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Horn, Ken (R)

Office: 7200 Binsfeld Building Term: First Phone: (517) 373-1760 Email: senkhorn@senate.michigan.gov Home Address: 516 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 Website: http://www.senatorkenhorn.com/ Seat Number: 5 Standing Committees: Economic Development and International Investment(C), Transportation(VC), Energy and Technology, Insurance, Veterans, Military Affairs And Homeland Security (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

In 2006, Senator Horn was elected to serve the 94th District in the Michigan House of Representatives. From 2007 to 2012 he represented the cities of Birch Run, Chesaning, Frankenmuth and St. Charles in addition to 12 townships in Saginaw County. Ken served as chairman of the House Energy & Technology Committee.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senator Horn was a small business owner for nearly 15 years, owning and operating Horn’s Restaurant in Frankenmuth. In addition, he has served as a substitute teacher in Bridgeport and Frankenmuth schools.

EDUCATION

Sen. Horn graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice.

PERSONAL

Sen. Horn has lived in Saginaw County for over 30 years. He currently lives in Frankenmuth with his wife Veronica. They have two children, Kevin and Andrea. 

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Senator Horn has been an activist and leader in Saginaw County for decades through his volunteer work with area organizations including Frankenmuth Rotary International, Saginaw Art Museum, Habitat for Humanity, Saginaw Field and Stream, Frankenmuth Conservation Club and many local chambers of commerce. In addition, Ken completed Michigan State University’s Political Leadership Program, Leadership Saginaw County, the Saginaw County Vision 2020 One Thousand Leaders Initiative, and received a fellowship from the Council of State Governments to the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development.

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 SB 0018  - CORRECTIONS, Parole, Require department of corrections to report parole absconders to department of health and human services.
(Status: 03/09/2017 - 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 0029  - INSURANCE, Health Insurers, Modify health insurance claims assessment rate under certain circumstances.
(Status: 01/24/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED TO DISCHARGE FROM COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND RE-REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON MICHIGAN COMPETIVENESS)

 SB 0033  - CRIMES, Assaultive, Expand crime of assaulting a person performing certain job-related duties to include emergency room personnel.
(Status: 02/02/2017 - SENATE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE S-1 - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE EFFECT - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

 SB 0111  - ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT, Brownsfield Redevelopment Authority, Provide for transformational brownfield plans.
(Status: 05/09/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - HOUSE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - CONCURRED (32 - 6) - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

 SB 0266  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Deductions, Modify certain pension income for certain individuals.
(Status: 05/24/2017 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY)

 SB 0297  - OCCUPATIONS, Individual Licensing and Regulation, Require presentation of identification to certain government officials and revise scope of practice for electricians.
(Status: 05/02/2018 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 SB 0393  - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Tax Increment Financing, Provide for tax increment finance authorities into a single act
(Status: 02/14/2018 - 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 0444  - EDUCATION, Counseling, Revise requirements for employment as a school counselor.
(Status: 06/08/2017 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION)

 SB 0483  - LABOR, Other, Clarify junior hockey player as nonemployee in the workforce opportunity wage act.
(Status: 12/13/2017 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

 SB 0512  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Deductions, Provide for tax incentive for contributions made to first-time home buyers program.
(Status: 05/02/2018 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - TO SECOND READING )

 SB 0623  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Deductions, Allow extension or renewal of certain qualified renaissance zones
(Status: 03/22/2018 - SENATE - IE - ORDERED ENROLLED, PRINTED AND PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNOR )

 SB 0624  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Driver License, Amend driver responsibility fee eligibility for alternative payment programs and eliminate new assessments for certain offenses
(Status: 02/15/2018 - HOUSE - REREFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MICHIGAN COMPETITIVENESS )

 SB 0625  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Other, Create workforce training payment program.
(Status: 02/14/2018 - 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 0684  - EDUCATION, School Districts, Modify educational development plans.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

 SB 0815  - VEHICLES, Registration, Modify registration fee reduction for vans modified with a wheelchair lift mechanism.
(Status: 05/02/2018 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 SB 0876  - COURTS, Other, Modify statute of limitation in certain types of cases involving minor claimants.
(Status: 03/15/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND JUSTICE )

 SB 0946  - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Michigan Strategic Fund , Codify skilled trades training fund.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - HOUSE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - CONCURRED (33 - 3) - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

 SB 0957  - LAW ENFORCEMENT, Other, Eliminate student safety act sunset.
(Status: 06/07/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SB 0992  - INSURANCE, Health Insurers, Repeal health insurance claims assessment act and provide sunset under certain circumstances.
(Status: 05/30/2018 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 SB 1065  - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Other, Create Michigan large special events fund.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT)

 SR 0153  - Michigan Department of Natural Resources; Michigan waterways, A resolution to oppose the Michigan State Waterways Commission recommendation that legislation be introduced to require the registration with a fee of all rigid-hulled kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards eight feet or longer.
(Status: 06/06/2018 - SENATE - PASSED FOR THE DAY )

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