herbert to reconsider Snake Valley decision - Deseret News
- Legislator: Attorney general should be appointed, not elected - Daily Herald - Daily Herald
- Rep. Jenkins Introduces Bill to Temporarily Suspend Duty on Certain Footwear - Targeted News Service (subscription)
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External links
- Sen. Jenkin's website
- Official Utah State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
References
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Utah Senate District 20 2001–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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