Michael Noland
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Michael Noland is a Democratic
member of the Illinois Senate
, representing the 22nd District since 2007.
Noland earned his bachelor's degree and MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago
and his law degree from John Marshall Law School
. He served as a Navy Corpsman while on active duty at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital and in the Reserves with the United States Marine Corps
. He resides in Elgin
with his wife Veronica and their two children.
. In 1984, he enlisted in the United States Navy as an E-3 (Seaman)and graduated from Hospital Corps School in 1985. Michael Noland then went to Camp Pendleton where he went through Marine Corps training and served as a Corpsman, attached to NTC Great Lakes, until he got out in 1993. Michael Noland's unit was on call for the First Persian Gulf War
but was never deployed.
While in the Marine Corps. reserved, Michael attended school at the University of Illinois-Chicago
where he earned a B.A. in 1991. Seeking to continue his education, Senator Noland pursued an Juris Doctorate degree at John Marshall Law School
while driving a limousine at night to help pay for school. He earned his J.D. in 1996.
Senator Michael Noland earned his M.B.A. at the University of Illinois-Chicago in 2001.
. However, Michael lost the 2002 General Election to the Republican Hoeft, 7,153 to Hoeft's 10,199.
Despite the loss, Michael Noland tried again for the Illinois House, this time challenging Republican Ruth Munson
. The General Election results ended up being so close as to create demand, from a third party, for a recount. As the election results were recounted, Munson's lead narrowed. When the results were counted, Michael Noland was lost by only 387 votes.
In 2005, Noland challenged incumbent members of the Elgin City Council for one of three seats. Despite considerable name recognition from two previously failed attempts at the Illinois General Assembly, Noland failed to break into the top three.
In 2006, Senator Steve Rauschenberger
announced he would be leaving his position as Illinois Senator for the 22nd Legislative District as he pursued the position of Lieutenant Governor
. Michael Noland tossed his hat into the ring for Rauschenberger's seat and faced Streamwood Republican Mayor Billie Roth in an election. During the campaign, Michael Noland promised to support property tax
relief as local county boards continued to increase property taxes. After an aggressive campaign, Michael Noland was elected as the next Illinois State Senator for the 22nd district.
Senate Bill 1406 would place a limit on campaign contributions for various campaign committees. Previously, Illinois had no regulations limiting the amount a contributor could give to a campaign committee. Senator Noland also was a sponsor on Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 17 (SJRCA17), which would give Illinois residents the power to recall
elected members of the Executive Branch and then provide for a special election.
SJRCA17 failed to pass. SJRCA17 not only dealt with the recall of Governors but every elected official down to the municipal level and erected no safeguards to ward off those who would simply wish to recall a Governor on the basis of being from the opposing party.
On October 15, 2009 during a Veto Session of the Illinois General Assembly, the Illinois Senate passed House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 31. The bill was then sent to Governor Pat Quinn
for his signature and signed into law. HJRCA31 grants Illinois voters the option, by way of the November ballot, to ratify an amendment to the State Constitution
that would allow for Gubernatorial recalls. Senator Noland's legislation was featured as the main article in the Chicago Tribune's "Clout Street" the following day, Friday October 16, 2009.
Currently, Senator Noland has filed, with the Senate, a bill that would reform the way campaign contributions are handled in the state of Illinois. SB2470 would reform Illinois' campaign funding in the following ways:
SB2470 has to first go through the entire legislative process.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the Illinois Senate
Illinois Senate
The Illinois Senate is the upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly, the legislative branch of the government of the state of Illinois in the United States. The body was created by the first state constitution adopted in 1818. The Illinois Senate is made up of 59 senators elected from...
, representing the 22nd District since 2007.
Noland earned his bachelor's degree and MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago
The University of Illinois at Chicago, or UIC, is a state-funded public research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its campus is in the Near West Side community area, near the Chicago Loop...
and his law degree from John Marshall Law School
John Marshall Law School (Chicago)
The John Marshall Law School is a law school in Chicago, Illinois, that was founded in 1899 and accredited by the American Bar Association in 1941. The school was named for the influential nineteenth century U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall....
. He served as a Navy Corpsman while on active duty at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital and in the Reserves with the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
. He resides in Elgin
Elgin, Illinois
Elgin is a city in northern Illinois located roughly northwest of Chicago on the Fox River. Most of Elgin lies within Kane County, Illinois, with a portion in Cook County, Illinois...
with his wife Veronica and their two children.
Early life
After graduating from Elgin High School in 1978, Michael Noland worked as a security guard while taking classes at Elgin Community CollegeElgin Community College
Elgin Community College is a U.S. post-secondary educational institution which awards Associate of Arts degrees. It was founded in 1949 as part of Elgin Area School District U46. Community College District #509 was formed 17 years later in 1966, a year after Illinois legislators created the...
. In 1984, he enlisted in the United States Navy as an E-3 (Seaman)and graduated from Hospital Corps School in 1985. Michael Noland then went to Camp Pendleton where he went through Marine Corps training and served as a Corpsman, attached to NTC Great Lakes, until he got out in 1993. Michael Noland's unit was on call for the First Persian Gulf War
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
but was never deployed.
While in the Marine Corps. reserved, Michael attended school at the University of Illinois-Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago
The University of Illinois at Chicago, or UIC, is a state-funded public research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its campus is in the Near West Side community area, near the Chicago Loop...
where he earned a B.A. in 1991. Seeking to continue his education, Senator Noland pursued an Juris Doctorate degree at John Marshall Law School
John Marshall Law School
John Marshall Law School may refer to:*John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois*John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia*Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in Cleveland, Ohio...
while driving a limousine at night to help pay for school. He earned his J.D. in 1996.
Senator Michael Noland earned his M.B.A. at the University of Illinois-Chicago in 2001.
Early Races
In 2002, Michael decided to run for the Illinois House of RepresentativesIllinois House of Representatives
The Illinois House of Representatives is the lower house of the Illinois General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Illinois. The body was created by the first Illinois Constitution adopted in 1818. The state House of Representatives is made of 118 representatives elected from...
. However, Michael lost the 2002 General Election to the Republican Hoeft, 7,153 to Hoeft's 10,199.
Despite the loss, Michael Noland tried again for the Illinois House, this time challenging Republican Ruth Munson
Ruth Munson
Ruth Munson was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 43rd district from 2002 until 2009. The district includes portions of Elgin, Carpentersville, East Dundee and South Elgin....
. The General Election results ended up being so close as to create demand, from a third party, for a recount. As the election results were recounted, Munson's lead narrowed. When the results were counted, Michael Noland was lost by only 387 votes.
In 2005, Noland challenged incumbent members of the Elgin City Council for one of three seats. Despite considerable name recognition from two previously failed attempts at the Illinois General Assembly, Noland failed to break into the top three.
In 2006, Senator Steve Rauschenberger
Steve Rauschenberger
Steve Rauschenberger served as a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate from 1993 to 2007. He was first elected to the state Senate in 1992...
announced he would be leaving his position as Illinois Senator for the 22nd Legislative District as he pursued the position of Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
The Lieutenant Governor of Illinois is the second highest executive of the State of Illinois. In Illinois, the lieutenant governor and governor run on a joint ticket, and are directly elected by popular vote. Candidates for lieutenant governor run separately in the primary from candidates for...
. Michael Noland tossed his hat into the ring for Rauschenberger's seat and faced Streamwood Republican Mayor Billie Roth in an election. During the campaign, Michael Noland promised to support property tax
Property tax
A property tax is an ad valorem levy on the value of property that the owner is required to pay. The tax is levied by the governing authority of the jurisdiction in which the property is located; it may be paid to a national government, a federated state or a municipality...
relief as local county boards continued to increase property taxes. After an aggressive campaign, Michael Noland was elected as the next Illinois State Senator for the 22nd district.
Senate Committee Assignments
In the Illinois General Assembly, Senator Noland currently serves on the Judiciary and Public Health Committees while he chairs the Criminal Law Committee. He also serves on the Energy Committee, Committee of the Whole, Licensed Activities Committee, and the Subcommittee on Special Issues and chairs the Transparency Subcommittee.Ethics Reform
Senator Noland was a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 1961 which called for the end of a long time practice of elected officials placing their names on taxpayer funded signs and other electronic messaging.Senate Bill 1406 would place a limit on campaign contributions for various campaign committees. Previously, Illinois had no regulations limiting the amount a contributor could give to a campaign committee. Senator Noland also was a sponsor on Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 17 (SJRCA17), which would give Illinois residents the power to recall
Recall election
A recall election is a procedure by which voters can remove an elected official from office through a direct vote before his or her term has ended...
elected members of the Executive Branch and then provide for a special election.
SJRCA17 failed to pass. SJRCA17 not only dealt with the recall of Governors but every elected official down to the municipal level and erected no safeguards to ward off those who would simply wish to recall a Governor on the basis of being from the opposing party.
On October 15, 2009 during a Veto Session of the Illinois General Assembly, the Illinois Senate passed House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 31. The bill was then sent to Governor Pat Quinn
Pat Quinn (politician)
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Quinn III is the 41st and current Governor of Illinois. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Previously elected three times to statewide office, Quinn was the sitting lieutenant governor and became governor on January 29, 2009, when the previous governor, Rod Blagojevich,...
for his signature and signed into law. HJRCA31 grants Illinois voters the option, by way of the November ballot, to ratify an amendment to the State Constitution
Illinois Constitution
The Constitution of the State of Illinois is the governing document of the state of Illinois. There have been four Illinois Constitutions; the fourth and current version was adopted in 1970.-History:...
that would allow for Gubernatorial recalls. Senator Noland's legislation was featured as the main article in the Chicago Tribune's "Clout Street" the following day, Friday October 16, 2009.
Currently, Senator Noland has filed, with the Senate, a bill that would reform the way campaign contributions are handled in the state of Illinois. SB2470 would reform Illinois' campaign funding in the following ways:
- Institute limits on campaign contributions,
- Increase the frequency that committees have to report contributions to the State Board of Elections, and
- Provide the State Board of Elections with the means to enforce violations
SB2470 has to first go through the entire legislative process.