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MacDonald, Michael D. (R)

Office: 4200 Binsfeld Building Term: First Phone: (517) 373-7315 Email: senmmacdonald@senate.michigan.gov Home Address: 45307 Northport Dr., Apt. 3101, Macomb, MI 48044 Website: https://www.senatormichaelmacdonald.com/ Seat Number: 23 Standing Committees: Economic and Small Business Development, Health Policy and Human Services, Appropriations Subcommittees: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) / Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS)(VC), Community Health / Human Services, General Government, Transportation, Universities and Community Colleges (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Sen. MacDonald won the state's 10th Senate District after he defeated former Democratic Rep. Henry YANEZ by securing 51.02 percent of the vote. 

MacDonald defeated three other Republicans in the August 2018 primary after he secured 59.4 percent of the vote. 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sen. MacDonald was a financial representative for Northwestern Mutual and vice president of the Michigan Air Force Association.  He has worked as a doctoral researcher for the University of Phoenix. 

To read MIRS biography of Sen. MacDonald, click here.

EDUCATION

He holds a doctorate from the University of Phoenix in Health Administration and a master's degree in business administration. 

PERSONAL

He lives in Macomb Township with his wife Lauraane and their dog, Gizmo. 

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

He serves as a board member of the Friends of Macomb Township Foundation and is a member of the Clinton Township Kiwanis Club. 

Sen. MacDonald also serves as a doctoral mentor to those pursuing their doctoral degree. 

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 SB 0031  - INSURANCE, Producers, Provide for continuing education credit carryover system for insurance producers who belong to a professional insurance association.
(Status: 01/26/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND BANKING )

 SB 0032  - TRANSPORTATION, Motor Fuel Tax, Require fuel tax to be dispersed to county where fuel is pumped.
(Status: 01/26/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE )

 SB 0050  - CRIMES, Animals, Prohibit knowingly providing an animal to another individual who intends to abuse or mistreat the animal.
(Status: 01/27/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 SB 0107  - EDUCATION, Students, Provide for model instructional video regarding dangers of prescription opioid drug abuse for implementation in certain curricula.
(Status: 02/04/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS )

 SB 0159  - COURTS, Juries, Eliminate provision related to allowance of a one man grand jury.
(Status: 02/23/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 SB 0183  - HEALTH FACILITIES, Certificate of Need, Provide for general revisions to certificate of need. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0182'21, SB 0181'21
(Status: 03/24/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 SB 0243  - PROPERTY TAX, Payment and Collection, Provide for state payment of certain penalty and interest charges on certain delinquent summer 2020 property taxes.
(Status: 03/11/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SB 0257  - HEALTH, Diseases, Provide for limitations on certain gatherings in emergency orders in response to an epidemic.
(Status: 03/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 SB 0268  - EDUCATION, Other, Allow parent to request that his or her student be retained in a grade level for a specified school year. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0265'21, SB 0263'21, SB 0262'21, SB 0264'21, SB 0267'21, SB 0056'21, SB 0261'21, SB 0266'21, SB 0260'21, SB 0057'21
(Status: 03/18/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS )

 SB 0277  - ELECTIONS, Election Officials, Require county clerks to flag voter registration records of deceased voters in the qualified voter file, and require county clerks and the secretary of state to post data regarding voter registration records of deceased voters flagged by county clerks.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0278  - ELECTIONS, Absent Voters, Modify collection procedures for absent voter ballots deposited in an absent voter ballot drop box.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

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Bits And Tidbits (04-01-2021)

A Look At All 39 GOP Voter Bills; Decried By Dem As 'Lipstick On Jim Crow' (03-24-2021)

Senate Wants Graduations, Cottage Trips, Grocery Runs Exempt From Health Orders (03-23-2021)

MacDonald: 'No Evidence That Large Families Are Inherently Dangerous' (03-22-2021)

Nesbitt Emerging In Senate R Leadership (03-04-2021)

Nursing Home Visitors; Restaurants, Gatherings & More Expand Under New Order (03-02-2021)

Flint Judge Questions If Higher Court Should Hear Snyder Motion (02-23-2021)

2021 Brings 7th Senate Baby, What Will Rest Of The Year Bring? (02-02-2021)

McCann Starts 2021-22 With Most Cash On Hand Among Senators (02-01-2021)

MacDonald Picks Up County Road Funding Plan (01-29-2021)

Senate Shuffles Up Approps Subcommittee After Departures (01-26-2021)

Victory To Chair Senate Judiciary; Bumstead To Co-Chair JCAR (01-13-2021)

Gov Signs Batch Of Criminal Justice Reforms Into Law (01-04-2021)

Governor Signs More Than 80 Bills At Session's End (12-29-2020)

Dominion Exec: No, My Company Is Not Tied To Hugo Chavez, Communists (12-15-2020)

Senators Would Allow Expungement For First DUIs (12-09-2020)

Wayne Research 'Literally Running Dogs To Death,' Senators Told (12-08-2020)

Berman: Longer Hours For Bars Might Actually Be Safer (11-13-2020)

Health Care Immunity Act Bill Is Back; Passes Senate 21-13 (11-05-2020)

COVID Liability Protections Move To House Floor (09-16-2020)

Hospitals Support, Trial Lawyers Oppose New Immunity Bill (09-09-2020)

Sen. Committee Shoots for the Stars with Hopes of Becoming Space Force HQ (09-02-2020)

Gym Reopening May Come This Week; Heavy Breathing Concerning Khaldun (08-31-2020)

'I'm Scared' Says Business Owner Still Closed By COVID EOs (08-26-2020)

MacDonald Tries To Pull Ice Arenas Out Of Deep Freeze (08-18-2020)

Medical Immunity Bill Vetoed (08-10-2020)

Gov Objects To House-Passed Immunity Bill; More House News (07-23-2020)

Senator: Patients Waiting Up To Year In ER For Bed In Psych Hospital (07-15-2020)

Bits And Tidbits (06-17-2020)

Senate OKs Immunity For Cops, Teachers Using EpiPens (06-02-2020)

Immunity For COVID Care Stalls Amid Tough Questions (05-19-2020)

COVID-19 Panel Puts Gray In Hot Seat; Immunity Bill Hits Snag; More News (05-13-2020)

Early Report Has School Aid Fund Facing $1.3B Hole (05-13-2020)

Emergency Health Care Immunity Extended Under Senate Passed Bill (05-07-2020)