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MacDonald, Michael (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.senatormikemacdonald.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, 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.
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 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: 05/14/2019 - 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 )

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