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Hoitenga, Michele (R)

Office: S1386 HOB Term: 3rd Phone: (517) 373-1747 Email: MicheleHoitenga@house.mi.gov Home Address: 226 Roberts St., Manton, MI 49663 Website: http://gophouse.org/representatives/northernmi/hoitenga/ Seat Number: 52 Standing Committees: Communications & Technology(C), Regulatory Reform(VC), Energy, Oversight (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

In December 2020, Rep. Hoitenga was one of 15 Michigan lawmakers who signed onto a lawsuit brought by the state of Texas challenging Michigan's election results in hopes of overturning President-elect Joe BIDEN's victory.  

Rep. Michele Hoitenga was elected to her first term as state representative in November 2016. Prior to her state election, Rep. Hoitenga served as the mayor of Manton from 2013 to 2016.

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

EDUCATION

She graduated from Buckley High School and earned a degree in human services from Baker College.

PERSONAL

She and her husband, Philip, have two sons.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Rep. Hoitenga served as treasurer and president of the Manton Chamber of Commerce and as vice chair of the Wexford County Republican Party. She is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and Director of the Wexford County Women on Target.

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 HB 4028  - INSURANCE, Health Benefits, Prohibits insurer requiring physicians to hold certain certifications before paying or reimbursing claims unless specifically required for licensure. Amends sec. 2212d of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2212d).
(Status: 01/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 4029  - WEAPONS, Other, Allows for individuals over age 21 purchase and possession of stun guns. Amends sec. 224a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224a).
(Status: 04/15/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 4030  - WEAPONS, Licensing, Modifies concealed pistol licensing fee. Amends secs. 5b & 5l of1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425b & 28.425l).
(Status: 05/27/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 4051  - RETIREMENT, Forfeiture, Provides for forfeiture of Michigan public school employees' retirement benefits for individual convicted of criminal sexual conduct.
(Status: 01/28/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4052  - STATE, Other, NEW, Eliminates participation in daylight savings time.
(Status: 04/28/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 4230  - SALES TAX, Exemptions, Exempt from sales tax eligible telecommunications, video, broadband and similar equipment.
(Status: 02/11/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY)

 HB 4232  - LIQUOR, Licenses, This bill modifies the provision that prohibits a licensee from allowing a person less than 18 years of age to sell or serve liquor to now allow a person that is 17 years of age to sell or serve liquor.
(Status: 02/11/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM)

 HB 4233  - NATURAL RESOURCES, Other, This bill modifies the natural resources commission membership to require the commission to have at least 1 member from each district of the court of appeals.
(Status: 02/11/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION)

 HB 4234  - NATURAL RESOURCES, Hunting, Include hunter pink among color of hunting apparel.
(Status: 02/11/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION)

 HB 4422  - PUBLIC UTILITIES, Other, Modifies exceptions to stringing wire over and across railway right-of-way.
(Status: 03/02/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY )

 HB 4549  - OCCUPATIONS, Real Estate, Modifies certain licensure requirements for employees or agents of a real estate broker hired to perform duties relating to property management.
(Status: 03/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4575  - CONSTRUCTION, Housing, This bill prohibits a local unit of government from adopting, maintaining, or enforcing an ordinance that prohibits the use of a gas appliance in a new or existing residential building or structure.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4716  - ENERGY, Alternative Sources, Provides for establishment of community solar facilities.
(Status: 04/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY )

 HB 4866  - WEAPONS, Firearms, This bill updates the natural resources and environmental protection act to remove the requirement that individuals must have a concealed carry pistol permit to carry a pistol. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4863'21
(Status: 05/18/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HB 4915  - INSURANCE, Automobile, Allows insurers to exclude peer-to-peer car sharing coverage and provides for insurer’s obligations.
(Status: 05/25/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 5185  - NATURAL RESOURCES, Hunting, This bill allows the feeding or baiting of deer and elk if a person does not deposit more than 5 gallons of feed per site, bait is no larger than a sugar beet, and person uses no more than 1 baiting site per hunting season. No baiting or feeding is allowed if there is a memorandum of understanding between the state and USDA limiting or banning the baiting and feeding practices in the county or deer management unit. This bill defines “deer or elk baiting.”
(Status: 07/01/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 5186   - Elections, Offenses, Prohibit local governments accepting money or other consideration from individuals or entities for election related activities or election related equipment. The bill states a definition for “election related activity” and “election related equipment.”
(Status: 07/01/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 5277  - CHILDREN, Child Abuse or Child Neglect, Modify definitions for certain child abuse or child neglect claims that require listing in the central registry.
(Status: 08/18/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS )

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House Wants Binding Arbitration For County Corrections Officers (06-24-2021)

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School Employees Convicted Of Sex Crime Would Lose Pension Under Bill (06-08-2021)

Auditor General Asked To Track Nursing Home COVID Deaths (06-03-2021)

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House OKs Halving CPL License Fees (05-26-2021)

Locals Couldn't Turn Off The Gas Under Bill (05-25-2021)

Gordon Talks About Gov Pushing Him Out The Door (04-29-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (04-27-2021)

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Stun Guns Could Be New Option For Self Defense (04-14-2021)

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Lawmakers Tie DUI Expungement To .08 BAC Level (03-10-2021)

Fourth Time The Charm For FOIA Reform? Other Legislative Bits (03-04-2021)

Stun Gun Legislation Sparks Back Up, Committee Vote Expected Next Week (03-02-2021)

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Hoitenga: Bovines Object To Biannual Clock Change (02-23-2021)

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