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Runestad, Jim (R)

Office: 7500 Binsfeld Building Term: First Phone: (517) 373-1758 Email: SenJRunestad@senate.michigan.gov Home Address: 2210 Teggerdine Road, White Lake, MI 48386 Website: https://www.senatorjimrunestad.com Seat Number: 22 Standing Committees: Finance(C), Education and Career Readiness, Families, Seniors and Veterans, Judiciary and Public Safety, Appropriations Subcommittees: Justice and Public Safety(VC), Joint Capital Outlay (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Sen. Runestad was elected to the Michigan Senate in 2018 when he secured 51.7 percent of the vote against Democrat Julia PULVER. 

Runestad was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2014.  He served two terms before opting to run for the 15th Senate district. 

Prior to being elected to the House, Rep. Runestad served the Oakland County Commission for three terms. On the Commission he chaired the Public Services Committee and the Planning and Building Committee.  

WORK EXPERIENCE

Runestad has been operating his own insurance company, Runestad Financial Associates.  

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

EDUCATION

Rep. Runestad graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's of science in education and a concentration in History, Economics and Politics.

PERSONAL

Sen. Runestad and his wife Kathy have raised five children: Joel, Justin, Lena, Lee and Kayla.  The Runestads are residents of White Lake.  

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 SB 0021  - NEW, PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS, Ethics, Prohibit former members of the legislature from engaging in certain lobbying activities for a period of time.
(Status: 01/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 SB 0022  - PROPERTY TAX, Millage, Limit millage elections to November elections.
(Status: 01/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0023  - ELECTIONS, School, Limit millage elections to November elections. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0022'21
(Status: 01/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

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Reg Reform Develops A Taste For Flavored Vape Bills (09-16-2020)

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LARA Complaints Would Be Handled Like Attorney Grievances (08-03-2020)

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Gov's COVID-19 Nursing Home Policy Denounced By Senate (06-18-2020)

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Measure Requiring Warrant For E-Communications Clears Senate (06-11-2020)

Nursing Home Video Bills Move Out Of Committee (06-11-2020)

23% Of State's COVID-19 Deaths Come From Nursing Homes (05-27-2020)

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Nessel To Investigate State's COVID Contact-Tracing Contract Issue (04-30-2020)

Senate Buys Into Letting Shops Use Fingerprint Scans Before Selling Alcohol (03-17-2020)

Senate Buys Into Letting Shops Use Fingerprint Scans Before Selling Alcohol (03-17-2020)

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Residents Could Collect Attorney Fees For Successful Open Meetings Suit (02-13-2020)

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Vaping Products Treated Like Tobacco Under New Bills (02-06-2020)

Child Welfare Chief: Court Consent Decrees 'Fundamentally Flawed' (02-05-2020)

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