Richard T. Moore
| Richard T. Moore | ||
 | ||
| Massachusetts State Senate, Worcester and Norfolk | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10-$100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
| 1977 - 1994 | ||
| Selectman, Town of Hopedale | ||
| 1970 - 1978 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Clark University, 1966 | |
| Master's | Colgate University, 1967 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 7, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Milford, Massachusetts | |
| Profession | Higher Education Administrator, Legislator | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Moore served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1977 to 1994. He was also a Hopedale selectman from 1970 to 1978, and an Associate Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Clinton Administration from 1994 to 1996.
Biography
Moore earned his bachelor’s degree in History from Clark University in 1966, and master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration from Colgate University in 1967. He also holds two honorary degrees: a doctor of science degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (2006), and a doctor of humane letters degree from the New England College of Optometry (2009).[1] His professional experience includes working as an adjunct assistant professor at Bridgewater State College, assistant to the president of Bentley College from 1969 to 1976, and associate dean of students at Assumption College from 1967 to 1969.
Moore has served as President of the National Conference of State Legislatures, a post he was elected to by over 7,000 of the nation's state legislators. He also served as co-chair of the NCSL’s Health Information Technology Champions (HITCh) Project and is an active member of the National Governor’s Association State e-Health Initiative – both aimed at encouraging the broader use of health information technology across the nation. Moore is the Senate Representative and Chairman of the Blackstone River and Canal Commission and is a member of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission.[1]
Additionally, Moore served on the Quinsigamond Community College Board of Trustees from 1970 to 1076, including a term as board chairman, and for nearly twelve years as a member of the Board of Trustees of Nichols College.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Moore served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bills in the Third Reading | ||||
| • Ethics and Rules, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Rules Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Moore served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health Care Financing Joint, Chair | ||||
| • Steering and Policy, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Bills in the Third Reading | ||||
| • Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint | ||||
| • Public Service Joint | ||||
| • Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means Joint | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Moore served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health Care Financing Joint, Chair | ||||
| • Bills in the Third Reading, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Higher Education Joint | ||||
| • Public Service Joint | ||||
| • Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Issues
Attendance
In August, a list was released by the Beacon Hill Roll Call stating that through 179 votes in 2012, Moore was one of 13 members that had perfect attendance.
Election history
2012
Moore won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk District. Moore was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Moore won re-election to the Worcester and Norfolk District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He faced Kim Roy (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| Massachusetts State Senate - Worcester and Norfolk District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Richard Moore (D)
|
31,602 | |||
| Kim Roy (R) | 27,415 | |||
| All Others | 47 | |||
| Blanks | 2,656 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Moore won re-election for the Senate election for the Worcester and Norfolk district. [4] In this election he raised $204,695; of that total $183,945 (89.9%) was from in state contributions and $20,750 (10.1%) was from out of state contributions.[5]
| Massachusetts State Senate - Worcester and Norfolk district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Moore (D)
|
61,701 | |||
| All Others | 620 | |||
| Blanks | 20,715 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Moore received $207,323 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Richard T. Moore's campaign in 2010 | |
| Moore, Richard T | $41,433 |
| Fels, Gerald | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Hospital Association | $1,000 |
| Retired Public Employees | $1,000 |
| 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $207,323 |
2008
In 2008 Richard T. Moore collected $204,695 in donations. [7]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Richard Moore | $12,119 |
| Massachusetts Food Industry | $1,000 |
| Retired Public Employees | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Dental Society | $1,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts | $1,000 |
Personal
Moore and his wife of 30 years, Joanne Moore (née Bednarz), reside in Uxbridge, Massachusetts.
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Richard + Moore + Massachusetts + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Richard Moore News Feed
- Whoopi Goldberg Completely Loses It In Laughing Fit (VIDEO) - Huffington Post
- Bachmann: Boehner will use 'loophole' to pass immigration in the House - Daily Caller
- 'The largest Tea Party protest since 2010 is tomorrow' - Daily Caller
- 'Obama phones' given to people promising to sell them for drugs, money [VIDEO - Daily Caller]
- Brzezinski: 'I'm probably guilty' of hypocrisy on Bush-Cheney vs. Obama NSA ... - Daily Caller
- 'Dirty Wars' deserves Academy Award nomination: Film exposes dark heart of ... - rabble.ca
- Five conservative message movies that don't suck - Daily Caller
- The Orange Couch Does Mad Men: S6E12, ?The Quality of Mercy? - Raw Story
- Moore: Honoring the flag and the army - MetroWest Daily News
- Morning Memo: Arrests near 500, Democrats debut anti-Tillis website - News & Observer
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External links
- Office website
- Senator Moore's website
- Project Vote Smart policies
- Project Vote Smart senator biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Senator Moore's facebook
- Senator Moore's flickr
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bio submission to Ballotpedia, September 18, 2012
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ 2012 Massachusetts Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Richard T. Moore
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