James Dunnigan (politician)

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James Dunnigan
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 39th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2003
Preceded by Cindy Beshear
Personal details
Born March 31, 1953
Salt Lake City, Utah
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Taylorsville, Utah
Alma mater University of Utah
Religion Mormon

James 'Jim' A. Dunnigan[1] (born March 31, 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 39[2] since January 1, 2003.

Early Life and Education

Dunnigan was born March 31, 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He earned his bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Utah and owns an insurance agency. He currently lives in Taylorsville, Utah with his wife Vicki and two children.[3]

Political career

2012 Dunnigan was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 7,484 votes (60.3%) against Democratic nominee Barbara Eubanks.[4]

2010 Dunnigan was unopposed for the June 22, 2010 Republican Primary and won the three-way November 2, 2010 General election with 3,586 votes (61.5%) against Democratic nominee Alan Peterson and Libertarian candidate Ryan Kelly.[5]

2008 Dunnigan was unopposed for the June 24, 2008 Republican Primary and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 4,719 votes (54.1%) against Democratic nominee Denise Hancock.[6]

2006 Dunnigan was unopposed for both the 2006 Republican Primary and the November 7, 2006 General election, winning with 3,874 votes.[7]

2004 Dunnigan was unopposed for the June 22, 2004 Republican Primary and won the November 2, 2004 General election with 5,279 votes (56.4%) against Democratic nominee Dennis Carty.[8]

2002 To challenge incumbent District 39 Democratic Representative Cindy Beshear, Dunnigan was unopposed for the June 25, 2002 Republican Primary and won the three-way November 5, 2002 General election with 3,122 votes (50.6%) against Representative Beshear and Libertarian candidate Jim Dexter,[9] who had run for the seat in 1998.

During the 2014 General Session Dunnigan served on the House Business and Labor Committee as well as the House Political Subdivisions Committee.[10]

2014 Sponsored Legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0010 Injured Worker Reemployment Amendments Governor Signed - 4/1/2014
HB0024S03 Insurance Related Amendments Governor Signed - 4/1/2014
HB0035 Reauthorization of Utah Health Data Authority Act Governor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0080 Speed Limit Amendments Governor Signed - 3/27/2014
HB0127 Consumer Lending Amendments Governor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0141S02 Health Reform Amendments Governor Signed - 4/2/2014
HB0245S02 State Fire Code Amendments Governor Signed - 3/31/2014
HB0316 Financial Institutions Fee Amendments Governor Signed - 4/1/2014
HB0394S02 Campaign Finance Revisions Governor Signed - 3/13/2014
HB0401S02 Utah Medicaid Program Governor Signed - 4/2/2014
HB0405S01 Postsecondary School State Authorization Governor signed - 4/1/2014
HB0414S01 Legislative Subpoena Amendments Governor Vetoed - 4/2/2014

Pivotal Bills

During the 2014 General Session Dunnigan experienced great success, passing all but one of his sponsored bills. His legislation included a bill that increased the number of stretches along I-15 that allowed motorists to drive 80 MPH,[11] and a bill that implemented a partial Medicaid Expansion.

References

  1. ↑ "James A. Dunnigan (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Jim Dunnigan's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Vote Smart Jim Dunnigan". Retrieved April 13, 2041. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  5. ↑ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  6. ↑ "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  7. ↑ "2006 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 14. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  8. ↑ "2004 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 19. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  9. ↑ "2002 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 20. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  10. ↑ "James A. Dunnigan (R)". Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Utah House Approves Bill for 80 MPH Speed Limte". BYU Universe. Retrieved April 13, 2014.

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