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Robert Hawks
| Robert Hawks | ||
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| Montana State Senate District 33 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $103.69/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2008 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 8 years in any 16-year period | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor, City of Bozeman | ||
| 1990-1992 | ||
| Commissioner, City of Bozeman | ||
| 1988-1990 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Pacific University, 1963 | |
| Other | OD, Pacific University, 1966 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 24, 1941 | |
| Place of birth | Billings, MT | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hawks earned his BS from Pacific University in 1963. He went on to receive his OD in Optometry in 1966.
Hawks was an Optometrist in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1974. He then worked as an Optometrist for Optometric Association/Advanced Eye Care Associates from 1974 to 2004.
Hawks served as Commissioner of the City of Bozeman from 1998 to 1990. He then served as Mayor of the City of Bozeman from 1990 to 1992. He joined the Montana State Senate in 2005. He has served in that position since, representing the 33rd district.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hawks has been appointed to these committees:
- Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation
- Education and Cultural Resources, Vice Chair
- Finance and Claims
- Legislative Administration
- Rules
- Joint Committee on Education
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hawks served on these committees:
- Education and Cultural Resources Committee, Montana Senate
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee, Montana Senate
- Ethics Committee, Montana Senate
- Finance and Claims Committee, Montana Senate
- Rules Committee, Montana Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hawks won re-election to the 33rd District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Nick Landeros (R).[1]
| Montana State Senate, District 33 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Robert Hawks (D)
|
6,189 | |||
| Nick Landeros (R) | 2,713 | |||
Campaign donors
In 2008, Hawks collected $10,402 in donations.[2]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bob Hawks | $500 |
| Robert Hawks | $500 |
| Mary Hamilton | $225 |
| Con Gillam | $160 |
| Montana Public Employees Association | $160 |
Recent news
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Personal
Hawks and his wife, Jane, have five children.
External links
- Robert Hawks official Montana State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 1994
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