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Garza, Alex (D)

Office: N691 HOB Term: Second Phone: (517) 373-0852 Email: AlexGarza@house.mi.gov Home Address: 5962 Jackson, Taylor, MI 48180 Website: http://012.housedems.com/garza Seat Number: 101 Standing Committees: Agriculture(VC), Local Government & Municipal Finance, Regulatory Reform (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.

In August of 2020, Garza defeated two primary oppionents by securing 76.4% of the vote.  In the general election, he defeated Bailey a second time 62.3% to 37.6 percent.  

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 4280  - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Air Pollution, Requires impact study and consideration of cumulative pollution levels for issuance of air quality permits in certain locations.
(Status: 02/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION )

 HB 4281  - CITIES, Public Services, Modifies population threshold to 25,000 for qualified city in the police and fire protection act.
(Status: 02/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HB 4378  - PROPERTY TAX, 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 4379'21
(Status: 07/15/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE )

 HB 4379  - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Michigan Economic Growth Authority, Modifies definition of new construction under the Michigan economic growth authority act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4378'21
(Status: 07/15/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE )

 HB 4548  - EDUCATION, Counseling, Creates school counselor corps grant program.
(Status: 03/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4632  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Forfeiture, This bill exempts public and regional airport authorities from certain requirements in forfeiture proceedings in which the aggregate fair market value of the property and currency seized exceeds $20,000 in controlled substance related cases.
(Status: 06/30/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO GENERAL ORDERS)

 HB 4796  - EDUCATION, Other, Allows students to be treated with marihuana-infused products and CBD products during school. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4797'21
(Status: 05/06/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION )

 HB 4797  - EDUCATION, Other, Allows students to be treated with medical marihuana and CBD products during school. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4796'21
(Status: 05/06/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION )

 HB 5126  - MEDICAL MARIHUANA, Licenses, This bill modifies the proof of financial responsibility criteria to require a liability insurance policy meeting certain requirements. The bill eliminates the ability to show financial responsibility through means other than a liability insurance policy.
(Status: 06/24/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 5242  - LIQUOR, Other, Make certain references in the liquor control act gender neutral.
(Status: 07/01/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

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Redistricting Roughly Third Of The Way Drawing 110 House Districts (09-23-2021)

Tate Holding Leadership Fundraiser With 22 Members (09-22-2021)

House Votes To Ban Internet-Election Link Nobody Does Anyway (08-17-2021)

Garza, Hammoud Advance In Respective Mayor's Races With Wide Margins (08-04-2021)

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Dems Offer 54 Bill Package To Make Law Gender Neutral (07-02-2021)

House Approves Ethics Package Including Closed Review Panel (06-09-2021)

House Provides Airport Exception For Forfeiture Reform (06-03-2021)

Garza Generates A Property Assessment Exemption (05-19-2021)

Glenn: Ombudsman Could Have Avoided Flint Water Crisis (05-05-2021)

House Gives Oversight Panel Subpoena Authority (04-20-2021)

Michigan-Only Gas Cans Gets Bipartisan House Support (04-20-2021)

Stun Guns Could Be New Option For Self Defense (04-14-2021)

House Supports Posting Employee List By Position, Salary Online (03-25-2021)

Albert Draws Bright Line On Budget Talks; House Tries Again On Vetoed Money (03-10-2021)

Garza Looking To Unseat Taylor Mayor Indicted On Fed Bribery, Fraud Charges (02-08-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (02-05-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (01-27-2021)

No House Freshman Chairs; First Time Since '09 (01-21-2021)

House Gives Final Blessing To 45-Day Data Breach Requirement; More House News (12-16-2020)

Lions' Firing Of Coach, GM Has Bipartisan Support (12-04-2020)

House Passes Bill To Light Up Holiday Of Juneteenth (11-05-2020)