James Dunnigan (politician)

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.

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James Dunnigan
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 39th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2003
Preceded byCindy Beshear
Personal details
Born (1953-03-31) March 31, 1953
Salt Lake City, Utah
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceTaylorsville, Utah
Alma materUniversity of Utah

Early life and education

Dunnigan was born March 31, 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah.[2] 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

2014

Dunnigan was unopposed for both the June 24, 2014 Republican Primary and November 4, 2015 General election.[4]

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.[5]

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.[6]

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.[7]

2006

Dunnigan was unopposed for both the 2006 Republican Primary and the November 7, 2006 General election, winning with 3,874 votes.[8]

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.[9]

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,[10] who had run for the seat in 1998.

During the 2016 General Session Dunnigan served as the Majority Leader and on the Executive Appropriations Committee, Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee, as well as the House Business and Labor Committee, Ethics Committee, and Political Subdivisions Committee.[11]

2016 sponsored legislation
Bill numberBill titleStatus
HB0033Fire Prevention Board Membership AmendmentsHouse/ to Governor - 3/17/2016
HB0036S02Insurance RevisionsHouse/ to Governor - 3/16/2016
HB0282State Contractor Employee Health Coverage AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/17/2016
HB0352S2Cosmetology AmendmentsHouse/ to Governor - 3/17/2016
HB0421Insurance ChangesHouse/ to Governor - 3/17/2016
HB0437S03Health Care RevisionsHouse/ to Governor - 3/17/2016

[12]

In 2016, Dunnigan also floor sponsored SB0032 Reauthorization of Hospital Provider Assessment Act, SB0033 Occupational Safety and Health Amendments, SB0127 Labor Commission Amendments, SB0147 Revisor's Technical Corrections to Utah Code, SB0201S01 Transportation Network Company Amendments, and SJR005 Joint Resolution Authorizing Pay of in-session Employees.[12]

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, 2014.
  4. "2014 General election results for district 39". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  5. "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  6. "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  7. "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  8. "2006 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 14. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  9. "2004 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 19. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  10. "2002 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 20. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  11. "James A. Dunnigan (R)". Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  12. "2016 Legislation". Utah Legislature. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
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