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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 (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: 06/08/2017 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM)

 SB 0393  - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Tax Increment Financing, Provide for tax increment finance authorities into a single act
(Status: 05/18/2017 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS)

 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: 10/12/2017 - SENATE - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE EFFECT - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

 SB 0512  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Deductions, Provide for tax incentive for contributions made to first-time home buyers program.
(Status: 07/12/2017 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE)

 SB 0623  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Deductions, Allow extension or renewal of certain qualified renaissance zones
(Status: 10/10/2017 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE)

 SB 0624  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Driver License, Amend driver responsibility fee eligibility for alternative payment programs and eliminate new assessments for certain offenses
(Status: 10/12/2017 - SENATE - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE EFFECT - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

 SB 0625  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Other, Create workforce training payment program.
(Status: 10/12/2017 - SENATE - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE EFFECT - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

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Anti-Truancy Bills Skip Out Of Senate (05-18-2017)

Panel Pokes A Hole In 'Pension Tax' (05-16-2017)

MiThrive Heading To Governor (05-09-2017)

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Race For 2019 Senate Leadership Starting Quietly (04-19-2017)

'Good Jobs' Initiative Reported Out Of Senate Committee (03-23-2017)

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Package Offers Abatements For 'Good Job' Creation (03-16-2017)

Senate Preps MIThrive Package (02-21-2017)

Tax Cut Concerns Voiced As MIThirive Bills Move (02-16-2017)

Amendment Tactics Highlight State Bidding Reform Bill (02-15-2017)

Locals Liking MIThrive, Statewide Biz Groups Largely On Sidelines (02-09-2017)