Gerald Hill
Gerald "Jerry" Hill is a Democratic member of the California State Senate, representing District 13. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
He previously served in the California State Assembly, representing the 19th District from 2008 to 2012.
Biography
Hill's professional experience includes working as an adjunct professor in public policy at Notre Dame de Namur University and owning a pool cleaning business.
He served on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, the San Mateo City Council, and served as mayor of San Mateo in 1994.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Hill was assigned to the following committees:
- Fisheries and Aquaculture Committee
- Rules Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee
- Environmental Quality Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee
- Senate Governmental Organization Committee
- Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Business, Professions, and Economic Development, Chair |
| • Energy, Utilities and Communications |
| • Environmental Quality |
| • Governmental Organization |
| • Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hill served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Business, Professions, and Economic Development, Chair |
| • Energy, Utilities and Communications |
| • Environmental Quality |
| • Governmental Organization |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hill served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Banking and Financial Institutions, Chair |
| • Budget and Fiscal Review |
| • Business, Professions, and Economic Development |
| • Energy, Utilities and Communications |
| • Environmental Quality, Chair |
| • Joint Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hill served on these committees:
| California committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Business, Professions and Consumer Protection |
| • Governmental Organization |
| • Public Safety |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hill served on these committees:
| California committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Budget |
| • Governmental Organization |
| • Joint Legislative Budget |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Public Safety |
Campaign themes
2012
Hill's campaign website listed the following issues:[2]
- Creating Local Jobs
- Excerpt: "Jerry led the effort to relocate one of the world’s largest solar firms from Maryland to Belmont creating hundreds of local jobs. He worked for a year coordinating efforts between the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the State Board of Equalization and the City of Belmont."
- Improving Our Healthcare System
- Excerpt: "Jerry led the successful effort to expand health insurance to every child in San Mateo County, and he found the funding to pay for it without increasing taxes."
- Improving Schools
- Excerpt: "As a credentialed teacher, Jerry knows the importance our schools have on shaping the future. He received his teaching credential from San Francisco State University and has taught government courses at the collegiate level."
- Protecting The Environment
- Excerpt: "Jerry has been a champion for environmental issues in the capitol receiving 100% voting records from the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters. He introduced legislation, AB 1358, banning Styrofoam packaging in California to reduce debris in our bay, creeks and coastline."
- Holding Utilities Accountable
- Excerpt: "In the wake of the September 9, 2010 San Bruno gas pipeline explosion that killed eight people and destroyed 38 homes, Jerry took charge in the legislature to hold utilities and regulators accountable for improving the safety of gas lines beneath our homes."
Political Courage test
Hill did not provide answers to the California State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[3]
Legislative scorecard
Capitol Weekly, California's major weekly periodical covering the state legislature, publishes an annual legislative scorecard to pin down the political or ideological leanings of every member of the legislature based on how they voted on an assortment of bills in the most recent legislative session. The 2009 scores were based on votes on 19 bills, but did not include how legislators voted on the Proposition 1A (2009). On the scorecard, "100" is a perfect liberal score and "0" is a perfect conservative score.[4][5]
On the 2009 Capitol Weekly legislative scorecard, Hill ranked as a 94.[6]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2020
Gerald Hill was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the California State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[7]
Incumbent Gerald Hill defeated Rick Ciardella in the California State Senate District 13 general election.[8][9]
| California State Senate, District 13 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Gerald Hill Incumbent |
75.87% | 296,400 | |
| Republican | Rick Ciardella | 24.13% | 94,269 | |
| Total Votes | 390,669 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Gerald Hill and Rick Ciardella defeated John H. Webster in the California State Senate District 13 Blanket primary.[10][11]
| California State Senate, District 13 Blanket Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Gerald Hill Incumbent |
75.64% | 171,411 | |
| Republican | Rick Ciardella |
18.62% | 42,185 | |
| Libertarian | John H. Webster | 5.74% | 13,018 | |
| Total Votes | 226,614 | |||
2012
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2012
Hill won the 2012 election for California State Senate District 13. He and Sally Lieber (D) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Christopher Kent Chiang (D) and John H. Webster (L). Hill was victorious in the general election on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jerry Hill |
66.1% | 218,775 | |
| Democratic | Sally J. Lieber | 33.9% | 112,321 | |
| Total Votes | 331,096 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |
Gerald Hill |
51.1% | 76,033 | |
| Democratic | Sally Lieber |
22.5% | 33,566 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Kent Chiang | 11% | 16,317 | |
| Libertarian | John H. Webster | 15.4% | 23,003 | |
| Total Votes | 148,919 | |||
2010
Hill won re-election to the 19th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the June 8 primary. He advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Alberto Waisman and Gary Tutin in the November 2 general election.[15]
| California State Assembly, District 19 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gerald Hill (D)
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90,717 | |||
| Alberto Waisman (R) | 33,765 | |||
| Gary Tutin (L) | 3,674 | |||
2008
In 2008 Hill was elected to the California State Assembly District 19. Hill (D) finished with 124,157 votes and was followed by Catherine Brinkman (R) with 39,132 votes and Brian Perry (L) with 6,803 votes.[16] Hill raised $1,114,900 for his campaign fund.[17]
| California State Assembly District 19 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gerald Hill (D)
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124,157 | |||
| Catherine Brinkman (R) | 39,132 | |||
| Brian Perry (L) | 6,803 | |||
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 31.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the interests of home care providers.
2019
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In 2019, the California State Legislature was in session from January 7 through September 13.
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2018
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In 2018, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3, 2018 through August 31, 2018.
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2017
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In 2017, the California State Legislature was in session from December 5, 2016 through September 15, 2017.
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2016
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In 2016, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 through August 31. The formal session ended on August 31, but constitutionally the session adjourned sine die on November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the California State Legislature was in session from December 1, 2014, through September 12, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 30.
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2013
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In 2013, the California State Legislature was in session from December 3, 2012, to September 13, 2013
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2012
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In 2012, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 to August 31.
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See also
- California State Legislature
- California State Senate
- California Senate Committees
- California State Senate District 13
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile of Gerald Hill
- Project Vote Smart bio of Gerald Hill
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
- Jerry Hill on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ jerryhillforsenate.com, "Issues," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hill Issue Positions
- ↑ Capitol Weekly, "Capitol Weekly's Legislative Scorecard," December 17, 2009
- ↑ Fox and Hounds Daily, "Random Thoughts on the Political Scene," December 18, 2009
- ↑ Capitol Weekly, "2009 Capitol Weekly State Legislative Scorecard (Archived)," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed April 18, 2017
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for the November 8, 2016, General Election," accessed September 7, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices," accessed April 4, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Vote," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Sacramento Bee, California Assembly General election results (dead link)
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Campaign funds," accessed March 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Elaine Alquist (D) |
California State Senate District 13 2012–2020 |
Succeeded by Josh Becker (D) |
| Preceded by - |
California State Assembly District 19 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Phil Ting (D) |
