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Bellino, Joseph (R)

Office: N696 HOB Term: First Phone: (517) 373-1530 Email: JosephBellino@house.mi.gov Home Address: 1285 Hollywood Drive, Monroe, MI 48162 Website: http://gophouse.org/representatives/southeast/bellino/ Seat Number: 24 Standing Committees: Regulatory Reform(VC), Natural Resources Subcommittee on HB 5321, Energy Policy, Insurance, Natural Resources (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Rep. Joseph Bellino was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2016 after defeating the Democrat incumbent Rep. Bill LaVoy.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Rep. Bellino has owned and operated Broadway Market for the past 18 years. Prior to that, he worked in the family beer and wine distributorship, Bellino’s Quality Beverage, until 1987, when he was given an opportunity to work for The Society of St. Vincent DePaul in Detroit.

In 1993, Bellino joined the service team at Joe Lake Tire and Auto in Monroe. Working closely with the owner, Tim Lake, allowed Bellino the experience of running a small business. Armed with this exciting knowledge, he purchased Broadway Market from his cousins.

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EDUCATION

Rep. Bellino is a graduate of Monroe Catholic Central High School and Monroe County Community College.

PERSONAL

Joe and his wife Peggy have three daughters and two grandchildren. He is a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and its choir.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

He was a member of the Board of Trustees at Monroe County Community College for 15 years, and served as board chair. In addition, he is a member of the Monroe Exchange Club, Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus, NRA, National Federation of Independent Businesses, and Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers, for which he previously served as chair.

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 HB 4083  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Retirement or Pension Benefits, Provide for deduction for all retirement or pension benefits after person reaches the age of 64.
(Status: 01/25/2017 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY)

 HB 4155  - CIVIL RIGHTS, Other, Provide exemption disclosure of certain legislative open records.
(Status: 03/21/2017 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS)

 HB 4330  - RETIREMENT, Legislative, Limit retirement health care benefits to 80% of premium.
(Status: 03/08/2017 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL LIABILITY REFORM)

 HB 4396  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Deductions, Modify certain pension income for certain individuals.
(Status: 10/17/2017 - HOUSE - RETURNED WITHOUT AMENDMENT - ORDERED ENROLLED, PRINTED AND PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNOR)

 HB 4408  - HEALTH, Pharmaceuticals, Require parental consent when prescribing a controlled substance containing an opioid under certain circumstances.
(Status: 12/13/2017 - HOUSE - LAID OVER ONE DAY - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - SUBSTITUTE S-2 CONCURRED IN (89-21) - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 4556  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, Enact sentencing guidelines for unauthorized sale, delivery, or importation of beer or wine.
(Status: 06/22/2017 - SENATE - PASSED (36 - 1) - IE)

 HB 4557  - LIQUOR, Retail Sales, Increase penalties for selling, delivering, or importing beer or wine in violation of act.
(Status: 06/22/2017 - SENATE - PASSED (36 - 1) - IE)

 HB 4582  - EDUCATION, Teachers, Authorize temporary licensing or certification of out-of-state military spouses
(Status: 05/04/2017 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS)

 HB 4582  - EDUCATION, Teachers, Authorize temporary licensing or certificates of out-of-state military spouses.


 HB 4670  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, Enact guidelines for false declaration in a proof of service.
(Status: 03/14/2018 - SENATE - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE EFFECT - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE )

 HB 5044  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Other, Eliminate driver responsibility fees assessment beginning October 1, 2018.
(Status: 02/14/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 5094  - CONSUMER CREDIT, Credit Reports and Reporting Agencies, Provide for free security freeze for consumers.
(Status: 03/08/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 5170  - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, Administration, Modify employer pattern of failing to respond to agency requests for information.
(Status: 12/13/2017 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 5217  - HEALTH, Emergency Response, Provide for requiring the use of ground ambulance to transport a patient unless medically necessary for the patient.
(Status: 06/07/2018 - SENATE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE S-1 - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE EFFECT - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE )

 HB 5333  - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Other, Create Michigan environmental science advisory board.
(Status: 12/06/2017 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES)

 HB 5372  - CRIMES, Intoxication or Impairment, Require certain individuals to participate in alcohol dependent medication-assisted treatment program as part of his or her sentence.
(Status: 12/13/2017 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 5464  - CIVIL PROCEDURE, Remedies, Provide for prosecuting attorney or attorney general to bring action for certain chemical agent violations.
(Status: 04/24/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 5521  - INSURANCE, Self-Funded, Revise municipal corporation group self-insurance pools requirement to belong to catastrophic claims association.
(Status: 02/06/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 5522  - TRANSPORTATION, Other, Revise insurance required under the limousine, taxicab, and transportation network company act requirements to reflect elimination of no-fault insurance.
(Status: 02/06/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 5761  - CRIMES, Other, Repeal provision for making or procuring false protest.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 5844  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, Provide for sentencing guidelines for unlicensed chemical extraction of resin from marihuana plant.
(Status: 04/19/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND JUSTICE )

 HB 5852  - LAW ENFORCEMENT, Training, Modify Michigan commission on law enforcement standards to include active shooter training.
(Status: 05/10/2018 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 5855  - NATURAL RESOURCES, Wetlands, Provide definitions for voluntary wetland restoration permit program.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES)

 HB 5857  - HEALTH OCCUPATIONS, Pharmacists, Require dispensing schedule 2 controlled substances in lockable vials.
(Status: 04/24/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 HB 5866  - NATURAL RESOURCES, Fishing, Provide for general amendments to fishing regulations.
(Status: 09/05/2018 - HOUSE - BELLINO AMENDMENT 1 - ADOPTED - PASSED (95-11) - IE)

 HB 5880  - STATE, Identification Cards, Provide for boaters safety certification designation on state identification cards.
(Status: 04/25/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES )

 HB 5887  - HEALTH FACILITIES, Other, Remove references to 1925 PA 177 from 1913 PA 350.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 5989  - WATERCRAFT, Safety, Require Department of Natural Resources to develop means for individual to display electronic copy to peace officer.
(Status: 09/05/2018 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-2 - ADOPTED - TO THIRD READING)

 HB 5997  - CORRECTIONS, Other, Repeal certain reporting requirements under the community corrections act.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 6000  - EXPLOSIVES, Fireworks, Repeal certain reporting requirements under the Michigan fireworks safety act.
(Status: 06/12/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 6090  - COUNTIES, Boards and Commissions, Modify board of review hearings under the county public improvement act of 1939.
(Status: 05/30/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT )

 HB 6113  - OCCUPATIONS, Other, Revise eligibility requirements for certain licenses and regulations under the occupational code.
(Status: 06/06/2018 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HCR 0008  - Section 529 Qualified Tuition Program, A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to include transportation costs as a qualified education expense under the Section 529 Qualified Tuition Program.
(Status: 06/07/2017 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION)

 HR 0117  - Alcoholics Anonymous Day, A resolution to declare June 10, 2017, as Alcoholics Anonymous Day in the state of Michigan
(Status: 06/08/2017 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

 HR 0153  - French-Canadian Metis Heritage Week, A resolution to declare September 24-30, 2017, as French-Canadian and Metis Heritage Week in the state of Michigan.
(Status: 09/20/2017 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

 HR 0179  - Ronald McDonald House Charities Global Day of Change, A resolution to declare October 15, 2017, as Ronald McDonald House Charities Global Day of Change in the state of Michigan.
(Status: 10/12/2017 - HOUSE - ADOPTED )

 HR 0290  - Child Abuse Awareness Month, A resolution to declare April 2018 as Child Abuse Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
(Status: 03/22/2018 - HOUSE - ADOPTED )

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