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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.

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

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, Modifies tuition grants.
(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, Provides for retroactive extension of statute of limitations for certain offenses under certain conditions.
(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, Requires asbestos emissions program for demolition or renovation activity annual report on sufficiency of number of inspectors.
(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 )

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

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

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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)

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Courts Can Still Raise Money With Fines . . . For Now (09-17-2020)

Emergency Alert Limitations Move To House Floor, More House Panel News (09-16-2020)

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