Don Hill (politician)

Don Hill is a retired pharmacist, former Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, and currently serves as the Government Relations Consultant for Emporia State University. Hill served as the state representative for the 60th district from 2003 to 2017.[1]

Don Hill
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 60th district
In office
January 6, 2003 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byLloyd A. Stone
Succeeded byMark Schreiber
Personal details
BornDecember 28, 1946
Emporia, Kansas
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Robbie Hill
ResidenceEmporia, Kansas
Alma materKansas State University (attended)
University of Kansas (graduated)
ProfessionRetired pharmacist
WebsiteOfficial website

Since 1975, Hill has is an adjunct faculty member of the University of Kansas Pharmacy School. He also worked as a Pharmacist for The Medicine Shoppe until he sold the business in 2013.[2]

Hill is a former member of the Kansas Pharmacy Service Corporation and a past President of the Emporia Rotary Club, and previously had been involved with the Emporia Regional Development Association, National Community Pharmacists Association, Emporia Chamber of Commerce, Kansas Pharmacist Association, and the Emporia Arts Council.[3]

On August 1, 2017, it was announced that Hill would be the Government Relations consultant for Emporia State University.[4]

Issue positions

Hill's answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test:

When asked his legislative priorities Hill said:

"First priority is improving on our well trained and productive work force by strategically investing in education at all levels. Secondly Kansas needs to improve health care. Increasing access to care, promoting wellness and prevention and working to improve quality. We need to reduce the number of uninsured and I would support a cigarette tax increase to fund. Continuing initiatives to diversify and grow the Kansas economy is important."[5]

Committee membership
  • Education
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget
  • Economic Development and Tourism
  • Aging and Long Term Care (Vice-Chair)
  • Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Hill's 2008 campaign:[6]

  • 1. Hill, Don – $1,082
  • 2. Kansas Contractors Assoc. – $1,000
  • 3. Koch Industries – $1,000
  • 4. State of Kansas – $966
  • 5. Walmart – $800

References
  1. Robinson, John. "Schreiber wins State House 60 race". Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  2. Gazette, Special to The. "Medicine Shoppe announces expansion and new owner". Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  3. Project Vote Smart – Rep. Don Hill Biography Vote Smart. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
  4. "Former Kansas Rep. Don Hill New ESU Government Relations Consultant". Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  5. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  6. Follow the Money – 2008 Campaign Contributions Retrieved June 29, 2009.
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