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Albert, Thomas (R)

Office: CB 3-H-351 Term: 3rd Phone: (517) 373-0846 Email: ThomasAlbert@house.mi.gov Home Address: Lowell, MI Website: https://gophouse.org/member/repthomasalbert/posts Seat Number: 53 Standing Committees: Appropriations(C) (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Rep. Thomas Albert was elected to his first term as state representative in November 2016.

WORK EXPERIENCE

After graduating college he was commissioned as a Marine Corps Officer and spent the next year attending training schools in order to enter the operational forces.

In 2009, Albert deployed to Iraq as an advisor to the Iraqi Army in the Anbar Province. After leaving active duty, he continued to serve as a reservist until 2013.

After completing his MBA in 2013, Albert worked as an investor for the State of Michigan Retirement Systems.

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

EDUCATION

He attended the University of Michigan where he majored in both political science and history. After completing military service, Albert used the G.I. Bill to attain a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University with a concentration in finance. He then obtained the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst certification.

PERSONAL

Albert and his wife Erica live in Lowell and have three children.

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 HB 4018  - APPROPRIATIONS, Zero Budget, Provides for supplemental appropriations fiscal year 2019-2020.
(Status: 02/23/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4019  - APPROPRIATIONS, Zero Budget, Provides for multi-department supplemental appropriations fiscal year 2020-2021.
(Status: 04/21/2021 - HOUSE - SENATE SUBSTITUTE S-1 - CONCURRED IN (108-0) - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

 HB 4020  - APPROPRIATIONS, Zero Budget, Provides for multi-department supplemental appropriations fiscal year 2020-2021.
(Status: 02/23/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4021  - APPROPRIATIONS, Zero Budget, Provides for multi-department supplemental appropriations fiscal year 2020-2021.
(Status: 02/23/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4186  - ANIMALS, Exotic, Modifies applicability of certain provisions of the large carnivore act based on residency. Amends sec. 22 of 2000 PA 274 (MCL 287.1122).
(Status: 02/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE )

 HB 4187  - NATURAL RESOURCES, Fishing, Allows use of trotlines or juglines for the taking of nongame fish and snapping turtles under certain conditions.
(Status: 02/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION )

 HB 4188  - RETIREMENT, Public School Employees, Requires certain employer contributions to be paid from the state school aid fund.
(Status: 02/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4260  - APPROPRIATIONS, School Aid, Provides for multisection school aid supplemental for fiscal year 2020-2021.
(Status: 03/04/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS)

 HB 4261  - RETIREMENT, Public School Employees, Modifies use of a level dollar method for paying off unfunded actuarial accrued liability.
(Status: 02/16/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4410  - APPROPRIATIONS, Zero Budget, Provides for omnibus budget appropriations fiscal year 2021-2022.
(Status: 03/02/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4418  - APPROPRIATIONS, Zero Budget, Provides for supplemental appropriations fiscal year 2020-2021.
(Status: 03/02/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4419  - APPROPRIATIONS, Zero Budget, Provides for multi-department supplemental appropriations fiscal year 2021-2022.
(Status: 05/11/2021 - HOUSE - PASSED (60-47) - IE )

 HB 4420  - APPROPRIATIONS, Zero Budget, Provides for multi-department supplemental appropriations fiscal year 2021-2022.
(Status: 04/29/2021 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-3 - TO SECOND READING )

 HB 4527  - OCCUPATIONS, Other, Provides for civil sanctions for a violation of the carnival-amusement safety act and modifies requirements for an owner or operator of a carnival or amusement ride.
(Status: 05/04/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS)

 HB 4698  - CRIMES, Penalties, Provides for penalties for falsely pulling an active shooter alarm in a public place. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 499.
(Status: 05/11/2021 - HOUSE - SUBSTITUTE H-1 RECOMMENDED - REFERRED TO SECOND READING )

 HCR 0007  - A concurrent resolution to approve a designated open space land application for property in Kent County., A concurrent resolution to approve a designated open space land application for property in Kent County.
(Status: 05/05/2021 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES )

 HR 0035  - Conductive Education Day, A resolution to declare February 18, 2021, as Conductive Education Day in the state of Michigan.
(Status: 02/18/2021 - HOUSE - ADOPTED )

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Inedible National Guard Food Reimbursement Signed (05-07-2021)

House Adds To DHHS Budget; Rejects Dem Changes To EGLE, DNR (05-05-2021)

Albert Hopes To Avoid Future Cuts By Using Quarterly Budgeting (05-03-2021)

Supplemental Offers Unemployed $1,000 To Go Back To Work (04-29-2021)

Senate, House Appropriations Moving To Spend Rest Of Federal Money (04-28-2021)

Accident Shows Need For Tighter Carnival, Amusement Regs (04-27-2021)

MSF OKs $700M Flint Settlement Bond; To Be Repaid By State Over 30 Years (04-27-2021)

Quarterly Budgets; Executive Cuts Highlight House Budgets (04-20-2021)

Albert Lays Out Stimulus Preferences; Gov Brings In Singh (04-20-2021)

Bits And Tibits (04-15-2021)

Small Biz, Infrastructure, Kids Mark Gov's Priorities For Federal COVID Money (04-12-2021)

McBroom Bills For No-Helmet ATV Riders Wiggle Out Of Senate (03-17-2021)

Albert: We'll Move With Or Without Gov.; Massaron Hopes To Form Relationship (03-12-2021)

Albert Draws Bright Line On Budget Talks; House Tries Again On Vetoed Money (03-10-2021)

Gov Nixes $650M In Supplemental Spending; House Fails To Resurrect It (03-09-2021)

'Nonsensical' Supplemental Bill Given To Governor (03-08-2021)

$2.25-An-Hour Bump For Direct Care Workers Make Legislators' Budget (03-03-2021)

R's Weigh Tie-Bar, Direct Care Worker Issues In Supplemental (02-23-2021)

End Of Moratorium Could Mean Glut Of Evictions In April (02-22-2021)

Wentworth On Twitter? . . . Nope (02-17-2021)

Albert Again Raises Issue Of Payroll Growth In MPSERS (02-17-2021)

$3B In More Spending, Not Cuts, Highlights Gov's '22 Budget (02-11-2021)

More Money For Abortion Alternative Programs Considered (02-10-2021)

Whiteford To Talk To Families, Kids On How To Improve Adoption, Foster Care (02-04-2021)

Whitmer Waiting For 'Full' COVID-19 Plan From Lawmakers (02-04-2021)

In-Person Schools Get $250 Boost Under House Supplemental (02-03-2021)

House GOP COVID-19 Relief Plan Comes In $2B Less Than Gov's Offering (01-27-2021)

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

After Vetoes, Gov Puts Forth Property Tax Relief In $5.6B COVID Supplemental (01-19-2021)

Game of Chicken Brewing Over COVID Dollars (01-15-2021)

Stamas Suggests Senate Hold Up Appointments Until Economy Opened (01-13-2021)

COVID Relief Funds To Be Held Until Whitmer Does More (01-08-2021)

Bill Would Stop Orders From Reanimating '28 Days Later;' More COVID Bills Passed (12-18-2020)

Wentworth, 45 GOP Reps Back Weiser For MRP Chair (12-17-2020)

House Gives Final Blessing To 45-Day Data Breach Requirement; More House News (12-16-2020)

Bits And Tidbits (12-09-2020)

Bills Would Exempt Critical Workers From COVID Rules (12-02-2020)

COVID-Related Bills Get Quick Movement Out Of Committee (12-01-2020)

Speaker-Elect Wentworth Names Committee On Committees, Policy Panel (11-17-2020)

Albert Named Approps Chair, Lilly To Lead Committee Replacing Ways & Means (11-13-2020)

Wentworth Named Next Republican Leader, Lasinski To Lead Democrats (11-05-2020)

Speaker Raises 'Unprecedented' Campaign Cash (10-26-2020)

COVID Patient Can't Be Let Into Nursing Home Without Precautions Under New Law (10-22-2020)

Deal Struck On Biz COVID-19 Liability (10-14-2020)

Frederick Wraps Up Republican Floor Leader Race; Leadership Race Update (09-24-2020)

House Votes Liability Protection For Biz During Pandemic (09-23-2020)

Increased Liability Standards Might Increase Suits, Not Stop Them (09-08-2020)

MDOC: Staff Vacancy Rate 'Higher Than Where We Want' (09-02-2020)

Chair Puts Premium Importance On COVID Liability Bills (09-01-2020)

Petitions Not Coming To Unlock Signees; Signees Are Coming To Petitions (07-30-2020)

'Grand Slam' Amendment Would Return Gov't 'Back To The People' (06-25-2020)

No-Penalty Property Tax Extension Passes House (06-18-2020)

MPSERS Appointees Explain Goals Outside Of WMPF Claims (06-11-2020)

Bits And Tidbits (06-10-2020)

West MI Policy Forum, Albert Raise Concerns Over MPSERS Assumptions (06-09-2020)

Here's How We See The House Races, Districts 81-90 (06-08-2020)

House Votes To Allow Bigger Payday Loans (05-27-2020)

Bits And Tidbits (05-27-2020)