Senator David P. Hinkins serves District 26 as a Republican. His legislative service began on January 1, 2009.
District coverage and geography
His district encompasses Carbon, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Kane, San Juan, Utah, Wasatch, and Wayne counties.
Committee assignments and roles
Senator Hinkins serves on several committees related to natural resources and education. His committee assignments include the Federalism Commission, Legislative Water Development Commission, and the Native American Legislative Liaison Committee.
He is also a member of the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee, as well as the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee. Additional roles include service on the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee, the Senate Education Committee, the Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, and the Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Confirmation Committee.
Professional background and education
Before his legislative career, Hinkins worked as an electrician. He attended Emery County High School and earned an associate degree from Utah Technical College at Provo.
