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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: Health Policy and Human Services, Oversight, 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 0091  - JUVENILES, Criminal Procedure, Preclude prejudication confinement of juveniles under 18 years of age in jail.
(Status: 04/24/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 SB 0191  - VEHICLES, Registration Plates, Extend eligibility for disabled veteran registration plate to partially disabled veterans.
(Status: 03/12/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE )

 SB 0203  - MEDICAL MARIHUANA, Licenses, Modify definition of applicant.
(Status: 04/16/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

 SB 0256  - INSURANCE, Producers, Provide for continuing education credit carryover system for insurance producers who belong to a professional insurance association.
(Status: 04/10/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND BANKING)

 SB 0316  - CRIMES, Animals, Prohibit knowingly providing an animal to another individual who intends to abuse or mistreat the animal.
(Status: 11/12/2019 - SENATE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE S-1 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

 SB 0386  - EDUCATION, Students, Provide for model instructional video regarding dangers of prescription opioid drug abuse for implementation in curricula.
(Status: 06/20/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS)

 SB 0409  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Credit, Provide for incentives for installation of electric vehicle charging stations.
(Status: 08/20/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE )

 SB 0418  - HEALTH, Other, NEW, Allow administration of epinephrine by law enforcement officers and firefighters under certain circumstances, and limit liability. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0417
(Status: 06/02/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY)

 SB 0519  - TRANSPORTATION, Funds, Revise distribution percentages in the Michigan transportation fund. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0518
(Status: 01/28/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 SB 0654  - CONSUMER PROTECTION, Identity Theft, Expand conduct prohibited under identity theft protection act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0652, SB 0655, SB 0653
(Status: 11/13/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND BANKING )

 SB 0674  - HEALTH FACILITIES, Certificate of Need, Eliminate requirement to obtain a certificate of need for air ambulance.
(Status: 09/24/2020 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS )

 SB 0715  - EDUCATION, Calendar, Require intermediate school districts, and public school academies to be closed on Veterans' Day.
(Status: 01/14/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS )

 SB 0798  - PROBATE, Guardians and Conservators, Limit power of guardian to restrict ward's contact with another person.
(Status: 02/19/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 SB 0815  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, Provide for sentencing guidelines for physician who performed certain abortions. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0814
(Status: 03/04/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES )

 SB 0844  - HEALTH, Other, Modify immunity from certain liability for the administration of opioid antagonists by certain governmental agencies and individuals.
(Status: 06/02/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY)

 SB 0899  - HEALTH OCCUPATIONS, Health Professionals, Provide immunity from civil or criminal liability during a declared emergency for certain health care workers.
(Status: 08/15/2020 - SENATE - VETOED - CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGE POSTPONED)

 SB 0971  - ANIMALS, Care and Treatment, NEW, Prohibits conducting of research or training activities on dogs in a manner that causes pain or distress, and certain related activities, by an affiliate of a public body.
(Status: 06/17/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 SB 1050  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Probation, Amend maximum length of probationary sentences.
(Status: 07/23/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 SR 0018  - Stroke Awareness Month, A resolution to recognize May 2019 as Stroke Awareness Month.
(Status: 05/02/2019 - SENATE - ADOPTED )

 SR 0066  - FILIPINO-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP DAY, A resolution to commemorate July 20, 2019, as Filipino-American Friendship Day
(Status: 06/20/2019 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED )

 SR 0089  - Michigan National Guard, A resolution to support the Michigan National Guard in its efforts to have Detroit selected as the host city for the National Guard Association of the United States 2024 national conference.
(Status: 11/13/2019 - SENATE - ADOPTED )

 SR 0130  - , A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to explore further avenues of relief for businesses affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
(Status: 06/24/2020 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED)

 SR 0132  - , A resolution to condemn Governor Gretchen Whitmer's inaction in addressing issues at the Unemployment Insurance Agency with residents filing for and receiving unemployment benefits.
(Status: 06/25/2020 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY MACDONALD SUBSTITUTE S-1)

 SR 0135  - Urge Federal Government to Consider Michigan as headquarters of the United States Space Force, A resolution to urge the United States Congress, the President of the United States, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force to consider the City of Sterling Heights, Michigan as the location for the headquarters of the United States Space Force.
(Status: 09/09/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO RESOLUTIONS)

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