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Lower, James (R)

Office: S1089 HOB Term: Second Phone: (517) 373-0834 Email: JamesLower@house.mi.gov Home Address: Greenville, MI Website: http://gophouse.org/representatives/central/lower/ Seat Number: 51 Standing Committees: Local Government & Municipal Finance(C), Tax Policy(VC), Energy, Health Policy (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Rep. James Lower was elected to his first term as state representative in November 2016.

WORK EXPERIENCE

He has worked as Executive Director for a small national consulting firm and a legislative assistant in both the Michigan House and Michigan Senate.

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EDUCATION

Rep. Lower received a degree in Economics from Michigan State University and a master's degree in Business Administration from Grand Valley State University.

PERSONAL

Rep. Lower and his wife, Kristen, live in Greenville.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

He was a member of the Ionia County Commission, where he served as vice-chairman.  He also is a member of the Montcalm Economic Alliance - and the Knights of Columbus. He has also been involved in several grassroots organizations and campaigns, as well.

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 HB 4341  - CAMPAIGN FINANCE, Statements and Reports, Requires disclosure of distribution of political mail to current union members.
(Status: 03/12/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 4534  - RETIREMENT, Pension Oversight, Provides for creation of the retirement system auditor within the legislative council.
(Status: 04/30/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4537  - VEHICLES, Registration, Establishes flat registration fee for passenger vehicle registration.
(Status: 05/01/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 4753  - TOWNSHIPS, Other, Modifies reference to emergency managers in 1846 RS 16 to include reference to financial management team. TIE BAR WITH HB 4751
(Status: 06/20/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 4754  - TOWNSHIPS, Charter, Modifies reference to emergency managers in charter township act to include reference to financial management teams. TIE BAR WITH HB 4751
(Status: 06/20/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 4755  - COUNTIES, Charter, Modifies reference to emergency managers in 1966 PA 293 regarding charter counties to include reference to financial management teams. TIE BAR WITH HB 4751
(Status: 06/20/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 4988  - EDUCATION, Other, Prohibit certain school policies regarding cooperation with federal officials in relation to the immigration status of certain individuals.
(Status: 09/17/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION )

 HB 5008  - CORRECTIONS, State Facilities, Prohibits requirement to post diagrams of exit routes in areas where prisoners have access.
(Status: 01/09/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT )

 HB 5330  - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Tax Increment Financing, Provides for approval by local unit of government for certain plan extensions.
(Status: 01/15/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HCR 0001  - Executive Order No. 2019-02, A concurrent resolution to disapprove Executive Order No. 2019-02.
(Status: 02/14/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO RESOLUTIONS)

 HR 0023  - abortion; unborn children, A resolution to declare this legislative body's policy to protect life by preserving legal protections for unborn children under Michigan law and to recognize that any abortion is a tragic loss of human life.
(Status: 05/14/2019 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

 HR 0061  - Natural Resources Commission; Sandhill cranes; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, A resolution to encourage the Natural Resources Commission to add Sandhill cranes to the game species list and seek U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approval to establish a Sandhill crane hunting season.
(Status: 04/10/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION )

 HR 0107  - Congress of the United States; Israel, A resolution to encourage the Congress of the United States to continue aid and support for Israel.
(Status: 05/21/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

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Schools Won't Be Touched By Switch Tax Credit Under House-Passed Bill (01-23-2020)

Locals Claim They're Buried Under 'Mountains' Of Building Blueprints (01-22-2020)

County Jails Would Be Exempt From Fire Map Posting Rule (01-08-2020)

House, Senate Claim Court Ruling Deprives Its Ability To Regulate Elections (01-03-2020)

Johnson Most Conservative Of 2019, Garrett Most Progressive/Liberal (12-30-2019)

Quote Of The Year And Other Noteworthy Comments From 2019 (12-27-2019)

Victory Racks Up Most Conservative Voting Record; Geiss Most Progressive (12-20-2019)

Supremes Say No To Request Bypassing COA In Ballot Drives Suit (12-19-2019)

New Federal Super PAC Formed To Support Amash In 2020 Election (12-19-2019)

Drugs From Canada Bill Faces Tough Questions In Health Policy (12-05-2019)

Lower Dropping Out Of MI-3; Will Not Seek Re-Election To House (11-19-2019)

Oakland Board Gets Kudos For Pushing Statewide Septic Code (11-08-2019)

Slotkin Reports $1.7M In Cash On Hand (10-16-2019)

If A Tree Falls In The Neighborhood Does It Result In A Lawsuit? (10-16-2019)

Slotkin Reports $1.7M In Cash On Hand (10-16-2019)

Bits And Tidbits (10-10-2019)

Inmates Couldn't See Prisons' Emergency Exit Maps Under Bill (10-07-2019)

Counties Take It On The Chin With Line Item Vetoes (10-01-2019)

Judge: 15% Cap, Check-Box Requirements In PA 608 Unconstitutional (09-27-2019)

GOP Convention Has Different Feel (09-20-2019)

Lower Wants To End 'Sanctuary Schools' (09-18-2019)

Does MPSERS Repayment Schedule Need Fixing? (09-13-2019)

Wayfair Windfall Would Flow Back To Schools, Not Environmental Cleanup (09-11-2019)

Meijer Accused Of Discriminating Against Down Syndrome Drag Performers (09-05-2019)

Bits And Tidbits (08-16-2019)

Bits And Tidbits (08-16-2019)

Afendoulis Calls 'Send Her Back' Chants 'Wildly Inappropriate' (07-19-2019)

Slotkin, Stevens Only MI Congress Members With $1M In Bank (07-16-2019)

Former Nominee Gives Possible Amash Presidency Push Two Thumbs Up (07-10-2019)

Former Nominee Gives Possible Amash Presidency Push Two Thumbs Up (07-10-2019)

Langlois Playing Trump Card In Launching MI-3 Bid (07-09-2019)

Meijer Enters MI-3 Republican Primary (07-03-2019)

Afendoulis Joins Race To Unseat Amash In MI-3 (06-27-2019)

Lower Heading To D.C. As Candidate Prospect List In MI-3 Grows (06-17-2019)

PPC Poll: Lower 49%, Amash 33% In MI-3 (06-11-2019)

House, Senate File Suits Over Nessel's PA 608 Opinion (06-05-2019)

League Of Women Voters Challenges PA 608 In Court Of Claims (05-28-2019)

Lower Boasts $51K Raised In First 48 Hours; Amash Doubles Down On Trump Comments (05-23-2019)

Heartbeat Coalition Will Adhere To Nessel Opinion On Petition Law (05-23-2019)

Nessel Finds 15% Signature Requirement Unconstitutional (05-22-2019)

Nessel Finds 15% Signature Requirement Unconstitutional (05-22-2019)

Lower Challenges Amash In MI-3 After Trump Comments (05-20-2019)

Next For No-Fault Reform? A Deal To Seal Or An End Run? (05-20-2019)

Right To Life Prepared For Citizens Initiative On D&E Abortion (05-14-2019)

House Passes Insurance Reform With Mandated Rate Rollbacks (05-09-2019)

Realtors, Municipals Go Toe-to-Toe Over AirBNB Rental Zoning (05-01-2019)

Wentworth Majority Fundraising Email Lists 30 Caucus Co-Hosts (04-15-2019)

Bits And Tidbits (03-14-2019)

Taking Another Shot At Lower Drug Prices (03-01-2019)

'Pension' Tax Repeal Pushed Through Committee (02-28-2019)

Dems Quote Mason's Rules For Lower (02-27-2019)

Letter From Chair Of House Local Government Chair Ruffles Feathers (02-25-2019)

Funeral Home Staff Could Be Made Investigators . . . And They Don't Like It (02-20-2019)

Gov's EGLE Takes Flight Again, Rule & Permit Boards In Tow (02-20-2019)

Key Player Voting No On New Road Bucks (02-15-2019)

Bits And Tidbits (02-14-2019)

Whitmer Calls On Residents To Post Pothole Photos On Social Media (02-13-2019)

Whitmer Reaches Out To Republicans In 1st SOS . . . But Often Not Far Enough (02-12-2019)

Prescription Drugs Make Up About A Quarter Of All Health Care Costs (02-07-2019)

Senate Slows Down E.O.-Killing Resolution (02-07-2019)

House Votes To Clip EGLE's Wings (02-06-2019)