Lynn Hemingway Explained

Lynn Hemingway
State:Utah
State House:Utah
District:40th
Term Start:2006
Term End:2018
Successor:Stephanie Pitcher
Party:Democratic Party
Birth Date:May 10
Residence:Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:Sherma

Lynn N. Hemingway is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing the 40th District in Salt Lake, Utah. Hemingway was elected in to the Utah House of Representatives in 2006, and served through 2018.[1] [2]

Early life and career

Hemingway studied at Westminster College and the University of Utah.[3] In 2002, Hemingway retired from the Williams Company. His wife works as a real estate office manager.[4]

Elections

In March 2014, Hemingway announced that he would not be seeking reelection.[8]

However, on November 13, 2015, Hemingway was appointed to the House by Governor Gary Herbert, replacing former State Representative Justin Miller.[9]

Tenure

During the 2016 legislative session, Hemingway served on the Retirement and Independent Entities Committee, the Infrastructure and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Public Utilities and Technology Committee, the House Political Subdivisions Committee, and the House Retirement and Independent Entities Committee. During the interim, Hemingway serves on the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee Interim, the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee, and the Retirement and Independent Entities Interim Committee, He is also a representative on the Utah International Relations and Trade Commission.[1]

2016 sponsored legislation

Bill Number Bill Name Bill Status
HB0135S1 State Parks Fee Exemption AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/22/2016
HB0195 Living Wage AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
[10] Hemingway also floor sponsored SB0253 Animal Shelter Revisions.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lynn Hemingway. Utah House of Representatives. Salt Lake City, Utah. April 5, 2016.
  2. https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900015635/rep-lynn-hemingway-withdraws-from-utah-house-race.html "Rep. Lynn Hemingway withdraws from Utah House race," Deseret News, April 12, 2018
  3. Web site: Lynn Hemingway. Utah House of Representatives . Salt Lake City, Utah . April 5, 2014.
  4. Web site: Conflict of Interest . Utah House of Representatives . Salt Lake City, Utah . April 5, 2014.
  5. Web site: 2002 Election Results. Utah Elections. April 11, 2016.
  6. Web site: 2010 General Election Results. Lieutenant Governor of Utah. April 11, 2016.
  7. Web site: 2012 Election results. Ballotpedia. April 11, 2016.
  8. Web site: Utah Representative Lynn Hemingway announces retirement . . Salt Lake City, Utah . April 5, 2014.
  9. Web site: Governor Gary Herbert. Governor Gary Herbert. April 11, 2016.
  10. Web site: 2016GS Bill Search Results. Salt Lake City, Utah. April 11, 2016.