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Wojno, Paul (D)

Office: 6300 Binsfeld Building Term: First Phone: (517) 373-8360 Email: senpwojno@senate.michigan.gov Home Address: 32025 Margaret Ct., Warren, MI 48093 Website: https://senatedems.com/wojno/ Seat Number: 18 Standing Committees: Elections(VC), Health Policy and Human Services, Regulatory Reform (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

A Democrat, Wojno served three terms in the Michigan House representing Warren and Center Line from 1996 to 2002 before being termed out of office. 

He won the 9th Senate district in 2018 when he defeated Republican Jeff BONNELL, by securing 65.9 percent of the vote.  Wojno defeated Democrat Kristina LODOVISI in the August primary after he secured 63.9 percent of the vote. 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Wojno served for eight years as the clerk for the City of Warren. 

EDUCATION

He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wayne State University. 

PERSONAL

Sen. Wojno is married to former Rep. Lisa WOJNO and the couple has three children. 

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 SB 0002  - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, Benefits, Increase maximum number of unemployment benefit weeks.
(Status: 01/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT )

 SB 0003  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Retirement or Pension Benefits, Eliminate 3-tier limitations and restrictions on deduction for retirement or pension benefits based on taxpayer's age.
(Status: 01/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE )

 SB 0004  - HIGHWAYS, Construction and Repair, Require warranties for all new state pavement construction projects.
(Status: 01/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE )

 SB 0005  - FIREWORKS, Use, Modify number of days fireworks are permitted, and increase penalties for violations.
(Status: 01/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 SB 0006  - HEALTH OCCUPATIONS, Health Professionals, Add definition of invasive bodily examination.
(Status: 01/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES )

 SB 0007  - HEALTH OCCUPATIONS, Health Professionals, Prohibit invasive bodily examinations under certain circumstances. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0006'21
(Status: 01/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES )

 SB 0008  - ELECTIONS, Absent Voters, Provide for definition of United States Department of Defense verified electronic signature. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0009'21
(Status: 01/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0009  - ELECTIONS, Absent Voters, Provide for electronic return of absent voter ballots by military voters and their spouses.
(Status: 01/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0051  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, Amend sentencing guidelines for crimes of animal cruelty.
(Status: 01/27/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 SB 0131  - ELECTIONS, Scheduling, Revise reference to August primary election in 1851 PA 156 to June primary election.
(Status: 02/11/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0133  - ELECTIONS, Scheduling, Revise reference to August primary election in the revised judicature act of 1961 to June primary election. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0130'21
(Status: 02/11/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0202  - EDUCATION, School Districts, Suspend the letter grade system for ranking public schools for the 2020-2021 school year.
(Status: 03/04/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS)

 SB 0313  - ELECTIONS, Absent Voters, Require permanent absent voter list.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0320  - WATER SUPPLY, Quality and Standards, Modify strategic water quality initiative fund. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0319'21
(Status: 03/25/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY )

 SB 0346  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Other, Decriminalize violation of tampering with utility shut-off procedures under certain circumstances.
(Status: 03/25/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY )

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