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Marino, Steve (R)

Office: S788 HOB Term: 3rd Phone: (517) 373-0113 Email: SteveMarino@house.mi.gov Home Address: PO Box 46310, Mt. Clemens, MI 48046 Website: http://gophouse.org/representatives/southeast/marino/ Seat Number: 14 Standing Committees: Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Rep. Steve Marino was elected to his first term in November 2016 when he came out on top of a three-person GOP primary with 79.5% of the vote.  Later that fall, he defeated Democratic nominee Dna CAMPHOUS-PETERSON 55% to 45%. 

A second term was secured in 2018, when Marino ran unopposed in the primary and dfeated Democartic nominee Laura WINN 55.5% to 44.4%.  

In 2020, Marino earned his final House term by defeating William REVOIR in the primary 83.7% to 16.3%.  That fall he defeated Democratic nominee Michelle WOODMAN 57.5% to 42.4%.  

The state's 24th House district has a 52.2% GOP voting base - a margin Marino has surpassed the last three cycles.  

Prior to becoming state Representative, he was elected as a Macomb County Commissioner in 2014. He was Sergeant-at-Arms of the Board of Commissioners and Chair and Vice-Chair of the Justice and Public Safety Committee.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Rep. Marino has worked in both the public and private sectors, specializing in public affairs and campaign finance.

To read MIRS biography of Rep. Marino, click here.

EDUCATION

Rep. Marino graduated from L’Anse Creuse High School and received degrees in Economics, Public Policy and Public Administration, and Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from Michigan State University.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

He served as Macomb County’s delegate to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Executive Committee, was a member of the Macomb Health Department Hearing Board, served on the National Association of Counties’ Steering Committee on Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs, was a member of the Michigan Association of Counties’ Economic Development Committee, served on the Harrison Township Zoning Board, and is currently a member of the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce’s Public Policy and Military Affairs Committees.

Rep. Marino is also active in the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools Foundation, Huron Pointe Homeowners Association, Selfridge Base Community Council, serves as Co-Chair of the L’Anse Creuse Community Action Coalition, and Chair of OperationRx’s Legislative Steering Subcommittee.

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 HB 4054  - PROPERTY TAX, Exemptions, Modifies exemption for surviving spouse of certain veterans.
(Status: 01/28/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HB 4129  - ELECTIONS, Election Officials, Requires secretary of state to post on department of state website list of local clerks who are not current with continuing election education training. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 33a.
(Status: 03/10/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 HB 4462  - STATE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT, Purchasing, Modifies state contracts unsuccessful bidder protest policy.
(Status: 06/23/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4463  - STATE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT, Purchasing, This bill requires state agencies to publicly announce all procurement contract award from publicly posted solicitations within 48 hours of awarding the contract and post the name of the vendor and total dollar amount of the contract on its website.
(Status: 03/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HB 4464  - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS, Ethics, This bill prevents lobbyists or lobbyist agents, elected or appointed officials except for the auditor general or his or her appointee, and individuals convicted of a misdemeanor or felony from serving on the state board of ethics. The bill requires a board member from recusing his or herself if the member or his or her immediate family would get a direct and specific benefit from a decision. The bill prevents board members and the members immediate family from accepting a grant, loan, labor, contribution, or other things of value if it would appear to compromise impartiality. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4465'21
(Status: 03/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 4465  - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS, Ethics, Expands conflicts of interest to immediate family members of public employees and officers and to members of the state board of ethics and their immediate family members.
(Status: 03/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 4615  - NEW, PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS, Ethics, NEW, Requires individuals serving on and candidates for governing boards of universities to file financial disclosure report.
(Status: 04/13/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 4641  - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Neighborhood Enterprise Zones, This bill states that for neighborhood enterprise zone certificates issued prior to March 23, 2020, the holder can request an 180-day extension on deadlines if the request is made no later than 180 days before the expiration of the certificate.
(Status: 06/17/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 4642  - ELECTIONS, Candidates, Modifies nominating petition filing deadline for certain candidates for August 2022 primary election.
(Status: 04/15/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 4732  - PROPERTY, Recording, This bill modifies the register of deeds fees to charge the actual cost of purchasing and sending the recording medium if an electronic record is required. Amends sec. 2567 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2567). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4729'21, HB 4731'21, HB 4730'21
(Status: 04/29/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HB 4734  - RETIREMENT, Public School Employees, Expands annuity options within the public school retirement system. Amends sec. 17 of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1427). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4733'21
(Status: 06/10/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4884  - EDUCATION, Governing Boards, This bill modifies the process for removal of a school board member or an intermediate school board member by adding timelines for the governor to serve the member, for the member to respond, and for the governor to make a determination on the charges. Amends secs. 619 & 1107 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.619 & 380.1107).
(Status: 05/20/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HB 4934  - CIVIL RIGHTS, Open Meetings, Provides for procedures for electronic meetings of qualified public bodies and defines "qualified public bodies."
(Status: 05/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HB 4948  - HOUSING, Housing Development Authority, Modifies note and bond purchase for cancellation.
(Status: 10/06/2021 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - TO SECOND READING)

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Bits And Tidbits (09-29-2021)

No Draft State House District Is Entirely Contained In Detroit (09-22-2021)

Marino Must Have Escort When In Capitol, HOB (09-21-2021)

PPO Alleges Marino Told Manoogian It's 'My Life Mission To Destroy You' (09-20-2021)

Manoogian Secures Personal Protective Order On Marino (09-17-2021)

Wentworth Yanks Jones From Committees After New Felony Charges (09-16-2021)

Marino Calls 'Insinuations' 'Politically Motivated Character Assassination' (09-16-2021)

Threatening Texts Led To Marino's Committee Removals; MSP Looking Into It (09-15-2021)

Wentworth Replaces Marino As Commerce Chair With Wendzel (09-14-2021)

New Law Lets Motown Transit Police Clear Tracks For Q-Line (07-01-2021)

House Approves Protest Policy For Unsuccessful Bidders (06-22-2021)

Vote On Short-Term Rentals Coming In House Committee (05-24-2021)

26 Election Bills Flying Under The Radar In House (05-19-2021)

DOC Says It Has The Wellness Board That Bill Seeks To Create (05-19-2021)

Short-Term Rental Bills Still In Committee . . . For Now (05-18-2021)

Child Tax Credit Passes Senate; Expanded Biz Tax Deduction Passes House (05-13-2021)

Treasury Takes No Position On New Tax Relief Bill; More Committee News (05-12-2021)

Stricter Conflicts Of Interest Bills Pass House (05-06-2021)

Bills Provide Protest Policy For Unsuccessful Contract Bidders (05-04-2021)

45% Recycling Goal By '32 Supported By Full House (04-22-2021)

Dial Moved On Daylight Savings Time Bill; More House Committee News (03-16-2021)

Election Reform Bills Spark Floor Fight Before Passing The House (03-09-2021)

Some Lawmakers Won't Say If They'll Get COVID Shot (03-01-2021)

Huizenga Joins LaGrand On Conflict Of Interest Package (02-23-2021)

Lame Duck Resolution Moves; Dems OK With Making False AV Ballot Apps A Felony (02-23-2021)

No House Freshman Chairs; First Time Since '09 (01-21-2021)

Giuliani Reinvited To Hall's Committee; GOP Moves Election Reform Bills (12-01-2020)

Sex Assault Victims Get 'Address Confidentiality' In House; Prevention Bills Heard In Committee (12-01-2020)