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Donald F. "Don" Humason, Jr. (born July 31, 1967) is an American politician who represents the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District in the Massachusetts Senate. He previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing the 4th Hampden District.
Massachusetts House of Representatives (2003–2013)
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
186th General Court (2009–2011)
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Joint Committee on Higher Education
Joint Committee on Public Health
Joint Committee on Transportation
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
187th General Court (2011–2013)
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Joint Committee on Rules
Committee on Rules
188th General Court (2013–2015)
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
2013 special election
On August 9, 2013, incumbent State Senator Michael Knapik resigned to become Executive Director of Advancement at Westfield State University. Humason defeated Michael Franco in the Republican primary on October 8 and defeated Democratic opponent David K. Bartley 53%-47%. 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.
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
