Jon Hawkins (Utah politician)

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
A photo of Jon Hawkins, Utah House of Representatives
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded byBrian Greene
Constituency57th district (2019–2023)
55th district (2023–present)
Personal details
BornOrem, Utah
Political partyRepublican
ResidencePleasant Grove, Utah
EducationBrigham Young University (BA, MBA)

Education and biographical information

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Hawkins 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

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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

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  1. ^ "Jon Hawkins Legislative Profile". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Legislature. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  2. ^ "Jon Hawkins Legislative Profile". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Legislature. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
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