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Garza, Alex (D)

Office: N691 HOB Term: First Phone: (517) 373-0852 Email: AlexGarza@house.mi.gov Home Address: 5962 Jackson, Taylor, MI 48180 Website: http://012.housedems.com/garza Seat Number: 81 Standing Committees: Regulatory Reform, Local Government & Municipal Finance, Agriculture (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Rep. Garza was first elected on Nov. 6, 2018 after securing 66.63 percent of the general election vote against Republican Michelle BAILEY. 

Garza came out on top of a four-candidate Democartic primary race when he won 46.6 percent of the vote in August 2018.

Prior to being elected to the Taylor City Council, Garza worked for state Rep. Rashida TLAIB as a legislative aide. He assisted in the everyday operations of her Detroit Service Center, which is where he found his passion for public service.

He also has worked as a legislative assistant to the Detroit City Council and as a field representative for U.S. Sen. Gary PETERS re-election campaign. Garza also served as director of constituent relations for state Rep. Stephanie CHANG.

WORK EXPERIENCE

One of the youngest Downriver residents elected to local office, Alex GARZA was serving in his second term on the Taylor City Council when elected to the House. 

To read MIRS biography of Rep. Garza, click here.

EDUCATION

Garza attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Baker College, earning a bachelor's degree in political science and an associate's degree in business management.

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 HB 4110  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Veterans, Increases property tax credit for certain qualified veterans.
(Status: 01/29/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY )

 HB 4293  - INSURANCE, Health Insurers, Clarifies dispensing of a 90-day supply of maintenance prescription drugs.
(Status: 03/05/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 4428  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, Amends sentencing guidelines for tampering with utility shutoff to residence to reflect decriminalization of certain acts. TIE BAR WITH HB 4427
(Status: 04/09/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HB 4505  - ELECTIONS, Special Elections, Requires state to reimburse costs for certain special elections.
(Status: 04/25/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 4623  - LABOR, Hours and Wages, Increases sanctions for employer violations regarding the payment of wages and fringe benefits.
(Status: 05/21/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HB 4624  - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Air Pollution, Requires impact study and consideration of cumulative pollution levels for issuance of air quality permits in certain locations.
(Status: 05/21/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION )

 HB 4625  - ELECTIONS, Recounts, Modifies time frame to file recount petitions to 8 days after final certification and determination by the board of canvassers.
(Status: 05/21/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 4692  - DRAINS, Sewers, Specifies rainfall levels and what constitutes a sewage system defect for liability for overflow or backups.
(Status: 06/05/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4939  - ELECTIONS, Candidates, Permits filing fee in lieu of nominating petitions for candidates to city or village offices.
(Status: 09/11/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 5060  - DRAINS, Maintenance and Improvement, Increases maximum amounts for expenditures and assessments without petition.
(Status: 06/03/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS )

 HB 5133  - EDUCATION, Counseling, Creates school counselor corps grant program.
(Status: 10/22/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 5192  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Driver License, Allows issuance of driver license to undocumented persons under certain circumstances.
(Status: 11/05/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 5347  - LIQUOR, Licenses, Modifies beer festivals special license requirements.
(Status: 06/17/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 5348  - LIQUOR, Liquor Control Commission, Modifies certain provisions of salesperson license accreditation program. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5343, HB 5346, HB 5349, HB 5345, HB 5351, HB 5350, HB 5344, HB 5347, HB 5342, HB 5341, HB 5353, HB 5355, HB 5352, HB 5354
(Status: 06/17/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 5364  - HEALTH, Children, Requires certain parties to submit documentation supporting affirmative defense to failure to perform lead abatement. TIE BAR WITH HB 5360, HB 5359
(Status: 01/21/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 HB 5400  - LIQUOR, Licenses, Updates cross reference to section about micro brewers selling beer to retailers. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5343, HB 5346, HB 5349, HB 5345, HB 5351, HB 5350, HB 5344, HB 5347, HB 5348, HB 5341, HB 5353, HB 5355, HB 5342, HB 5352, HB 5354
(Status: 06/23/2020 - HOUSE - SENATE SUBSTITUTE S-1 - CONCURRED IN (102-1) - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 5411  - CRIMES, Other, Provides for penalties for interference in the operation of the United States census.
(Status: 05/28/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 HB 5553  - HIGHWAYS, Memorial, Designates portion of highway I-75 as the "PFC Holly McGeogh Memorial Highway".
(Status: 09/16/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE )

 HB 5567  - MOBILE HOMES, Parks, Regulates sale or transfer of mobile home park.
(Status: 02/27/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HB 5597  - HOUSING, Other, NEW, Prohibits denying a census bureau employee with valid identification access to a multiunit residence.
(Status: 03/05/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 5609  - ELECTIONS, Judicial, Provides for judicial candidate nonrefundable filing fee in lieu of nomination petitions.
(Status: 03/10/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 6002  - HUMAN SERVICES, Food Assistance, Modifies requirements for food assistance during a declared emergency.
(Status: 07/23/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS )

 HB 6151  - CONSTRUCTION, Other, Provides for COVID-19 protections for critical infrastructure workers.
(Status: 09/02/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 6152  - OCCUPATIONS, Other, Requires exams and other testing for licenses and permits in multiple languages in the skilled trades regulation act.
(Status: 09/02/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 6153  - OCCUPATIONS, Other, Requires exams and other testing for licenses and permits in multiple languages in the occupational code.
(Status: 09/02/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 6154  - HEALTH OCCUPATIONS, Other, Requires examinations for individuals seeking health occupation license to be offered in multiple languages.
(Status: 09/02/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 6155  - LABOR, Health and Safety, Requires employers to provide additional personal protective equipment for agricultural and food processing employees during certain states of emergency.
(Status: 09/02/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 6270  - CITIES, Public Services, Modifies population threshold for qualified city in the police and fire protection act.
(Status: 09/29/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HB 6271  - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Michigan Economic Growth Authority, Modifies definition of new construction under the Michigan economic growth authority act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6272'20
(Status: 09/29/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HB 6272  - PROPERTY TAXES, Assessments, Excludes placement of certain whole-home generators on residential real property for medical purposes from assessment of true cash value. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6271'20
(Status: 09/29/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HB 6273  - EDUCATION, Other, Allows students to be treated with marihuana-infused products and CBD products during school. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6274'20
(Status: 09/29/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION )

 HB 6274  - EDUCATION, Other, Allows students to be treated with medical marihuana and CBD products during school. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6273'20
(Status: 09/29/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION )

 HB 6275  - HIGHWAYS, Memorial, Designates portion of highway I-94 as the "Congressman John Dingell Memorial Highway".
(Status: 09/29/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HR 0084  - Soil and Water Stewardship Week, A resolution to declare April 28-May 5, 2019, as Soil and Water Stewardship Week in the state of Michigan.
(Status: 05/01/2019 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

 HR 0171  - College Month, A resolution to declare October 2019 as College Month in the state of Michigan.
(Status: 10/02/2019 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

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