by Jim Dunnigan | Apr 10, 2017 | Updates
I visited Coach Whitt with my son Jason and nephew Eric. He was very gracious with his time and it was great talking about the upcoming season. Go Utes!
by Jim Dunnigan | Apr 1, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
An internet article published by the University of Utah talked about a new class promoting community engagement in the legislative process. I had the privilege of visiting with some of these students during the session when they came to Capitol Hill to advocate. Below...
by Jim Dunnigan | Mar 20, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
I would like to thank everyone who responded to my survey, either through mail or email, and the email helmet poll. I used the information to guide my votes during the session. Use the links below to view the results. Constituent Survey Handout Helmet Poll...
by Jim Dunnigan | Mar 14, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
The 2017 General Legislative Session is officially over. 535 bills have been passed this session. A lot was accomplished over the seven weeks allotted us. Monday After the final committee meetings, HB 395 that aims to reduce balance billing for ER services passed the...
by Jim Dunnigan | Mar 4, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
Crunch time is here. The board has been wiped, meaning that bills can be prioritized so that priority bills will have a better chance of being heard. Monday On Monday, the Red Cross was in the Capitol. My intern and I both volunteered to donate blood. I also presented...
by Jim Dunnigan | Feb 27, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
With Washington and Lincoln Day on Monday, it was a short week here on the Hill. There was still much to do in the four days that we did have. Tuesday On Tuesday, I had my hands full with presenting two bills in the committee that I also chair right before running...
by Jim Dunnigan | Feb 22, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
Week 4 marks the middle of the session. We are more than halfway there and things are really starting to roll. Monday The surveys have continued to come in. I have already started using the feedback to guide my votes and I look forward to reviewing the questions and...
by Jim Dunnigan | Feb 15, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
The weeks are starting to fly by. Week 3 was another busy and meeting-filled one here at the Capitol. Tuesday The Shining Light Commonwealth School brought their constitution class to the Capitol to have a tour and learn about my role as a legislator. They asked a lot...
by Jim Dunnigan | Feb 7, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
The session is starting to quickly pick up speed. It has been a very busy second week at the Capitol. Monday After a controversial day on the floor, I headed to the Business and Labor standing committee that I chair. It is good to be back chairing that committee with...
by Jim Dunnigan | Feb 1, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
The first week of the 2017 General Session was off to a busy start. I have been working hard to make sure that my bills are ready for committee and for Utah. Monday I was thrilled to have my wife with me on the House floor for the opening ceremony. My daughter, Jill,...
