During the session I led all the Representatives in physical activity and exercise to raise money for the playground at Arcadia Elementary.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Fundraising for Arcadia Elementary
During the session I led all the Representatives in physical activity and exercise to raise money for the playground at Arcadia Elementary.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
A group of 6th grade ELP students met with Rep. Dunnigan to share their thoughts on 10-digit dialing. After touring the Capitol and learning a little bit about the legislative process, they presented their ideas at the beginning of a meeting regarding HB 215 - Area Code Assignment. It was great to see these students getting involved, and appreciate them supporting the bill.
HB 215 addressed the new area code by implementing a geographic split rather than the proposed overlay. Although the geopgrahic split recieved overwhelming support from constituents, there was never enough support from legislators to get the bill through committee.
Bowzer's visit to the House
Jon "Bowzer" Bauman of the group Sha Na Na paid a visit to the House Monday. He was here to lobby for HB457, a bill that would ban the use of a musician's or musical group's name to falsely advertise for a tribute band's performance.
Constituent Survey Results 2009
Here are the results from the 2009 constituent survey. Thank you to all who filled it out. I appreciate your input, and take your views into consideration as I vote. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at jdunnigan@utah.gov
Survey Questions:
1. Utah’s economic downturn will require budget adjustments in every area. In light of the declining tax revenues, please rank from 1 to 9 the following state programs, with 1 being the highest priority for funding and 9 being the lowest.
___ Public Education
___ Illegal Immigration
___ Transportation
___ Higher Education
___ Public Safety/Corrections
___ Rainy Day Funds
___ Healthcare
___ Environmental Quality
___ Other__________________
2. Ethics Reform is a high priority in the 2009 legislative session. Please rank your priorities from 1 to 6, with 1 being the highest priority.
___ Gift ban
___ Campaign contribution limits commission
___ Ban on personal use of campaign
___ A one year ban before a
contributions Legislator becomes a lobbyist
___ Independent ethics
___ Other__________________
3. The Governor has proposed modifying Utah’s liquor laws. Do you support or oppose the following:
Eliminating private club fees at Utah’s bars.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
Banning minors from the bar area of restaurants.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
4. Even though Utah’s revenues are down, transportation needs are increasing. Which options do you support to fund transportation?
___ Transfer money from other state programs
___ Increase gas tax economy to improve
___ Increase car registration fees
___ Use Rainy Day Funds
___ Borrow by bonding
___ Do nothing and wait for the
___ Other__________________
5. A series of bills dealing with civil rights based on sexual orientation has been proposed. Do you support or oppose the following:
Health Insurance benefits for domestic partners.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
Creating housing rights based on sexual orientation.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
Prohibiting job termination based on sexual orientation.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
6. Do you support or oppose the following immigration reform:
A guest-worker program to relieve the employment problems faced by local businesses.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
Penalties for employers who hire undocumented workers.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
Denying all social services to illegal immigrants.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
7. In an effort to make up for a decrease in tax revenues, various tax increases have been proposed. What do you think should happen in the following areas:
Sales Tax on food
___ Increased ___ Decreased ___ Stay the same
Tobacco Tax
___ Increased ___ Decreased ___ Stay the same
Income Tax
___ Increased ___ Decreased ___ Stay the same
Property Tax
___ Increased ___ Decreased ___ Stay the same
8. Ways to improve motor vehicle safety are being considered in this legislative session. Which of the following do you support?
___ A ban on cell phone use while driving
___ Limiting cell phone use to hands free devices while driving
___ Making driving without a seatbelt a primary offense
Survey Questions:
1. Utah’s economic downturn will require budget adjustments in every area. In light of the declining tax revenues, please rank from 1 to 9 the following state programs, with 1 being the highest priority for funding and 9 being the lowest.
___ Public Education
___ Illegal Immigration
___ Transportation
___ Higher Education
___ Public Safety/Corrections
___ Rainy Day Funds
___ Healthcare
___ Environmental Quality
___ Other__________________
2. Ethics Reform is a high priority in the 2009 legislative session. Please rank your priorities from 1 to 6, with 1 being the highest priority.
___ Gift ban
___ Campaign contribution limits commission
___ Ban on personal use of campaign
___ A one year ban before a
contributions Legislator becomes a lobbyist
___ Independent ethics
___ Other__________________
3. The Governor has proposed modifying Utah’s liquor laws. Do you support or oppose the following:
Eliminating private club fees at Utah’s bars.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
Banning minors from the bar area of restaurants.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
4. Even though Utah’s revenues are down, transportation needs are increasing. Which options do you support to fund transportation?
___ Transfer money from other state programs
___ Increase gas tax economy to improve
___ Increase car registration fees
___ Use Rainy Day Funds
___ Borrow by bonding
___ Do nothing and wait for the
___ Other__________________
5. A series of bills dealing with civil rights based on sexual orientation has been proposed. Do you support or oppose the following:
Health Insurance benefits for domestic partners.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
Creating housing rights based on sexual orientation.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
Prohibiting job termination based on sexual orientation.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
6. Do you support or oppose the following immigration reform:
A guest-worker program to relieve the employment problems faced by local businesses.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
Penalties for employers who hire undocumented workers.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
Denying all social services to illegal immigrants.
___ Support ___ Oppose ___ Undecided
7. In an effort to make up for a decrease in tax revenues, various tax increases have been proposed. What do you think should happen in the following areas:
Sales Tax on food
___ Increased ___ Decreased ___ Stay the same
Tobacco Tax
___ Increased ___ Decreased ___ Stay the same
Income Tax
___ Increased ___ Decreased ___ Stay the same
Property Tax
___ Increased ___ Decreased ___ Stay the same
8. Ways to improve motor vehicle safety are being considered in this legislative session. Which of the following do you support?
___ A ban on cell phone use while driving
___ Limiting cell phone use to hands free devices while driving
___ Making driving without a seatbelt a primary offense
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