• MIRS Biographical Profiles

• View Printable Version

Reilly, John (R)

Office: N895 HOB Term: 3rd Phone: (517) 373-1798 Email: JohnReilly@house.mi.gov Home Address: 2273 W. Predmore, Oakland, MI 48363 Website: http://gophouse.org/representatives/southeast/reilly/ Seat Number: 42 Standing Committees: Financial Services, Energy, Communications & Technology, Oversight (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

In December 2020, Rep. Reilly was one of 15 Michigan lawmakers who signed onto a lawsuit brought by the state of Texas challenging Michigan's election results in hopes of overturnig President-elect Joe BIDEN's victory.  

Rep. John Reilly was elected to his first term in November 2016. He is currently a Republican state committeeman and precinct delegate. In 2014, he challenged former Rep. Brad Jacobsen (R-Oxford).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Rep. Reilly worked for 20 years in automotive test engineering at General Motors before starting his own home service business, Log Cabin Handyman, which he has owned and operated for the past 12 years.

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

EDUCATION

Rep. Reilly graduated from Royal Oak Kimball High School and received an Automotive Technology Engineering associate’s degree from Oakland Community College.

PERSONAL

His wife, Karen, is the Oakland Township Clerk. They have four children.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Rep. Reilly runs a Christian adult faith course at two churches in Oakland Township.

LEAD STAFF PERSON:

Additional Information

• Sponsored Bills
• MIRS Stories

 HB 4038  - EDUCATION, Examinations, Prohibits certain state agencies from requiring administration of certain assessments.
(Status: 06/30/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS)

 HB 4063  - LABOR, Youth Employment, Allows parent or legal guardian of a minor being educated at the minor's home to issue a work permit for the minor.
(Status: 09/21/2021 - HOUSE - VETOED - REREFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION )

 HB 4865  - WEAPONS, Firearms, Updates 1927 PA 372 references. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4863'21
(Status: 05/18/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HB 4962  - ELECTIONS, Election Officials, Modifies procedure for appointing election inspectors.
(Status: 06/03/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 5098  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Indigent Defense, Require Michigan indigent defense commission to post online revenue data paid to attorney and law firms for indigent defense services annually.
(Status: 06/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 5245  - CRIMES, Terrorism, Modifies the elements for the crime of making a terrorist threat and making a false report of terrorism.
(Status: 07/01/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HB 5293  - LAND USE, Zoning and Growth Management, Increase number of children receiving care at certain child caring institutions in the definition of state licensed residential facility.
(Status: 09/14/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS )

 HR 0110  - Home Education Week in the state of Michigan, A resolution to declare May 17-21, 2021, as Home Education Week in the state of Michigan.
(Status: 05/18/2021 - HOUSE - REILLY AMENDMENT 1 - ADOPTED - RESOLUTION ADOPTED )

bill hound

Bill Tracking Options

Close

• To add Bill Hound service to your MIRS subscription, or to learn more, please contact MIRS at 1-877-482-8238.

Budget Sent To The Gov; Here's Top 3 Things Legislative Leaders Like About It (09-22-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (09-16-2021)

Carone Involved In Leading 'Forensic Audit' Drive (08-20-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (08-20-2021)

Oakland County Dem Voice Announces For House, Other '22 House Candidates (08-19-2021)

Rail Grade Separation Fund Created Under House-Passed Bill (08-17-2021)

Orion Twp. Treasurer Seeks To Help Community From A High Level (08-13-2021)

GOP Fail To Override Veto Of GVSU Reading Program (07-21-2021)

Villages Could Have Term Limits Under Bill Passed By House (07-21-2021)

Drivers Get An Extension For License Renewal; More House News (06-30-2021)

House Budget Eliminates Per-Pupil Funding Gap (06-25-2021)

House Wants Binding Arbitration For County Corrections Officers (06-24-2021)

Unemployed Would Have To Register With Michigan Works! Under Bill (06-24-2021)

Expanded Commercial Energy Program Moves; Sanctuary Cities, Wolf Council News (06-23-2021)

Voter ID Bills Move In House Along Party Lines (06-23-2021)

Lawmakers Extend Midtown Development Credit A Day Before Expiration (06-09-2021)

House Energy Ponders Package To Pump Up EV Charging Options (06-08-2021)

House Provides Airport Exception For Forfeiture Reform (06-03-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (05-24-2021)

Benson Pans Special Early Voting Day, Barring Third Parties As Challengers (05-12-2021)

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

Test Scores Would Be Removed From Scholarship Rules (04-14-2021)

Wild Game Locations Would Be Exempted From FOIA Under Bill (04-09-2021)

Savings Could Be Used To Defray Cost Of Water Projects (03-30-2021)

House Supports Expanding Firefighter Cancer Fund (03-17-2021)

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

Lawmakers Tie DUI Expungement To .08 BAC Level (03-10-2021)

WorkKeys Has To Retake Education Committee Test (03-02-2021)

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

Weiser, Maddock & Allies Sweep MIGOP Convention (02-08-2021)

Oakland County Lawmakers Offered Vaccine; Questions Raised By Panel (02-04-2021)

Maddock Staffer Managing Carone Campaign (01-26-2021)

Carone: W. Was A 'Terrible President' (01-25-2021)

Infamous Star Of MI's Election Fraud Hearing Running For House In '22 (01-22-2021)

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

Lasinski Calls For Resignations, Discipline In GOP Caucus (01-07-2021)

Maddock Most Conservative Of 2020; Rabhi Most Progressive (12-30-2020)

Feds, State Pass Emergency COVID Relief Money (12-21-2020)

5 Bills The House Pushed To The Finish Line (12-18-2020)

15 Michigan Reps Tell Supremes To Overturn Biden's Victory (12-10-2020)

Victory In Shoreline Erosion Compromise (12-03-2020)

Senate Rs Huddle Over Zoom On COVID, Elections (11-24-2020)

Maddock Calls For Impeachment; Dems Give It A '0%' Chance (11-16-2020)

Bits And Tidbits (10-15-2020)