Bill Quinlan (politician)

William L. Quinlan (December 25, 1930 – March 10, 2000) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1972 to 1993. Quinlan was first elected in 1971, defeating incumbent Republican Richard Chin. He did not seek reelection in 1992.[1]

Bill Quinlan
Member of the Kentucky Senate
from the 7th district
In office
January 1, 1972 – January 1, 1993
Preceded byRichard Chin
Succeeded byLindy Casebier
Personal details
Born(1930-12-25)December 25, 1930
DiedMarch 10, 2000(2000-03-10) (aged 69)
Political partyDemocratic

On June 15, 1972, Quinlan was one of 20 Democratic senators that voted for Kentucky to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.[2]

Quinlan died in March 2000 at 69 years old.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Rep. Overstreet, Sen. Quinlan say they'll retire". The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 9, 1992. p. A6.
  2. ^ Pardue, Anne (June 16, 1972). "Kentucky becomes 19th to ratify equal rights for women amendment". The Courier Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. p. 1.
  3. ^ "Bill Quinlan dies; served 20 years in Kentucky Senate". The Courier Journal. March 11, 2000. p. 8.