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Meekhof, Arlan B. (R)

Office: S-106 Capitol Building Term: Final Phone: (517) 373-6920 Email: senameekhof@senate.michigan.gov Home Address: 12596 Retreat Drive, Grand Haven, MI 49417 Website: http://www.senatorarlanmeekhof.com/ Seat Number: 38 Standing Committees: Government Operations(C), Legislative Council(C), Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Senator Meekhof served two terms in the Michigan House the last as Assistant Minority Leader and Minority Vice Chair of the Great Lakes & Environment Committee. Meekhof has also served as an Olive Township Supervisor.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Prior to becoming a senator, Meekhof served four years in the Michigan House of Representatives in the 89th District from 2007-2010.

EDUCATION

Davenport College

PERSONAL

Sen. Meekhof was born Nov. 28, 1959 in Grand Haven and was adopted April 8, 1960 by Sidney and Ethel Meekhof. He is the eldest of four adopted children. Arlan has lived in Olive Township with his wife Barb for more than 25 years. They also have three adult children-Adrian, Rich, and Meredith. The Meekhofs are very blessed with two granddaughters.

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 SB 0001  - LABOR, Hours and Wages, Eliminate reference to repealed law in the School Code.
(Status: 01/18/2017 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MICHIGAN COMPETITIVENESS)

 SB 0490  - CHILDREN, Other, Clarify delegation of parent's or guardian's powers separate from foster care.
(Status: 02/22/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS )

 SB 0584  - WEAPONS, Concealed, Allow carrying a pistol concealed in pistol-free zones by certain individuals
(Status: 11/09/2017 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 SB 0594  - LAW ENFORCEMENT, Other, Create special police agency act
(Status: 09/27/2017 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS)

 SB 0595  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, Create penalty for violation of special police agency act
(Status: 09/27/2017 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS)

 SB 0660  - AGRICULTURE, Other, Provide for enforcement of animal care standards for egg-laying hens; and delay effective date.
(Status: 01/31/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 SB 0700  - STATE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT, Bonds, Prohibit issuance of certain bonds after a certain date.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS)

 SB 0701  - CIVIL RIGHTS, Open Meetings, Exempt financial management teams and the local government retirement stability board from the open meetings act.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS)

 SCR 0004  - Department of Corrections, A concurrent resolution to encourage the Governor to change the name of the Michigan Department of Corrections to the Michigan Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
(Status: 03/08/2017 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

 SCR 0011  - Stephen V. Monsma, A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Stephen V. Monsma, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate.
(Status: 03/16/2017 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

 SCR 0016  - John D. Pridnia, A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for John D. Pridnia, former member of the House of Representatives and Senate.
(Status: 04/19/2017 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

 SCR 0023  - Vernon J. Ehlers, A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Vernon J. Ehlers, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate and the United States House of Representatives.
(Status: 09/20/2017 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

 SCR 0032  - Memorial Resolution, A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Burton Leland, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
(Status: 04/11/2018 - HOUSE - ADOPTED )

 SCR 0034  - Concurrent Resolutions, A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Raymond D. Dzendzel, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
(Status: 06/06/2018 - HOUSE - ADOPTED )

 SCR 0036  - Birkholz, A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Patricia L. Birkholz, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
(Status: 09/05/2018 - HOUSE - ADOPTED )

 SR 0003  - LEGISLATURE, Rules, A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate.
(Status: 01/18/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED)

 SR 0055  - Arab American, Chaldean and Jewish Communities, A resolution recognizing the ongoing contributions of the Arab American, Chaldean and Jewish communities to the state of Michigan.
(Status: 05/03/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED)

 SR 0061  - Chaldean American Day, A resolution to commemorate May 16, 2017, as Chaldean American Day.
(Status: 05/16/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED)

 SR 0070  - Cuba, A resolution to urge and request the Congress of the United States to develop and improve trade relations with Cuba
(Status: 06/06/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED)

 SR 0091  - Suicide Awareness and Prevention, A resolution to declare September 2017, as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.
(Status: 09/19/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED)

 SR 0095  - Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Awareness Week; , A resolution to commemorate September 24-30, 2017, as Arteriovenous Malformation Awareness Week.
(Status: 09/26/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED)

 SR 0103  - 106th National Day, A resolution to congratulate the government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the celebration of their 106th National Day on October 10, 2017.
(Status: 10/10/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED)

 SR 0106  - Ronald McDonald House Charities Global Day of Chan, A resolution recognizing October 15, 2017, as the Ronald McDonald House Charities Global Day of Change.
(Status: 10/12/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED)

 SR 0154  - 70th Anniversary of Israel, A resolution to recognize the 70th anniversary of Israel’s establishment and reaffirm the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States, Michigan, and Israel.
(Status: 04/19/2018 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED )

 SR 0169  - Chaldean American Day, A resolution to declare May 15, 2018, as Chaldean American Day.
(Status: 05/15/2018 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED )

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