| Laura Fine | |
|---|---|
 Fine speaking at campaign event (August 2018) | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 9th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| 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 57–58) |
| 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 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. Married, Fine and her husband, Michael, have two sons.
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. She took office on January 6, 2019, finishing out the remaining days of Biss' Senate term before starting her own on January 9. 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.
As of July 2022, Senator Fine is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:
- 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)
References
- 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.
External links
- Representative Laura Fine (D) 17th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- Laura Fine for State Representative archived version
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Rep. Laura Fine at Illinois House Democrats
- 2012 Editorial board questionnaire at the Chicago Tribune
- 1967 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American women politicians
- 21st-century members of the Illinois General Assembly
- People from Glenview, Illinois
- Indiana University alumni
- Democratic Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives
- Democratic Party Illinois state senators
- Northeastern Illinois University alumni
- Women state legislators in Illinois