Lorraine Quarberg (born February 10, 1952) is an American politician, farmer, rancher, and economic development consultant from Thermopolis, Wyoming who served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013, representing the 28th legislative district of Wyoming as a Republican. She served as House Majority Whip from 2009 to 2013.
Early life
Lorraine Quarberg was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on February 10, 1952. She attended both the University of Wyoming and Central Wyoming College.
Career
Quarberg served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013, representing the 28th legislative district of Wyoming as a Republican. She served as House Majority Whip from 2009 to 2013.
During her time in office, Quarberg served on the following standing committees. Education (2005–2006) Minerals, Business and Economic Development (2005–2008) Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivision (2007–2008) Judiciary (2009–2010) Rules and Procedure (2009–2012) Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs (2011–2012) Additionally, Quarberg served on the Select Committee on School Finance in 2005, the Community College Planning Task Force in 2008, and the Multistate Highway Transportation Agreement Cooperating Committee in 2011. She also served on the Select Water Committee every year of her tenure.
In 2010, Quarberg ran opposed in both the Republican primary and the general election. She declined to run for re-election in 2012.
Outside of politics, Quarberg worked as a farmer, rancher, and economic development consultant.
Political positions
During her time in office, Quarberg was the main sponsor of House Bill 113, which would have made Wyoming one of three states at the time (the other two being Alaska and Vermont) not to require a permit for concealed carry. The bill was co-sponsored by fellow Republican state senator Cale Case.
Quarberg received a 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business between 2005 and 2006. She received an A+ rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund in 2010.
Personal life
Quarberg currently resides in Thermopolis, Wyoming. She is married and has two children.
Quarberg is a Catholic.