Jack Hill
Jack Hill was a member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 4. He assumed office in 1991. He held office until his death on April 6, 2020.[1]
Biography
Hill was born on July 15, 1944. He earned his B.B.A. from Georgia Southern College in 1966. His professional experience includes owning an independent grocery. He served as an inspector general/unit commander in the Georgia Air National Guard from 1998 to 2000 and reserve forces officer for the Selective Service System of the United States Air Force Reserves. He worked as an independent grocer. He died on April 6, 2020.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Hill was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Retirement Committee, Ex-Officio
- Natural Resources and the Environment Committee
- Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee, Chairman
- Senate Rules Committee, Vice Chairman
- Finance Committee, Ex-Officio
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Natural Resources and the Environment |
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities |
| • Rules, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hill served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Natural Resources and the Environment |
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hill served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Natural Resources and the Environment |
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hill served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Natural Resources and the Environment |
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hill served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Assignments |
| • Ethics |
| • Finance |
| • Natural Resources and the Environment |
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities |
| • Rules |
Issues
Budget in 2011
As Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Hill was in a unique position to give a candid view on the state's finances. On December 13, 2010, he warned that the state budget deficit for FY 2012 was nearing $2 billion, which was much worse than previously thought.[2] Even though the state's revenues increased for the sixth straight month in November 2010, Hill said it was not enough.[3] With the current state of the legislature, Hill said that he did not think that a pure tax increase would pass, but suggested something like a broadening of the sales tax.
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 4
Incumbent Jack Hill won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 4 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jack Hill (R) | 100.0 | 51,765 |
| Total votes: 51,765 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 4
Incumbent Jack Hill advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 4 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jack Hill | 100.0 | 10,417 |
| Total votes: 10,417 | |||
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2016
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Jack Hill ran unopposed in the Georgia State Senate District 4 general election.[4][5]
| Georgia State Senate, District 4 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jack Hill Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 54,539 | |
| Total Votes | 54,539 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jack Hill ran unopposed in the Georgia State Senate District 4 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Georgia State Senate, District 4 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jack Hill Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with a runoff election taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Jack S. Hill was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9][10]
2012
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
Hill ran in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 4. Hill ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. No Democratic candidate filed to run for this seat. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12] Hill won re-election in the general election.[13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jack Hill Incumbent |
100% | 48,118 | |
| Total Votes | 48,118 | |||
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Hill won re-election to the 4th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the November 2, 2010 election.[14]
| Georgia State Senate, District 4 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jack Hill (R)
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33,401 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hill won re-election to the Georgia State Senate from Georgia's 4th Senate district. Hill ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 51,403 votes.[15] Hill raised $221,100 for his campaign in 2008.[16]
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Noteworthy events
Hill, along with his Georgia State Senate colleagues, entered self-quarantine after State Sen.Brandon Beach tested positive for coronavirus.[17]
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Personal
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Hill had three children with his wife Ruth Ann.
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2020
In 2020, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 26. The session was suspended from March 13 through June 11.
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2019
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In 2019, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 2.
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2018
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In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.
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2015
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In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2012
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In 2012, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Sen. Hill's website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1992
- Jack Hill on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ WTOC, "Remembering State Sen. Jack Hill," April 6, 2020
- ↑ Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Georgia Elections News: Senate’s budget writer says state’s hole is deeper than predicted," December 13, 2010
- ↑ Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "State posts positive tax collection figures in November," December 13, 2010
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "2010 Election results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Georgia Senate official election results for 2008," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ District 4 Georgia Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ WGAU 98.7FM & AM1340, “Senator tests positive for coronavirus, Athens lawmakers self-quarantine,” March 19, 2020
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Georgia State Senate - District 4 1991–2020 |
Succeeded by Billy Hickman (R) |
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