Robert Hawks
Robert Hawks (b. April 24, 1941) is a former Democratic member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 33 from 2005 to 2013.
Hawks earned his B.S. 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.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hawks served on 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 finance summary
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Recent news
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Personal
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Hawks and his wife, Jane, have five children.
External links
- Robert Hawks official Montana State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 1994
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Montana Senate District 33 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Mike Phillips (D) |
