Michael Halpin

Michael Halpin is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 72nd district.[2] The 72nd district is located in the Quad Cities and includes East Moline, Moline, Rock Island, Milan, Taylor Ridge and Andalusia.[3] He first took office in January 2017.

Michael Halpin
Member-elect of the Illinois Senate
from the 36th district
Assuming office
January 11, 2023 (2023-Jan-11)
SucceedingNeil Anderson
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
Assumed office
January 10, 2017 (2017-Jan-10)
Preceded byPatrick J. Verschoore
Succeeded byGregg Johnson (elect)
Personal details
Born1978/1979 (age 43–44)[1]
Voorheesville, New York
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMary Ann
Children2
ResidenceRock Island, Illinois
Alma materRoger Williams University (B.A.)
University of Illinois (J.D.)
OccupationLegislator
ProfessionAttorney, Politician

Early life and career

On July 8, 2013, Governor Pat Quinn appointed Halpin to succeed Linnea E. Thompson as the Public Administrator and Public Guardian for Rock Island County for a term starting June 20, 2013 and ending December 2, 2013. Halpin was confirmed by the Illinois Senate on November 13, 2013.[4] Halpin was appointed and confirmed for a second term starting December 23, 2013 and ending December 4, 2017.[5]

Illinois General Assembly

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Halpin is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[6]

  • Agriculture & Conservation Committee (HAGC)
  • Appropriations - General Service Committee (HAPG)
  • (Chairman of) Personnel & Pension Committee (HPPN)
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee (HVET)

Halpin is a legislative member of the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission.[7] The commission is composed of representatives from four states to promote development and implementation of improvements to intercity passenger rail service in the Midwest and to develop long-range plans for high speed rail passenger service in the Midwest and other regions of the country.[8]

In 2018, Democrat J.B. Pritzker appointed Halpin, an attorney, a member of the gubernatorial transition's Job Creation and Economic Opportunity Committee.[9][10]

References
  1. "Illinois House District 72 state representative candidate: Mike Halpin". The Dispatch-Argus. October 15, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  2. Elliot, Stephen (November 8, 2016). "Halpin claims seat over McGuire in 72nd District race". QC Online. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  3. "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 36" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  4. Quinn, Pat (July 8, 2013). "Appointment Message 258". Letter to Illinois Senate. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  5. Quinn, Pat (January 1, 2014). "Appointment Message 386". Letter to Illinois Senate. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  6. "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  7. Wolff, Jonathan P., ed. (October 31, 2018). "40135 Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission" (PDF). Expiration and Vacancy Report for the Governor of Illinois. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. p. 256. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  8. Gruber, Amanda (August 1, 2018). "Publication 425: State Board and Commission Descriptions" (PDF). Illinois Legislative Research Unit. p. 510. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  9. Miller, Rich (December 3, 2018). "Pritzker transition announces Job Creation and Economic Opportunity Committee". Capitol Fax. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
  10. Timmons, Eric (October 19, 2015). "Halpin announces run for District 72 seat". QC Online. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
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