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]

Michael H Halpin
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
Assumed office
January 10, 2017 (2017-Jan-10)
Preceded byPatrick J. Verschoore
Personal details
Born1978/1979 (age 41–42)[1]
Voorheesville, New York
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Mary Ann
ChildrenTwo
ResidenceRock Island, Illinois
Alma materRoger Williams University (B.A.)
University of Illinois (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney

Halpin first took office in January 2017. He is currently assigned to the following committees; Agriculture & Conservation; Cities & Villages; Higher Education; Judiciary - Civil; Transportation: Regulation, Roads; Veterans' Affairs' Real & Personal Property Law Subcommittee; and the Trusts & Estates Law Subcommittee.[4]

Halpin is a legislative member of the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission.[5] 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.[6]

In 2018, Democrat J.B. Pritzker appointed Halpin, an attorney, a member of the gubernatorial transition's Job Creation and Economic Opportunity Committee.[7][8]

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. "Representative Michael Halpin (D) 72nd District".
  5. 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.
  6. Gruber, Amanda (August 1, 2018). "Publication 425: State Board and Commission Descriptions" (PDF). Illinois Legislative Research Unit. p. 510. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  7. Miller, Rich (December 3, 2018). "Pritzker transition announces Job Creation and Economic Opportunity Committee". Capitol Fax. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
  8. Timmons, Eric (October 19, 2015). "Halpin announces run for District 72 seat". QC Online. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
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