Mary Fitzgerald | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vermillion, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Honorable John H Fitzgerald, Circuit Judge |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Black Hills State University (BS) |
Mary Fitzgerald is an American politician and accountant serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 31st district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 12, 2021. Fitzgerald was re-elected to the SD House of Representatives on November 8, 2022.
Early life and education
[edit]Fitzgerald was born in Vermillion, South Dakota. She attended the University of South Dakota and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and business administration from Black Hills State University.[1]
Political career
[edit]Fitzgerald was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 12, 2021. Fitzgerald was re-elected November 8, 2022. [2] On July 8, 2021, Fitzgerald was selected to serve as a member of the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee of the Midwestern Legislative Conference.[3] Rep Mary Fitzgerald drafted and passed House Bill 1061 (Codified Law § 22-42-24) that became law July 1st, 2021. SDCL§ 22-42-24 prohibits the smoking and consuming of marijuana and its derivates in a motor vehicle. Fitzgerald is the only state legislator in South Dakota to successfully pass a public safety bill on marijuana. On January 14, 2023 at Pierre, SD State Rep Mary Fitzgerald was elected Vice-Chair of the South Dakota State Republican Party. Senator John Wiik was elected Chairman.
References
[edit]- ^ "Mary Fitzgerald (South Dakota)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ Pioneer, Jaci Conrad Pearson, Black Hills. "Odenbach, Fitzgerald advance to Dist. 31 General Election for representative". Black Hills Pioneer. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Fitzgerald to serve on regional committee". Black Hills Pioneer. Retrieved 2021-08-02.