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Lower, James (R)

Office: S1089 HOB Term: Second Phone: (517) 373-0834 Email: JamesLower@house.mi.gov Home Address: PO Box 115, Cedar Lake, MI 48812 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 Cedar Lake.

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 )

 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 )

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

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