Education
Westfield State University.
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Donald Humason
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He previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing the 4th Hampden District. In his first bid for public office, Humason was elected on November 5, 2002 with 63% of the vote and was re-elected in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012. He resigned on November 20, 2013 after he was elected to the State Senate.
Committee assignments
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Joint Committee on Public Health
Joint Committee on Public Service
Joint Committee on Revenue
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Committee on Ways and Means
Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
189th General Court (2015–2017)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Joint Committee on Education
Joint Committee on Public Service
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
Committee on Ways and Means
2013 special election
On August 9, 2013, incumbent State Senator Michael Knapik resigned to become Executive Director of Advancement at Westfield State University.
A few weeks later, Humason was named as the new Senate Minority Whip by Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr. As Minority Whip, Humason will coordinate votes within the Senate Republican Caucus and assist the Minority Leader in developing policy.
Towns represented
In Hampden County: Chicopee (Ward 7 - Precinct A and B, Ward 8 - Precinct A, Ward 9 - Precinct A), Holyoke, Westfield, Agawam, Granville, Montgomery, Russell, Southwick and Tolland. In Hampshire County: Easthampton and Southampton.
Appointments
Senate Minority Whip
Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force.
