Don L. Ipson is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He currently serves and represents the 29th District of the Utah State Senate. He assumed office on September 21, 2016, and his current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Before his tenure in the Senate, Ipson served in the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 75 from 2009 to 2016. During this time, he also served as assistant majority whip from 2013 to 2014.
Ipson was born in Panguitch, Utah, U.S. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration/accounting from the Latter-Day Saints Business College. He resides in St. George, Utah with his wife, JoAnn Ipson. They have four sons and ten grandchildren.
In addition to his political career, Ipson is also a businessman. He works in transportation and is the CEO of DATS Trucking Inc. He participates in many organizations, including the Southern Utah Trucking Association (past president); Utah Trucking Association (past president); Dixie ATC (director and past chair); Utah College of Applied Technology (past chair); UDOT Motor Carrier Advisory Board (chairman); UHP Honorary Colonels (past chair); and the St. George Lions Club.
Throughout his political career, Ipson has sponsored several pieces of legislation, including the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice - Statutory Reports Repeal, Paint Stewardship Act, and Postretirement Employment Exceptions. He also floor sponsored bills such as Law Enforcement Use of Body Cameras, Utah College of Applied Technology Governance Amendments, Commercial Driver License Amendments, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Amendments, Department of Public Safety Amendments, Open and Public Meetings Law Revisions, Vehicle Registration and Insurance Amendments, and Resale of Procurement Item Amendments.
