Michelle Mussman (born August 17, 1972) is the Illinois State Representative from the 56th district. She has held the position since 2011. The 56th district includes all or parts of Schaumburg,

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, Roselle,

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, Hanover Park, Rolling Meadows and Bloomingdale.

Electoral career

In 2010, Mussman was elected to the Illinois General Assembly as the Representative from the 56th district. She was reelected in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020.

Illinois House of Representatives

Committees

Mussman currently serves on seven committees and one subcommittee: the Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies committee (Chairperson), the Adoption & Child Welfare committee, the Appropriations-Human Services committee, the Energy & Environment committee, the Mental Health & Addiction committee (Vice-Chairperson), the Child Care Access & Early Childhood committee, the Housing Committee, and the Special Issues Subcommittee.

Legislation

During her tenure as State Representative, Mussman has introduced several bills that have gone on to become law in

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. This includes HB0135, which requires

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to extend coverage to birth control prescribed by pharmacists, as well as HB0452, which requires the

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to "prescribe and supervise" the implementation of

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programs for people with disabilities as needed.

Personal life

Mussman attended

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, graduating in 1990 before attending the

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where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design. Prior to being elected as State Representative, Michelle served as president and treasurer of her local

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and as a member of the Schaumburg Township Council of Parent Teacher Associations. In the

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, Mussman served as a

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for Illinois. Mussman is married to her husband, George, and has three sons.

Electoral history

References

External links

Illinois General Assembly Profile
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