Kemp Hannon
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| Member of the New York Senate from the 6th district |
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| Assumed office 1989 |
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| Preceded by | John R. Dunne |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 17th district |
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| In office 1977–1989 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph M. Margiotta |
| Succeeded by | Michael Balboni |
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| Born | January 10, 1946 Garden City, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Garden City, New York |
| Website | http://www.kemphannon.com |
J. Kemp Hannon[1][2] (born January 10, 1946, in Garden City, New York[3]) is a member of the New York State Senate, (R, C, I) from Nassau County.
Biography
Hannon graduated from Chaminade High School (1963), Boston College (1967) and Fordham University School of Law (1970). He is Special Counsel to the law firm Farrell Fritz, P.C. Hannon resides in Garden City, New York with his wife Bronwyn and their twin daughters, Alexandra and Madeleine.[3][4]
He was previously a member of the New York State Assembly from 1977 to 1989, sitting in the 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th and 188th New York State Legislatures. In November 1989, he was elected to the New York State Senate, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John R. Dunne.
Hannon has represented the 6th State Senate District since 1989 which covers Levittown, Massapequa, Garden City, Uniondale, Hempstead, Farmingdale, Franklin Square, Old Bethpage, Salisbury, Garden City South, Plainview, Lakeview, Plainedge, Island Trees and East Meadow.[4][5]
Hannon has chaired numerous task forces, civic programs, and charitable endeavors. He has served as chairman of the prestigious Senate committees on Health and Housing, and he is regarded as the spearheading force behind both the reauthorization of the Health Care Reform Act and the development of New York's Assisted Living Program. Additionally, he helped the state enact several popular health programs including Child Health Plus, Healthy New York, Family Health Plus, the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Program, early intervention efforts, and insurance coverage for autism, prostate and breast cancer screenings.
In 2011, Hannon voted against the Marriage Equality Act, which the Senate passed 33-29. roll call
On January 14, 2013 Hannon voted in favor of the NY SAFE Act, which the Senate passed 43-18.[6]
In 2014, Hannon's ethics were called into question after it was uncovered that he owned over $100K in stocks from pharmaceutical companies that would benefit after creating a bill for mandatory vaccination. [7]
References
- ↑ Farrell Fritz, P.C: J. Kemp Hannon
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New York Library Association: Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-New York) biography
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Bio from official website
- ↑ New York State Senate: Kemp Hannon
- ↑ http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/s2230-2013#Votes
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| New York Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly 17th District 1977–1989 |
Succeeded by Michael Balboni |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by | New York State Senate 6th District 1989–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by | New York State Senate Chairman of the Committee on Health 2011–present |
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- New York State Senators
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- New York Republicans
- Chaminade High School alumni
- Boston College alumni
- Fordham University alumni
- People from Garden City, New York
- 1946 births
- Living people
