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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), Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Appropriations Subcommittees: Community Health / Human Services(C), K-12 and Michigan Department of Education(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.

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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 0135  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, Enact sentencing guidelines for crime related to drug masking products with a commercial purpose. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0134'21
(Status: 02/16/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES )

 SB 0136  - AGRICULTURE, Pesticides, Provide for registry of individuals seeking to be notified in the event of the emergency use or application of pesticides on or adjacent to their property
(Status: 02/16/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY )

 SB 0138  - NATURAL RESOURCES, Other, Provide for impact study related to feedstock capacity of renewable natural gas derived from biological materials
(Status: 02/16/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY )

 SB 0267  - EDUCATION, Teachers, Allow certain school employees to serve as short-term substitutes. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0265'21, SB 0263'21, SB 0262'21, SB 0264'21, SB 0056'21, SB 0261'21, SB 0266'21, SB 0260'21, SB 0268'21, SB 0057'21
(Status: 03/18/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS )

 SB 0290  - ELECTIONS, Challengers, Provide for certain requirements for election challengers, and limit the entities that can designate election challengers.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0291  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, Repeal sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations dealing with challengers. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0290'21
(Status: 03/24/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0292  - ELECTIONS, Challengers, Require training for election challengers, and require the secretary of state to establish election challenger training curriculum.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0293  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, Repeal sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations dealing with challengers. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0292'21
(Status: 03/24/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0294  - ELECTIONS, Election Officials, Require report regarding the appointment of an equal number of election inspectors from each major political party in each precinct under certain circumstances.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS )

 SB 0319  - WATER SUPPLY, Quality and Standards, Modify strategic water quality initiative loan program and fund. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0320'21
(Status: 03/25/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY )

 SR 0010  - Blue Star Mother's Day, A resolution to commemorate February 1, 2021, as Blue Star Mother's Day.
(Status: 01/28/2021 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - ADOPTED )

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