Laura Fine | |
|---|---|
 Fine speaking at campaign event (August 2018) | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Biss |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 6, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Biss |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Michael |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Glenview, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Indiana University Northeastern Illinois University |
| Profession | Politician |
Laura Fine (born 1967) is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 9th district.
Fine previously represented the 17th district of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2013[1] to 2019 and as Northfield Township Clerk. She grew up in Glenview and graduated from Glenbrook South High School. She then graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in telecommunications in 1985. After graduation, she produced, wrote, reported and anchored news shows. Fine received a master's degree in political science from Northeastern Illinois University, where she later taught courses in American Government and the Constitution.[2] Married, Fine and her husband, Michael, have two sons.[3]
On July 28, 2017, Fine announced her intention to run for the senate seat being vacated by Daniel Biss. After running unopposed in the primary, Fine won the 2018 general election.[4] She took office on January 6, 2019, finishing out the remaining days of Biss' Senate term before starting her own on January 9.[5] Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, the winner of the 2018 general election for the 17th district, was appointed by local Democratic leaders and sworn into office that same day.[6]
As of July 2022, Senator Fine is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:[7]
- Appropriations - Human Services Committee (SAPP-SAHS)
- Environment and Conservation Committee (SNVR)
- Health Committee (SHEA)
- Healthcare Access and Availability Committee (SHAA)
- (Vice-Chairwoman of) Insurance Committee (SINS)
- Redistricting - Northwest Cook County Committee (SRED-SRNC)
- (Chairwoman of) Subcommittee on Managed Care Organizations (SHEA-SMCO)
- Subcommittee on Medicaid (SHEA-SHMD)
- ^ Robb, Tom (2013-01-09). "Biss Fine Take Oath One Day Early". Journal & Topics. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "About Laura | Laura Fine for State Rep - 17th District Illinois". 2012-01-16. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
- ^ Miller, Rich (July 28, 2017). "Rep. Fine to run for Biss seat". Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ "Fine sworn in as State Senator". Illinois Senate Democrats. 2019-01-07. Archived from the original on 2020-04-07. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ Hollman, John (Clerk of the House) (ed.). "Resignations and Appointments" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 100 (152). Illinois House of Representatives: 9–11. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.