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VanSingel, Scott (R)

Office: S1289 HOB Term: 3rd Phone: (517) 373-7317 Email: ScottVanSingel@house.mi.gov Home Address: 12615 Catalpa, Grant, MI 49327 Website: http://gophouse.org/representatives/westmi/vansingel/ Seat Number: 49 Standing Committees: Appropriations Subcommittees: Transporation(C), Environment, Great Lakes & Energy(VC), Military & Veterans Affairs & State Police, School Aid & Dept. of Education, Joint Capital Outlay (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Rep. Scott VanSingel was elected to his first term as state representative in November 2016. He is also treasurer of the Newaygo County Republican Party and served for the last six years as former Rep. Jon BUMSTEAD's campaign committee treasurer.

WORK EXPERIENCE

He has worked in public accounting for the world’s largest CPA firm and later went on to work as a Financial Analyst for Dematic in Grand Rapids. During this time, he started a successful rental real estate company.

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EDUCATION

Rep. VanSingel is a graduate of Grant High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University with majors in Finance and Accounting. In 2011, he earned his Master’s in Business from Cornerstone University.

PERSONAL

He has one daughter and lives in Grant.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Rep. VanSingel has been active in the community serving as a deacon for several years at Grant Reformed Church, treasurer of the Newaygo Co. Republican Party, member and volunteer for various conservation groups, scholarship committee volunteer, and participant in numerous mission trips to Central America. He has also served as treasurer of numerous organizations and is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.

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 HB 4033  - CORRECTIONS, Private Facilities, Expands prohibiting certain conduct relating to a prisoner in a correctional facility to correctional facilities operated by a private contractor. Amends secs. 1a & 3a of 1909 PA 17 (MCL 800.281a & 800.283a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4034'21
(Status: 01/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4034  - CRIMES, Trespassing, Expands trespassing on property of a state correctional facility. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4033'21
(Status: 01/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4035  - NATURAL RESOURCES, Inland Lakes, Provides for lake level assessment fee reimbursement under certain circumstances.
(Status: 04/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES )

 HB 4036  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Violations, Modifies right-of-way violations.
(Status: 01/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 4056  - HIGHER EDUCATION, Tuition, This bill allows a student enrolled as an undergrad during spring 2020 and 2020-2021 academic year to be eligible for a grant of tuition and fees for up to 12 semesters of education.
(Status: 06/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 4409  - APPROPRIATIONS, Zero Budget, Provides for state transportation fiscal year 2021-2022.
(Status: 06/02/2021 - HOUSE - SENATE CONFEREES APPOINTED - REFERRED TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE 5/27/21)

 HB 4460  - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Solid Waste, Revises regulation of materials utilization facilities. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4457'21, HB 4456'21, HB 4458'21, HB 4454'21, HB 4461'21
(Status: 04/27/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4493  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Statute of Limitations, This bill provides for the retroactive extension of statute of limitations for certain offenses that occurred before May 2, 2001 if the offense was reported to law enforcement no more than 1 year after it was committed and if the charged party was not charged within the statute of limitations as it existed before May 2, 2001 because he or she was not identified or did not reside in the state.
(Status: 03/11/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4669  - TRANSPORTATION, Funds, Provides for irrevocable trust fund for bonds issued on road projects. Amends sec. 11 of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.661) & adds sec. 18n.
(Status: 05/18/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4768  - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Air Pollution, This bill requires the department to submit a report detailing the number of inspectors employed, number of inspections conducted, the percentage of original notifications of intent received for which inspections were conducted, and number of enforcement actions taken. The report must also evaluate whether the department has a sufficient amount of inspectors to carry out the National Emission Standard for Asbestos.
(Status: 05/27/2021 - HOUSE - TO SECOND READING )

 HB 4980  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Speed Restrictions, Makes drag racing prohibition of inapplicable to activity authorized by DNR at Silver Lake State Park.
(Status: 07/21/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 5324  - NATURAL RESOURCES, Funding, Provide for permissible use of sinking funds for maintenance and infrastructure needs in Michigan state parks.
(Status: 09/22/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 5361  - HIGHER EDUCATION, Community Colleges, This bill prohibits the levy, collection, and return of taxes if the board of trustees of a community college district offers baccalaureate or bachelor’s degrees in any discipline before the effective date of the amendatory act.
(Status: 10/05/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY )

 HB 5370  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Violations, Modify right-of-way violations.
(Status: 10/06/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 5460  - FAMILY LAW, Child Custody, This bill makes it a presumption that the best interests of a child are served by awarding parents equal parenting time in joint custody.
(Status: 10/21/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS )

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Gov. Extends Driver's License, Registration Validation From 2020 Expirations (07-29-2021)

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

Bill Ends Need To Count Attendance At Candidate Fundraisers (07-21-2021)

Off-Road Drag Racing At Silver Lake OK’d By Senate (07-15-2021)

New Law Lets Motown Transit Police Clear Tracks For Q-Line (07-01-2021)

Want To Give Inmates Contraband? Prison Possible Under New Proposed Bills (06-15-2021)

Speaker Tasked VanSingel With Developing 'Comprehensive Road Plan' (04-28-2021)

'Bond Sinking Trust Fund' Put In MDOT Budget; U's See Flat Senate Budget (04-21-2021)

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

House Says It's Time To Pay Those Dam Assessments (03-25-2021)

House Passes Resolution Raising Bar For Lame-Duck Bills (02-24-2021)

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

Governor Signs More Than 80 Bills At Session's End (12-29-2020)

Dental Screening; Support Dogs; Mental Health For Kids Clear Senate (12-18-2020)

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

House Gives A Count For COVID Positive Members, Staffers (12-09-2020)

Bits And Tidbits (12-01-2020)

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

LaSata Told She's COVID Positive After Session Thursday (11-13-2020)

Greig Raises Issue Of Remote Sessions As Member Confirms COVID Case (11-12-2020)

House Passes Bill To Light Up Holiday Of Juneteenth (11-05-2020)