| Full Name: | Matthew Hill |
|---|---|
| Office: | State House (TN) - District 7, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/02/2004 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Amanda |
| Birth Date: | 12/04/1978 |
| Home City: | Jonesborough, TN |
| Religion: | Christian |
Summary
Representative Matthew Hill
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
SB 3597 - Prohibits Discrimination Against Religious Student Groups at Public Universities
Legislation (Yea)
April 30, 2012 - Prohibits a state higher education institution from discriminating against or denying recognition, funds, or facilities to a student organization based on the religious nature ...
SB 3310 - Requires Abstinence-Centered Sex Education in Schools
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
April 27, 2012 - Prohibits a Local Educational Agency (LEA) from using an organization or an individual to teach a family life curriculum if that organization or individual ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Jobs
Jan. 1, 2012 - I am running for reelection because North-East Tennessee needs more and better jobs. Tennessee should be a jobs friendly environment. We need to make sure ...
Issue Position: Taxes and Spending
Jan. 1, 2012 - This year in Tennessee we passed a balanced budget that decreased spending without tax increases or frivolous projects. That should be an example to Washington ...
Issue Position: Education
More Public Statements
Jan. 1, 2012 - This year we passed the most significant education reform bill in a generation. We must continue to push for more teacher accountability and parental choice ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 100% |
| 2012 | Tennessee Right to Life (TRL) Positions | 100% |
| 2011-2012 | Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business Positions | 92% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Health Professionals ($48,400.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Matthew Hill refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Email
rep.matthew.hill@capitol.tn.gov
Capitol Website
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h7.html
District Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/matthewlistens
Capitol
301 6th Avenue North
Suite 23 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-2251
Fax: 615-253-0299
District
216 Mockingbird Place
Jonesborough, TN 37659
