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Hansen, Goeff (R)

State Senator District 34
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Office: 7100 Binsfeld Building

Term: Final

Phone: (517) 373-1635

Email: senghansen@senate.mi.gov

Home Address: 46335 N. 68th Avenue, Hart, MI 49240

Website: http://www.senatorgoeffhansen.com

Seat Number: 11

Standing Committees: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism(C), Government Operations(VC), Appropriations

Subcommittees: Transportation(C), K-12, School Aid, Education(C), Capital Outlay

CB - Capitol Building, FB - Farnum Building, HOB - House Office Building

POLITICAL CAREER

After four years as Hart Township supervisor, Hansen was first elected to the House in 2004 representing the 100th District. During Hansen's three terms, he has been a member of the Appropriations Committee, serving as chair and ranking member of the Agriculture subcommittee.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sen. Hansen is a former owner of Hansen Foods and Township Supervisor.

EDUCATION

Sen. Hansen attended West Shore Community College and Hope College.

PERSONAL

Sen. Hansen and his wife, Tamara, live in Hart and have two grown sons and four grandchildren.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

He is a member of the Michigan Farm Bureau, NRA and Ducks Unlimited among many others.

LEAD STAFF PERSON:

Peter Wills
Cell Phone: 517-896-5935
pwills@senate.michigan.gov

SB 0043 - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS, Compensation and Benefits, Allow alternative cash reserves option for pooled plans.
(Status: 06/06/2017 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

SB 0044 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Other, Provide for recovery of certain costs for criminal contempt prosecution or retail fraud.
(Status: 12/13/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - HOUSE SUBSTITUTE H-3 - CONCURRED (37 - 0) IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

SB 0118 - RECREATION, Trails, Allow the department of natural resources to become a trail sponsor and provide limited liability for personal injuries.
(Status: 05/04/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - HOUSE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - CONCURRED (37 - 0) - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

SB 0147 - APPROPRIATIONS, Education, Provide for appropriations for the department of education for the fiscal year 2017 - 2018.
(Status: 05/30/2017 - HOUSE - CONFEREES: BIZON, CANFIELD, YANEZ)

SB 0148 - APPROPRIATIONS, Transportation, Provide for appropriations for the department of transportation for the fiscal year 2017 - 2018.
(Status: 06/22/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS)

SB 0149 - APPROPRIATIONS, School Aid, Provide appropriations for fiscal year 2017 - 2018.
(Status: 11/30/2017 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

SB 0372 - LIQUOR, Retail Sales, Eliminate requirement to tag certain beer kegs.
(Status: 11/01/2017 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

SB 0407 - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Credit, Restore tax credit for adoption expenses
(Status: 05/24/2017 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE)

SB 0408 - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Credit, Restore tax credit for donation of an automobile to a qualified charitable organization
(Status: 05/24/2017 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE)

SB 0428 - ELECTIONS, Registration, Allow online voter registration.
(Status: 04/12/2018 - HOUSE - TO SECOND READING )

SB 0439 - LIQUOR, Economic Development, Change grape and wine industry council name to Michigan craft beverage council and revise powers and duties of members.
(Status: 01/17/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

SB 0440 - LIQUOR, Other, Revise reference to grape and wine council to reflect change in council name.
(Status: 05/10/2018 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - HOUSE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - CONCURRED (35 - 0) - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

SB 0441 - LIQUOR, Retail Sales, Modify penalties for selling to a minor under certain circumstances.
(Status: 06/07/2017 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM)

SB 0492 - INSURANCE, Health Insurers, Provide equal treatment for coverage for orally administered anticancer medication.
(Status: 06/07/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

SB 0552 - VEHICLES, Off-Road, Extend sunset permit fee.
(Status: 01/17/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT )

SB 0553 - HISTORY AND ARTS, Historic Sites, Update references to the Michigan history center act in the property tax.
(Status: 11/08/2017 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

SB 0554 - HISTORY AND ARTS, Historic Sites, Update references to the Michigan history center act in the business corporation act
(Status: 11/08/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - HOUSE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - CONCURRED (37 - 0) - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

SB 0555 - HISTORY AND ARTS, Historic Sites, Update references to the Michigan history center act in the nonprofit corporation act
(Status: 11/08/2017 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

SB 0556 - HISTORY AND ARTS, Historic Sites, Update references to the Michigan history center act in the revised judicature act
(Status: 11/08/2017 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

SB 0557 - HISTORY AND ARTS, Historic Sites, Update references to the Michigan history center act in 1984 PA 105
(Status: 11/08/2017 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

SB 0596 - RECREATION, Trails, Provide for trail development and management.
(Status: 03/06/2018 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

SB 0723 - PROPERTY TAX, Exemptions, Provide exemption for disable veterans for reimbursement to local taxing units.

SB 0759 - EDUCATION, School Districts, Allow funding for and use of Michigan Education Corps under certain circumstances.
(Status: 02/01/2018 - SENATE - TO GENERAL ORDERS )

SB 0853 - APPROPRIATIONS, Department of Education, Provide for fiscal year 2018-2019 omnibus budget appropriations for the department of education.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - SENATE - JOINT RULE 9 SUSPENDED TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS)

SB 0863 - APPROPRIATIONS, School Aid, Provide for fiscal year 2018-2019 zero budget appropriations for school aid.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - SENATE - JOINT RULE 9 SUSPENDED TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS)

SB 0865 - APPROPRIATIONS, Transportation, Provide for fiscal year 2018-2019 zero budget appropriations for the department of transportation.
(Status: 05/08/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

SB 0931 - NATURAL RESOURCES, Funding, Modify allowable expenditures of the Michigan natural resources trust fund and Michigan state parks endowment fund.
(Status: 05/16/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

SB 0942 - STATE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT, Authorities, Implement the talent investment fund in higher education loan authority act.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - HOUSE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - CONCURRED (36 - 0) - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

SB 1039 - HUMAN SERVICES, Medical Services, Modify Medicaid eligibility for a nursing facility.
(Status: 05/30/2018 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT )

SB 1042 - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Property Tax Credit, Provide for homestead property tax credit for disabled veterans and repeal property tax exemption.
(Status: 06/05/2018 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE )

SB 1071 - LIQUOR, Licenses, Increase production threshold for eligibility as a qualified small wine maker.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM)

SB 1116 - TRANSPORTATION, Funds, Establish local road improvement grant program.
(Status: 09/05/2018 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

SB 1118 - PROPERTY, Conveyances, NEW, Provide for the sale of state-owned property in Muskegon County.
(Status: 09/05/2018 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

SR 0083 - Family Meals Month, A resolution recognizing September 2017, as Family Meals Month.
(Status: 09/06/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED)

SR 0090 - Rail Safety Week, A resolution recognizing September 24-30, 2017, as National Rail Safety Week.
(Status: 09/14/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED)

SR 0127 - School-Based Health Center Awareness Month, A resolution recognizing February 2018 as School-Based Health Center Awareness Month.
(Status: 02/06/2018 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED)

SR 0133 - 100th anniversary of the founding of the County Road Association, A resolution commemorating February 2018, as the County Road Association’s 100th Anniversary.
(Status: 02/21/2018 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED )

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