Awards
Hill has been recognized by the California Healthcare Institute which named him its Legislator of the Year. Hill also received recognition from the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS,TechNet,TechAmerica,California State Sheriffs Association,and California Small Business Association. He has received positive voting records from the LGBT community,California Labor Federation,Sierra Club,League of Conservation Voters,Consumer Federation of California,Congress of California Seniors,Equality California,and Planned Parenthood. [6]
The California Clean Money Action Fund named Jerry Hill "Clean Money Champion" for "his leadership in pushing for real reform". [7]
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