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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: 06/24/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 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, This bill requires a permanent absent voter list and allows each county, city, or township to mail to its electors a notice indicating that the elector can request to be placed on the permanent absent voter list. The bill requires the state to include a space on the voter registration application for the elector to mark if he or she wants to be placed on the permanent absent voter list. The bill allows the clerk to remove an elector from the permanent absent voter list if the elector has not requested an absent voter ballot in any election in the previous 4 years.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0320  - WATER SUPPLY, Quality and Standards, This bill modifies the strategic water quality initiative fund by transferring in the aggregate no more than $1,000,000,000. The bill also removes the reference to the state water pollution control revolving fund. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0319'21
(Status: 04/21/2021 - SENATE - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE EFFECT - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

 SB 0346  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Other, This bill makes restoring water service to a lawfully occupied residence after a water serve shutoff occurs due to an inability to pay a civil infraction resulting in community service, or a fine, or both depending on the number of offenses. The bill requires an individual issued a citation for restoring water to the residence must be referred to a water assistance or affordability program if one exists.
(Status: 03/25/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY )

 SB 0368  - RETIREMENT, State Employees, Extend sunset for allowing retirants to work for the Michigan unemployment insurance agency without forfeiting retirement benefits to December 31, 2021.
(Status: 04/20/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT )

 SB 0376  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Civil Infraction Procedures, Revise the revised judicature act to reflect distribution of certain fines to school districts. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0377'21, SB 0374'21
(Status: 04/21/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE )

 SB 0377  - TRANSPORTATION, School Vehicles, This bill allows a school to present bus stop-arm camera photographs or video recording evidence of a vehicle operator’s failure to stop for a school bus and provides civil sanctions for failing to stop for a school bus. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0374'21, SB 0376'21
(Status: 04/21/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE )

 SB 0403  - PROPERTY TAX, Principal Residence Exemption, Modify principal residence exemption for individual residing in nursing home or assisted living facility.


 SB 0462  - MARIHUANA, Licenses, Make approval of an application for a state license contingent upon licensee's compliance with financial responsibility requirements. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0461'21
(Status: 07/21/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 SB 0506  - PROBATE, Guardians and Conservators, Modify procedure for appointment of a temporary guardian and procedure for removing a conservator. TIE BAR TO SB 0503, SB 0504, SB 0505
(Status: 06/03/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY)

 SB 0517  - HUMAN SERVICES, Services or Financial Assistance, This bill establishes a broadband assistance program that seeks to help low-income residents obtain and maintain access to broadband internet.
(Status: 06/08/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY )

 SB 0525  - COUNTIES, Charter, Modify election of county executive in a charter county election schedule to the presidential election years.
(Status: 06/09/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT )

 SB 0555  - VETERANS, Other, NEW, Provides for Michigan military and veteran services support fund.
(Status: 06/17/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS AND VETERANS )

 SB 0577  - TOBACCO, Other, Modify age of majority act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0573'21, SB 0574'21, SB 0575'21
(Status: 06/24/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 SB 0582  - ANIMALS, Care and Treatment, NEW, Prohibit conducting research and training activities on dogs in a manner that causes pain or distress, and certain related activities, by an affiliate of a public body.
(Status: 06/30/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE)

 SB 0643  - PROPERTY, Conveyances, NEW, Provide for transfer of the Chesterfield Township Veteran Home to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
(Status: 09/15/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SR 0062  - Elder Abuse Awareness Day, A resolution to recognize June 15, 2021, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
(Status: 06/08/2021 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED )

 SR 0065  - Congress of the United States, A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to reject attempts to weaken, cut, or privatize Social Security and to enact policies to benefit current and future generations of working Americans.
(Status: 06/10/2021 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

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