Norine K. Hammond is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She has served since her appointment in December 2010 to replace the late Rich Myers. Hammond represents the 94th district, located in western Illinois, which contains all or parts of Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, Mercer, and Warren counties.[2]

Norine Hammond
Member of the
Illinois House of Representatives
Assumed office
December 14, 2010 (2010-December-14)
Preceded byRichard P. Myers
Constituency94th district (2023-present)
93rd district (2013-2023)
94th district (2010-2013)
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLeonard Hammond
Children1
Residence(s)Macomb, Illinois, U.S.[1]
Alma materWestern Illinois University
ProfessionPolitician

Early life and career

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In 1999, she became a legislative aide to Richard P. Myers and would serve in that capacity until his death. She was a trustee for Emmet Township from 2004 to 2006 and was township supervisor from 2006 until her appointment to the Illinois House. She also served for a time on the Macomb Planning Commission.[3]

Illinois House of Representatives

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On December 1, 2010, Republican incumbent Rich Myers died from prostate cancer creating a vacancy in the Illinois House.[4] The Republican Representative Committee of the 94th Representative District appointed Hammond to the subsequent vacancy for the remainder of the 96th General Assembly. Hammond was sworn into office on December 14, 2010.[1] In her first term, she was assigned to the following House committees: Aging; Agriculture & Conservation; Appropriations—Higher Education; Consumer Protection; Higher Education; and Human Services.[3]

In the 2011 decennial reapportionment, Hammond was drawn into the 93rd district which included all or parts of Galesburg, Macomb, Mount Sterling, Rushville, Havana and Abingdon.[5] In the 2022 Illinois House of Representatives election, Hammond was elected in the 94th district. Due to redistricting, the 93rd district was won by Travis Weaver.[6]

Committee assignments

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As of July 3, 2022, Representative Hammond is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[7]

  • Appropriations - Higher Education Committee (HAPI)
  • Consumer Protection Committee (HCON)
  • Financial Protection Subcommittee (HCON-FINA)
  • Higher Education Committee (HHED)
  • Human Services Committee (HHSV)
  • Product Safety Subcommittee (HCON-PROD)
  • Public Benefits Subcommittee (HHSV-PUBX)
  • Public Utilities Committee (HPUB)
  • Telecom/Video Subcommittee (HPUB-TVID)

References

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  1. ^ a b Mahoney, Mark (Chief Clerk of the House) (December 6, 2010). "Certificate of Appointment" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 96 (155). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois House of Representatives: 3–5. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Maps of Districts of the Illinois House of Representatives (2023-2033)". Illinois State Board of Elections. July 16, 2022. p. 94. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Miller, David R. (ed.). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. 26 (2). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois General Assembly Research Unit: 4. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Wilson, Doug. "State Rep. Rich Myers dies at age 62 after battle with prostate cancer". Quincy Herald-Whig. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Veeneman, Drew. "93rd House District" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 8, 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-29.
  6. ^ Dalton, Alex. "Travis Weaver tops incumbent Mark Luft to win GOP primary for 93rd Illinois House District". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  7. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
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