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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: 01/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HB 4030  - WEAPONS, Licensing, Modifies concealed pistol licensing fee. Amends secs. 5b & 5l of1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425b & 28.425l).
(Status: 01/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 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: 01/28/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 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, Modify provision that prohibits a licensee from allowing a person less than 18 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, Modify natural resources commission membership.
(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 )

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