Justin Fawson

Justin Fawson
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 7th[1] district
Assumed office
January 1, 2015
Preceded by Ryan Wilcox
Personal details
Born June 16
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Sara
Residence North Ogden, Utah
Alma mater Defense Language Institute
Westminster College
Capella University
Profession Director of Marketing, Mountain Alarm
Website http://www.justinfawson.com

Justin L. Fawson[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 7 since April 23, 2014.

Early life and career

Born June 16, Fawson enlisted in the Utah National Guard after serving a two-year LDS mission to Milan, Italy. He served nine years, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant before being honorably discharged in 2005. During his time in the National Guard, Fawson studied at the Defense Language Institute earning a Certificate of Linguistics in Arabic. He earned a BA degree in International Business from Westminster College in 2004 and a MBA specializing in Global Operations/Supply Chain Management from Cappella University in 2013. He currently works as Director of Marketing for Mountain Alarm, a security and fire protection provider. He lives in North Ogden, UT with his wife, Sara and four children.[3][4]

Political career

2014 Fawson was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Ryan Wilcox, who resigned to become the Northern Utah Director.[5] He then ran in the 2014 General Election against Democrat Camille Neider and Libertarian Roger Condie. Fawson won with 4,392 votes (65.01%).[6]

During the 2016 General Session, Fawson served on the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Education Committee, and the House Transportation Committee.[7]

2016 sponsored legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0198 Ballot Proposition Amendments Governor Signed - 3/18/2016
HB0298S04 Lawful Commerce in Arms Governor Signed - 3/22/2016
HB0306 Taxation of Social Security and Retirement Benefits House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0326 Special and Local District Transparency House/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0329S01 Federal Funds Procedures Act Amendments Governor Signed - 3/25/2016
HCR005S01 Concurrent Resolution Recognizing the 100-year Anniversary of Our National Parks Governor Signed - 3/10/2016

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Dawson passed four of the six bills he introduced during the 2016 General Session, giving him a 66.7% passage rate. He also floor sponsored SB0058S04 Nurse Practitioner Amendments.

References

  1. ↑ "Justin L. Fawson (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Justin Fawsons Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Justin L. Fawson". Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Justin Fawson, House District 7". Justin Fawson, House District 7. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  5. ↑ "Lee Names Ryan Wilcox as Northern Utah Director - (SALT LAKE CITY Utah) - Today Senator Mike Lee announced that current Utah State Representative Ryan Wilcox has accepted the position of Northern Utah Director. Rep. Wilcox will resign his seat in ...". www.kcsg.com. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  6. ↑ Lieutenant Governor of Utah. "2014 General Election". Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Committees". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  8. ↑ "2016 -- Legislation(House Of Representatives)". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
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