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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.

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

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, NEW, 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 )

 HB 5504  - DRAINS, Financing, Extends assessment periods for projects and maintenance on drains.
(Status: 07/23/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT )

 HB 5611  - PROPERTY, Recording, Modifies number of years an interest, claim, or charge can be preserved on marketable record title.
(Status: 09/15/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE )

 HB 5679  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sex Offender Registration, Modify sex offender registration act.
(Status: 03/17/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 5761  - PROPERTY TAX, Payment and Collection, Extends property tax deadlines that fall during a declared state of emergency.
(Status: 07/21/2020 - HOUSE - RE-REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 5810  - PROPERTY TAX, Payment and Collection, Extends payment deadline for summer 2020 property taxes and provides for early return for delinquency. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5761'20
(Status: 07/21/2020 - HOUSE - RE-REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 5924  - STATE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT, Other, Allows the Michigan finance authority to finance payment to counties for property tax payment.
(Status: 06/25/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HCR 0001  - Executive Order No. 2019-02, A concurrent resolution to disapprove Executive Order No. 2019-02.
(Status: 06/24/2020 - HOUSE - AT EASE AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR )

 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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