Clayton Hee
| Clayton Hee | |
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| Hawaii State Senate District 23 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| 1984 - 1988, 2004 - Present | |
| Term ends | |
| November 8, 2016 | |
| Years in position (current service) | 9 |
| Years in position (previous service) | 4 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $46,272/year |
| Per diem | $150/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | November 2004 |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Prior offices | |
| Hawaii House of Representatives | |
| 1982 - 1984 | |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | University of Hawaii (1975) |
| Master's | University of Hawaii (1979) |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | March 14, 1953 |
| Profession | Business Owner and Consultant |
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Hee served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1982 to 1984. He was also a candidate for the United States House of Representatives, District 2, Hawaii, in 2006. He served in the Hawaii State Senate from 1984 to 1988 and again from 2004 to the present.
Biography
Hee earned his B.A. from the University of Hawaii in 1975, his Professional Diploma from the University of Hawaii in 1977, and his M.A. in Pacific Islands Studies from the University of Hawaii in 1979. His professional experience includes working as a teacher from 1975 to 1981 and as a business owner and Consultant.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hee served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary and Labor | ||||
| • Tourism and Hawaiian Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hee served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Hawaiian Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary and Labor, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hee served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development and Technology | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Water, Land, Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2012
Hee won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii State Senate District 23. Hee ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Colleen Meyer (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 23, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Clayton Hee Incumbent |
53.4% | 6,965 | |
| Republican | Colleen Meyer | 46.6% | 6,070 | |
| Total Votes | 13,035 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hee won re-election to the Hawaii State Senate from Hawaii's 23rd Senate District. Hee received 10,727 votes in the election, defeating Richard Fale (R), who received 5,269 votes. Additionally, 1,197 "Blank" votes and 5 "Over" votes were cast in the election.[4] Hee raised $239,210 for his campaign; Fale raised $1,550.[5]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 23 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Clayton Hee (D)
|
10,727 | 62.4% | ||
| Richard Fale (R) | 5,269 | 30.6% | ||
| Blank | 1,197 | 7.0% | ||
| Over | 5 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Hee collected $239,210 in campaign contributions.[6] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Carpenters Local 745 | $5,500 |
| Group Shots Unlimited, Inc. | $4,000 |
| M.I. Kosasa | $4,000 |
| Philip Morris | $4,000 |
| James Wright | $4,000 |
Personal
Hee and his wife, Lynn Waters, have one child.
Recent news
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Clayton Hee News Feed
- Big Island Press Club Dings Sen. Clayton Hee Over Shield Law - Honolulu Civil Beat (blog)
- Law lets lobbyists share few details - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Lobbyist reports say little on sway over state lawmakers - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Lobbyist reports say little on influence in Hawaii - Thegardenisland.com
- New Seatbelt and Distracted Driving Laws will save lives in Hawaii - Legal Examiner
- Shimabukuro, Oshiro: Worst legislative attendance records - Hawaii Reporter
- Press Club Names Hee Winner of Lava Tube Award - Big Island Now
- A Chilly Wind Blows for Hawaii Press and Public - Honolulu Civil Beat
- BIPC announces Lava Tube, Torch of Light awards - Hawaii 24/7 (press release)
- National Group Praises Hawaii Cellphone Driving Law - Insurance Journal
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External links
- Legislative profile on Vote Smart
- Bio on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
References
- ↑ State of Hawaii: Office of Elections, "Federal/State/County Candidates, 2012 Primary Elections," retrieved June 11, 2012
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State - Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ State of Hawaii Office of Elections, “Hawaii General 2012 - State of Hawaii – Statewide,” November 20, 2012
- ↑ Hawaii Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 23 Hawaii Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Clayton Hee
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