Scott K. Jenkins

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 retired from his position as Senator and did not run for reelection in 2016. Jenkins has an associate degree from Weber State University.

Personal life and education

Jenkins has lived in Utah all his life. 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. He is married to his wife, Rebecca, and they have five children: Jennifer, Erick, Jolene, Irene, and Austin.

Background

Did Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Confirmation Committee as chair of the Plain City Planning Commission
Plain City Council
Plain City Mayor
Weber Area Council of Governments
Bona Vista Water District
Weber County Boundary Commission

Political career

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.
Jenkins has been a member of the following committees:

Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee
Infrastructure and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee
Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee
Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Confirmation Committee
State Water Development Commission

In 2016, Jenkins served on the following committees:

Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee
Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee

Election results

Jenkins last ran for office in 2012, he ran unopposed.

Legislation

2016 sponsored legislation

Senator Jenkins was also the floor sponsor for the following bills:

Lead Acid Battery Disposal Sunset Reauthorization
Qualified Political Party Amendments
Consumer Electronic Device Recycling Report Amendments
Interlock Restricted Driver Amendments
Air Quality Amendments
Recycling of Copper Wire
Specie Legal Tender Amendments
Concurrent Resolution Encouraging the Repayment of Funds Used to Keep National Parks, Monuments, and Recreation Areas Open

Political positions

Other

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.