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Outman, Rick (R)

Office: 4400 Binsfeld Building Term: First Phone: (517) 373-3760 Email: senroutman@senate.michigan.gov Home Address: 6481 N. Miles Rd., Six Lakes, MI 48886 Website: https://www.senatorrickoutman.com Seat Number: 19 Standing Committees: Environmental Quality(C), Energy and Technology, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Appropriations Subcommittees: Capital Outlay(VC), K-12 and Michigan Department of Education(VC), Natural Resources and Environmental Quality(VC) (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Sen. Outman was first elected to the Senate in 2018 when he defeated Democrat Mark BIGNELL by securing 58.75 percent of the general election vote. 

Outman served three terms (2010 - 2016) in the Michigan House representing the 70th House District.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Outman is the owner and operator of Outman Excavating, based in Six Lakes. He also is a substitute teacher in the area when needed. He is a U.S. Army combat veteran with service in Beirut, Lebanon. After his Army service, Outman joined the 1073rd National Guard unit in Greenville.

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

EDUCATION

Outman is a graduate of Lakeview Community Schools. He earned a bachelor of science and a teaching degree from Grand Valley State University.

PERSONAL

Rick and his wife Kris have three children and two grandchildren. The family attends New Life Methodist Church in Lakeview. He also is an active member of many organizations, including the National Rifle Association, Right to Life of Michigan, Six Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Montcalm County Farm Bureau Outman is a member of the Hough-Pontius #3701 VFW post in Lakeview. He is involved in area schools, assisting with the Lakeview Schools wrestling teams and as tournament director for Lakeview Freestyle Club. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Montcalm County Soil and Conservation District and is a member of the Austin Hunting Club in Atlanta, Mich.

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 SB 0106  - TOBACCO, Retail Sales, Prohibit sale of electronic cigarette or any oral device that provides vapor nicotine to minors, require sellers of liquid nicotine containers to ensure that the products meet certain requirements, and provide for other general amendments
(Status: 05/16/2019 - SENATE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT GRANTED - REFERRED TO THE SECRETARY FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR)

 SB 0119  - HOLIDAYS, Other, Designate February 1 as Blue Star Mothers Day.
(Status: 02/21/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS AND VETERANS )

 SB 0403  - APPROPRIATIONS, Supplemental, Provide for supplemental for geological surveys.
(Status: 10/23/2019 - SENATE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE S-1 - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE EFFECT - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

 SB 0520  - HIGHWAYS, Construction and Repair, Clarify pavement warranties.
(Status: 11/07/2019 - SENATE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE S-1 - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE EFFECT - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

 SB 0658  - PROPERTY, Conveyances, Provide for transfer of certain state-owned property in Mecosta County.
(Status: 11/13/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 SR 0009  - Blue Star Mother's Day, A resolution to commemorate February 1, 2019, as Blue Star Mother's Day.
(Status: 02/05/2019 - SENATE - ADOPTED )

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