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.

Justin Fawson
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 7th[1] district
Assumed office
January 1, 2015
Preceded byRyan Wilcox
Personal details
BornJune 16
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSara
ResidenceNorth Ogden, Utah
Alma materDefense Language Institute
Westminster College
Capella University
ProfessionDirector of Marketing, Mountain Alarm
Websitehttp://www.justinfawson.com

Early life and career

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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

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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]

2015 During the 2015 General Session, Fawson served on the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Education Committee, the House Transportation Committee, the Transportation Interim Committee, and the Education Interim Committee. [7]

2016 During the 2016 General Session, Fawson served on the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Education Committee, and the House Transportation Committee.[8]

2017 During the 2017 General Session, Fawson served on the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Education Committee, the House Rules Committee, the House Transportation Committee, the Education Interim Committee, and the Transportation Interim Committee.[9]

2018 During the 2018 General Session, Fawson was selected to be the Vice-Chair of the House Government Operations Committee.[10] In addition to that, he served on the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Education Committee, the House Rules Committee, the Education Interim Committee, and the House Transportation Committee.[11]

2015 Sponsored Legislation

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Bill Number Bill Title Status

HB0209

Suicide Prevention Program Amendments Governor Signed – 3/23/2015

HB0275

Highway Designation Amendments Governor Signed – 3/30/2015

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Fawson passed both of the two bills he introduced during the 2015 General Session, giving him a 100% passage rate. He also floor sponsored SB0133S04 Podiatric Physician Amendments and SB0149 Repeal of Funds.

2016 Sponsored Legislation

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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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Fawson 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.

2017 Sponsored Legislation

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Bill Number Bill Title Status

HB0184

Contraband Device Destruction Governor Signed – 3/23/2017

HB0194S01

Federal Grants Management Amendments Governor Signed – 3/22/2017

HB0195S01

Dissolution of Local Districts Governor Signed – 3/22/2017

HB0250S02

Driving Under the Influence Program Amendments Governor Signed – 3/28/2017

HB0292

Charter School Admission Amendments Governor Signed – 3/17/2017

HB0329S02

Conceal Carry Reciprocity Amendments House/ filed – 3/09/2017

HB0368

Related to Basic School Programs Review House/ filed – 3/09/2017

HB0369S04

Criminal Penalty Enhancements for Sexual Offenses Governor Signed – 3/28/2017

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Fawson passed six of the eight bills he introduced during the 2017 General Session, giving him a 75% passage rate. He also floor sponsored SB0150S02 Local Government Bond Amendments and SB0186 Education Reporting Amendments.

References

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  1. ^ "Justin L. Fawson (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  2. ^ "Justin Fawson's 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 5 February 2018.
  8. ^ "Committees". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  9. ^ "Committees". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
  10. ^ "House Government Operations Committee Members". Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Committees". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
  12. ^ "2015 --Legislation(House Of Representatives)". Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  13. ^ "2016 – Legislation(House Of Representatives)". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  14. ^ "2017 – Legislation(House Of Representatives)". Retrieved 5 February 2018.
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