Jim Bird

Jim Bird[2] (born in Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 42 from 2007 to 2015.

Jim Bird
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 42nd[1] district
In office
2007–2015
Preceded byPeggy Wallace
Succeeded byKim Coleman
Personal details
BornSalt Lake City, Utah
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceWest Jordan, Utah
Websitejim2win.com

Early life and career

Bird was born January 16 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He works in the financial and insurance industry. Bird currently lives in West Jordan, Utah with his wife Tamra and three children.[3]

Political career
  • 2012 Bird was challenged but selected by the Republican convention for the November 6, 2012 General election with 10,600 votes.[4]
  • 2006 Bird challenged District 42 incumbent Republican Representative Peggy Wallace in the 2006 Republican Primary, winning by 25 votes with 1,004 votes (50.6%)[5] and won the November 7, 2006 General election with 4,458 votes (58.7%) against Democratic nominee Norman Springer.[6]
  • 2008 Bird had three challengers including former Representative Wallace; the Republican convention selected Bird for the November 4, 2008 General election, which Bird won with 9,686 votes (66.1%) against Democratic nominee Nathan Gedge.[7]
  • 2010 Bird was challenged but selected by the Republican convention and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 8,035 votes.[8]

During the 2014 General Session Bird served on the House Business and Labor Committee as well as the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee.[9]

2014 Sponsored Legislation
Bill NumberBill TitleStatus
HB0054New Automobile Franchise Act AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0076S01Insurance Related RevisionsGovernor Signed - 4/1/2014
HB0230Balance Billing AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0234School District Division AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0243S03Amendments to the Fund of FundsGovernor Signed - 4/1/2014
HB0252S01Absentee Ballot AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0274Committee Subpoena Powers AmendmentGovernor Signed - 4/1/2014
HB0307Public Education Funding Task ForceHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014

Representative Bird floor sponsored four bills during the 2014 General Session.

References
  1. "Jim Bird (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  2. "Jim Bird's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  3. "Vote Smart Jim Bird". Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  4. "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  5. "Official Results 2006 Primary" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  6. "2006 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 14. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  7. "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  8. "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  9. "Jim Bird". Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 11, 2014.


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