Scott K. Jenkins | |
State Senate: | Utah |
Term Start: | January 15, 2001 |
Predecessor: | Joseph L. Hull |
District: | 20th |
Birth Place: | Ogden, Utah |
Party: | Republican Party |
Spouse: | Becky |
Residence: | Plain City, Utah |
Occupation: | Businessman, Owner of Great Western Supply |
Website: | Legislative Website |
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.
Jenkins has lived in Utah all his life.[1] He was raised about 100 feet from where he lives now. 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]
was elected to be a Senator in 2000. He served as the Majority Leader from 2009 to 2012. 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]
In 2016, Jenkins served on the following committees:[5]
Jenkins last ran for office in 2012, he ran unopposed.[6]
Bill number | Bill title | Bill status | |
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S.B. 13 | State Facility Energy Efficiency Fund Amendments | Governor signed March 28, 2016 | |
S.B. 28 | Water System Conservation Pricing | Governor signed March 25, 2016 | |
S.B. 92 | Municipal Landscape Amendments | Senate/Filed for bills not passed 2/25/2016 | |
S.B. 184 | Procurement Code Modifications | Governor signed 2/24/2016 | |
S.C.R. 1 | Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Universal Metering of Water Systems | Governor signed 3/29/2014 |
Senator Jenkins was also the floor sponsor for the following bills:
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]