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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, This bill prevents the director, or local health officer, from issuing an emergency order in response to an epidemic that limits the gathering of 1 or more family members observing another family member at a sporting event, the ability of in-person dining at the same table by 1 or more family members, or individuals from more than 1 household from gathering inside or outside a private residence.
(Status: 03/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 SB 0268  - EDUCATION, Other, This bill allows a parent to request that his or her student be retained in a grade level during the 2021-2022 school year if done in writing before July 1, 2021. 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: 05/27/2021 - SENATE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE S-2 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

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

 SB 0278  - ELECTIONS, Absent Voters, This bill requires individuals that collect absent voter ballots from ballot drop boxes to immediately return the ballots to the clerk’s office or the absent voter counting board and the individuals must use the approved ballot container during transport. The bill also requires the clerk to document each time the absent voter ballots are collected.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0405  - OCCUPATIONS, Pawnbrokers, This bill increases the allowable rate of interest charged by pawnbrokers from 3% to 4%, and provides civil fines.
(Status: 04/29/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 SB 0435  - HEALTH, Occupations, Expand definition of designated professional for the Michigan essential health provider recruitment strategy act to include mental health professionals. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0246'21
(Status: 05/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 SB 0466  - TRANSPORTATION, Funds, Revise distribution percentages in the Michigan transportation fund. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0465'21
(Status: 05/20/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SB 0483  - LAW ENFORCEMENT, Other, Require the commission to conduct research study and analysis identifying barriers in the recruitment of law enforcement officer.
(Status: 05/25/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 SB 0533  - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, Administration, Require unemployment agency offices that are open to the public to maintain regular hours of operation, post the hours to the exterior of the office so they are visible to the public, and prohibit the unemployment agency from closing.
(Status: 06/10/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT )

 SB 0564  - GAMING, Bingo and Charitable Gaming, This bill modifies millionaire party licenses by waiving the $50 per day license fee until January 1, 2024, increasing the number of party licenses from 4 to 6 for years 2021-2023 for qualified organizations, and increasing the amount of money a licensee can receive in exchange for imitation money or chips. In addition, until January 1, 2024, the executive director will not limit the number of days a week that millionaire parties can be conducted at a single location.
(Status: 09/15/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

 SB 0614  - HEALTH OCCUPATIONS, Dieticians and Nutritionists, Provide for licensure of dietitian nutritionists and nutritionists.
(Status: 07/27/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES)

 SCR 0016  - , A concurrent resolution to urge the forgiveness of all fines and fees imposed on and the end to all prosecutions brought against businesses for violating COVID-19 orders or rules.
(Status: 06/03/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)

 SR 0059  - , A resolution to urge the forgiveness of all fines and fees imposed on and the end to all prosecutions brought against businesses for violating COVID-19 orders or rules.
(Status: 06/10/2021 - SENATE - ADOPTED (19-16))

 SR 0075  - Glioblastoma Awareness Day, A resolution to designate July 21, 2021, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.
(Status: 07/15/2021 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED )

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