Sen. Humason gave his thoughts on people throughout the state urging Gov. Baker to declare Massachusetts as a safe haven from hate. (WNG File Photo)
BOSTON – State Senator Don Humason (R – Westfield) has been named Assistant Minority Leader of the Massachusetts State Senate by Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R – Gloucester).
“I am honored that Minority Leader Tarr appointed me to this new position, and I am excited to take on the new roles and responsibilities that come with it,” said Senator Humason. “I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Republican Caucus to develop an agenda in the Senate that will best serve families and businesses in my district and across the Commonwealth.”
For the last three years, Senator Humason served as the Senate Minority Whip. His appointment as Assistant Minority Leader marks a move up the ranks in Senate Republican Leadership.
Humason also retained his seat on the powerful Senate Committee on Ways and Means, which is responsible for crafting the state’s annual budget and vetting legislation as it nears completion. He has also been appointed to the following committees:
- Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Rules
- Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets
- Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
- Joint Committee on Transportation
- Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities
- Joint Committee on Public Service
- Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
“My committee assignments for this session reflect some of the areas of concern I hear about most often from my constituents, so I’m well-positioned to continue making those concerns a part of the decision-making process on Beacon Hill,” said Senator Humason.
In addition to his service to legislative committees, Humason also serves as a Senate Chair on both the Aviation and Boating Legislative Caucuses, which provide legislative and budgetary advocacy in cooperation with their respective industries and constituencies.
Senator Humason represents the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District, which consists of the cities of Agawam, Easthampton, Holyoke, Westfield, and parts of the city of Chicopee; and the towns of Granville, Montgomery, Russell, Southampton, Southwick and Tolland.
The Senator maintains a district office for the convenience of his constituents and encourages them to contact him at his district office at 64 Noble Street in Westfield, Massachusetts 01085, (413) 568-1366; or his Boston office, State House, Room 313A, Boston, Massachusetts 02133, (617) 722-1415. His email address is [email protected].
