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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) (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 SB 0001  - LABOR, Hours and Wages, Eliminate reference to repealed law in the School Code.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)

 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)

 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)

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