Eric Hutchings
| Eric Hutchings | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 38th[1] district | |
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Assumed office August 22, 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Kearns, Utah |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
Eric K. Hutchings[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 38. Hutchings has been in office since his August 22, 2001 and was appointed by Utah Governor Mike Leavitt.[3]
Early Life and Career
Hutchings earned his BA in Asian studies from Brigham Young University.[3] Hutchings lives in Kearns, Utah and is the CEO and founder of Regeneris Group Renewable Energy.[4]
Political career
- 2002 Hutchings was unopposed for the June 25, 2002 Republican Primary and won the November 5, 2002 General election with 2,830 votes (60.4%) against Democratic nominee Brad Allen[5]
- 2004 Hutchings was unopposed for the June 22, 2004 Republican Primary and won the November 2, 2004 General election with 4,805 votes (58.7%) against Democratic nominee Chuck McDowell.[6]
- 2006 Hutchings was unopposed for the 2006 Republican Primary and won the three-way November 7, 2006 General election with 2,246 votes (51.4%) against returning 2004 Democratic opponent Chuck McDowell and Constitution candidate Kelly Wood.[7]
- 2008 Hutchings was unopposed for the June 24, 2008 Republican Primary and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 4,475 votes (56%) against Democratic nominee Charles Henderson.[8]
- 2010 Hutchings was unopposed for both the June 22, 2010 Republican Primary and the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 3,899 votes.[9]
- 2012 Hutchings was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 5,079 votes (58.3%) against Democratic nominee Elias McGraw.[10]
- 2014 Hutchings was unopposed for the June 24, 2014 Republican Primary and won the November 4, 2014 General election with 2,776 votes (58%) against Democratic nominee Chrystal Butterfield.[11]
During the 2013-2016 legislative sessions, Hutchings served on the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee.[12] During the 2016 General Session, he also served on the House Education Committee and the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. During the interim, Hutchings serves on the Education Interim Committee and the Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee. In 2016 Hutchings held further roles in the Rural Development Legislative Liaison Committee and the Utah International Relations and Trade Commission.[13]
2016 Sponsored Legislation
| Bill Number | Bill Name | Bill Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB0006S1 | Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Base Budget | Governor Signed - 2/16/16 |
| HB0259S1 | Substance Abuse Treatment Fraud | House/ to Governor - 3/18/2016 |
| HB0295 | Obesity Report | Governor Signed - 3/21/2016 |
| HB0297S1 | Bail Bond Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0366 | Attorney General Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0390 | Law Enforcement Tracking Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0396 | Money Management Act Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0462S1 | Notaries Public Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0465 | Expungement Act Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0480 | Crime Victim Notification Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0483 | Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Rehabilitation Fund Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0487S1 | Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HJR015 | Utah Athletic Foundation Joint Resolution | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
Hutchings also floor sponsored SB0011S01 Cancellation of Auto Insurance Coverage, SB0108S01 Birthing Center Amendments, SB0123S01 Office of Licensing Amendments, SB0137 County Option Funding for Botanical, Cultural, Recreational, and Zoological Organizations and Facilities, SB0150S02 Metro Township Amendments, SB0152 Accelerated Foreign Language Course Amendments, SB0189 Death Penalty Amendments, and SB0202 Pre-trial Release Amendments.
References
- ↑ "Eric K. Hutchings (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Eric Hutchings' Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- 1 2 "Eric Hutchings". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Conflict of Interest" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ↑ "2002 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 20. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2004 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 19. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2006 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 13. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ "2014 Election Results for District 38". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Eric Hutchings Committee Assignments". Utah State House of Representatives. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Eric Hutchings Committee Assignement 2016". Utah House of Representatives. Utah Legislature. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ↑ "2016GS Bill Search Results". Salt Lake City, Utah. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
External links
- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Eric Hutchings at Ballotpedia
- Eric Hutchings at the National Institute on Money in State Politics