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John Hines, Wyoming Senator
John Hines (b. March 3, 1936) is a former Republican member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 23 from 2013 to 2015. Hines announced March 21, 2014, that he would not seek re-election in the 2014 election.[1]
Hines previously served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1985 to 2002. He served as Senate Vice President from 2005 to 2006. He then served as Majority Floor Leader from 2007 to 2008. He served as President of the Senate from 2009 to 2010.
Biography
Hines received his diploma from Campbell County High School. He went on to attend the University of Wyoming. Hines has worked as a rancher.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hines served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions |
| • Minerals, Business and Economic Development, Chair |
| • Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions |
| • Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hines served on these committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions |
| • Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions |
| • Revenue, Chair |
| • Joint Revenue, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hines served on these committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Rules and Procedure |
Elections
2010
Hines was re-elected to the Wyoming State Senate, District 23. He was unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary and in the November 2, 2010, general election.[3][4]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 23 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Hines (R)
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5,882 | |||
| Wyoming State Senate, District 23 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John J. Hines (R)
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3,937 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, John Hines won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate, District 23.[5]
Hines raised $1,810 for his campaign, while Leland Turner raised $2,008.[6]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 23 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Hines (R)
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4,125 | |||
| Leland Turner (D) | 1,568 | |||
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 through March 7.
- Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."
2013
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In 2013, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 to February 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 13 through March 9.
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2011
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In 2011, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 3.
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Wyoming Liberty Index
The Wyoming Liberty Index, a study created in 2003, issues a Scorecard that rates all final bills in the Wyoming State Legislature on whether the bills supported or hindered liberty. Legislators are also given a "liberty score" based on their voting patterns. The Wyoming Liberty Index 2012 report was issued on the 61st Legislature during the 2012 budget session. Scores range from the highest score (100%) to the lowest (0%). A higher score indicates a higher level of "aye" votes on bills considered pro-liberty and "nay" votes on what the organization considers anti-liberty bills.[7] Hines received a score of 53% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 6th out of 31 members of the Wyoming State Senate. Although there are 30 members of the Senate, a 31st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.
Recent news
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See also
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Wyoming State Senate
- Wyoming State Senate Committees
- Wyoming state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990
Footnotes
- ↑ trib.com, "State Sen. John Hines, R-Gillette, won't seek re-election after 30 years in Legislature," March 25, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Candidates Roster," accessed July 25, 2010
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2006 Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2006 Candidate Contributions," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Wyoming Senate District 23 2003–2015 |
Succeeded by Jeff Wasserburger (R) |
