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Schmidt, Wayne A. (R)

Office: 4600 Binsfeld Building Term: Final Phone: (517) 373-2413 Email: senwschmidt@senate.michigan.gov Home Address: PO Box 25, Traverse City, MI 49685 Website: https://www.senatorwayneschmidt.com/ Seat Number: 14 Standing Committees: Economic and Small Business Development, Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittees: K-12 and Michigan Department of Education(C), Transportation(C), Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC(VC), Joint Capital Outlay, Community Health/Human Services (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Sen. Schmidt was first elected to the Michigan Senate after he defeated fellow House member Rep. Greg MacMaster in a tough primary election. He went on in the general to defeat Democrat Phil Bellfy 61 to 39 percent.  

Prior to being elected to the Michigan Senate, Sen. Schmidt served three terms in the Michigan House.  During his last term he chaired the House Transportation Committee and the Capitol Committee.  Before being elected to the Legislature, Schmidt was elected five times to the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners.  

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sen. Schmidt served as general manager of the Captain's Quarters men's clothing store in Traverse City, and was elected five times to the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners. On the commission he had terms as vice chair and chair of the board.

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EDUCATION

Sen. Schmidt attended the University of Chicago, majoring in economics and public policy and is a graduate of the Michigan State University Political Leadership Program.

PERSONAL

Senator Schmidt was born October 6, 1966 and is a lifelong resident of Traverse City. He and his wife Kathleen have two children, Danny and Ryan.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Sen. Schmidt has been a part of a number of organizations, including: Grand Traverse County Economic Development Corporation and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Bay Area Transit Authority, Michigan Association of Counties Human Services Committee (chair), Grand Traverse County Land Use & Transportation Study Group - Grand Vision , Grand Traverse County Republican Party (vice-chair and membership chair), Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwest Michigan, National Cherry Festival, Trout Unlimited, Economic Club of TC, Kiwanis Noon Club, Boardman Neighborhood Association, Great Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (vice-chair), Traverse City Zoning Board of Appeals chair and Downtown Traverse City Association.

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 HB 5817  - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Solid Waste, Revises materials management planning. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5814'20, HB 5815'20, HB 5813'20, HB 5816'20, HB 5812'20
(Status: 06/24/2020 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS )

 SB 0054  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Credit, Restore state historic preservation tax credit program.
(Status: 01/23/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE)

 SB 0129  - AERONAUTICS, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Allow a political subdivision to regulate unmanned aircraft systems in certain circumstances.
(Status: 06/18/2019 - SENATE - HOUSE SUBSTITUTE H-5 - CONCURRED (37-0) - IE - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

 SB 0136  - APPROPRIATIONS, Zero Budget, Provide for department of education fiscal year 2019-2020.
(Status: 05/15/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SB 0146  - APPROPRIATIONS, Zero Budget, Provide school aid appropriations for fiscal year 2019-2020.
(Status: 05/15/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SB 0149  - APPROPRIATIONS, Zero Budget, Provide for state transportation department fiscal year 2019-2020.
(Status: 10/02/2019 - SENATE - LINE ITEM VETO - PASSED FOR THE DAY)

 SB 0190  - GAMING, Other, NEW, Create fantasy contests consumer protection act.
(Status: 03/07/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 SB 0304  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Bail, Amend procedure a court must follow in imposing financial condition on pretrial release. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0210, SB 0211, SB 0215
(Status: 05/07/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 SB 0436  - EDUCATION, School Districts, Allow funding for and use of Michigan Education Corps under certain circumstances.
(Status: 08/20/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS )

 SB 0437  - TRANSPORTATION, Funds, Create freight rail preservation and development grant program fund.
(Status: 08/20/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE )

 SB 0473  - EDUCATION, Financing, Update calculation of number of mills to be levied for school operating purposes to reflect change in terminology to target foundation allowance.
(Status: 09/10/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

 SB 0474  - SCHOOL AID, Foundation Allowance, Change reference to basic foundation allowance in postsecondary enrollment options act to target foundation allowance.
(Status: 09/24/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SB 0475  - SCHOOL AID, Foundation Allowance, Change reference to basic foundation allowance in revenue estimating conference to target foundation allowance.
(Status: 09/10/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

 SB 0476  - SCHOOL AID, Foundation Allowance, Change reference to basic foundation allowance in career and technical preparation act to target foundation allowance.
(Status: 09/24/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SB 0575  - APPROPRIATIONS, Supplemental, Provide for supplemental payments to rural districts.
(Status: 10/10/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SB 0594  - EDUCATION, Other, Provide for standards for providing integrated student support services.
(Status: 10/22/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS )

 SB 0595  - PROPERTY, Conveyances, NEW, Revise restrictions on use of previously conveyed state-owned property in Grand Traverse County.
(Status: 09/10/2020 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - HOUSE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - CONCURRED (38-0) - IE - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

 SB 0731  - EDUCATION, Appropriations, 2020-2021, Provide appropriations for the Department of Education for the budget year beginning Oct, 1, 2020.
(Status: 01/22/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SB 0742  - SCHOOL AID, Appropriations, 2020-2021, Provide appropriations for School Aid for the budget year beginning Oct, 1, 2020.
(Status: 01/22/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SB 0744  - Transportation, Appropriations, 2020-2021, Provide appropriations for the Department of Transportation for the budget year beginning Oct, 1, 2020.
(Status: 01/22/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SB 0868  - CONSUMER PROTECTION, Marketing and Advertising, Provide for marketing and advertising; enhanced protections against price gouging during a declared emergency.
(Status: 05/06/2020 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED TO DISCHARGE FROM THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND RE-REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 SB 0869  - OCCUPATIONS, Individual Licensing and Registration, Extend pesticide applicator licensing during a declared emergency.
(Status: 05/06/2020 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED TO DISCHARGE FROM THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND RE-REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE )

 SB 0870  - AGRICULTURE, Weights and Measures, Suspend vapor pressure restrictions on gasoline sales during a declared emergency.
(Status: 05/06/2020 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED TO DISCHARGE FROM THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND RE-REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE )

 SB 0871  - TRANSPORTATION, Other, Suspend load and delivery restrictions on motor carriers and drivers engaged in the transport of essential supplies, equipment, and persons during a declared emergency.
(Status: 04/24/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 SB 0872  - TRANSPORTATION, Other, Suspend certain credentialing for motor fuel carriers during a declared emergency.
(Status: 04/24/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 SB 0873  - SCHOOL AID, Other, Incorporate portions of Executive Order No. 2020-35 by reference into the state school aid act of 1979.
(Status: 06/03/2020 - SENATE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE S-2 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

 SB 0874  - CIVIL PROCEDURE, Evictions, Codify prohibition against entry to premises for the purpose of removing or excluding a tenant or mobile home owner from their home during a declared emergency.
(Status: 04/24/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 SB 0875  - EDUCATION, Other, Incorporate portions of Executive Order No. 2020-35 by reference into the revised school code and specify certain requirements related to disaster relief child care centers. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0885'20
(Status: 06/03/2020 - SENATE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE S-2 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

 SB 0876  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Driver License, Provide for extension of renewal date for certain driver licenses during a declared emergency.
(Status: 07/22/2020 - SENATE - GOVERNOR RETURNED WITHOUT APPROVAL - CONSIDERATION OF VETO POSTPONED FOR THE DAY)

 SB 0877  - STATE, Identification Cards, Provide for extension of renewal date for state identification cards during a declared emergency.
(Status: 07/22/2020 - SENATE - GOVERNOR RETURNED WITHOUT APPROVAL - CONSIDERATION OF VETO POSTPONED FOR THE DAY)

 SB 0878  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Driver License, Provide for extension of renewal date for enhanced driver licenses and enhanced state identification cards during a declared emergency
(Status: 07/22/2020 - SENATE - GOVERNOR RETURNED WITHOUT APPROVAL - CONSIDERATION OF VETO POSTPONED FOR THE DAY)

 SB 0934  - LIQUOR, Retail Sales, Allow certain distiller to direct ship to consumers and deliver to retailers.
(Status: 05/21/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM)

 SB 0987  - APPROPRIATIONS, School Aid, Provide for multisession school aid supplemental for fiscal year 2019-2020.
(Status: 06/25/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS)

 SB 0988  - APPROPRIATIONS, School Aid Supplemental, Provide for a multisession school aid supplemental for fiscal year 2020-2021.
(Status: 09/09/2020 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-3 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY)

 SB 0994  - APPROPRIATIONS, Supplemental, NEW, Make, supplement and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2020.
(Status: 06/25/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS)

 SB 1021  - HEALTH OCCUPATIONS, Health Professionals, Modify reciprocity requirements for an individual licensed in Canada.
(Status: 09/22/2020 - SENATE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE S-1 - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE EFFECT - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

 SB 1022  - LABOR, Fair Employment Practices, NEW, Prohibit employer taking adverse employment action against an employee who is absent from work during a declared emergency. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1024'20, SB 1023'20
(Status: 07/23/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT )

 SB 1054  - BUSINESSES, Associations, Modify summer resort and parks associations.
(Status: 08/15/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT )

 SB 1087  - STATE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT, Funds, Provide for use of surplus funds for loans to certain nonprofit sports commission.
(Status: 09/09/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SB 1096  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Driver License, Provide for extension of renewal date for certain driver licenses during a declared emergency.
(Status: 09/10/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE )

 SB 1097  - MICHIGAN BUSINESS TAX, Credits, Modify time frame for completion of certain multiphase projects.
(Status: 09/10/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT )

 SB 1098  - TRANSPORTATION, School Vehicles, Allow school bus stop-arm cameras.
(Status: 09/10/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE )

 SB 1099  - TRANSPORTATION, School Vehicles, Allow school bus stop-arm camera.
(Status: 09/10/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE )

 SB 1138  - LIQUOR, Spirits, Modify definition of mixed spirit drink, and modify eligibility for direct shipper license and retailer delivery. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1139'20, SB 1140'20
(Status: 09/22/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 SR 0034  - Suits and Sneakers Day, A resolution to recognize April 24, 2019, as Suits and Sneakers® Day.
(Status: 04/16/2019 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION – ADOPTED)

 SR 0045  - National Travel and Tourism Week, A resolution recognizing May 5-11, 2019, as National Travel and Tourism Week, to draw attention to the importance of tourism to Michigan’s economy and well-being.
(Status: 05/07/2019 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED )

 SR 0071  - U.S. cherry industry petition, A resolution to support the U.S. cherry industry's petition before the U.S. International Trade Commission stating unfair trade practices against Turkey and to urge the Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce to take action protecting U.S. cherry farmers.
(Status: 08/29/2019 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE )

 SR 0097  - School-Based Health Care Awareness Month, A resolution to recognize February 2020 as School-Based Health Care Awareness Month.
(Status: 02/13/2020 - SENATE - ADOPTED )

 SR 0108  - Straits of Mackinac, A resolution to urge the President and the Congress of the United States to declare the waters of the Straits of Mackinac as "designated" for purposes of Great Lakes commercial ship pilotage.
(Status: 03/17/2020 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES )

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