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Wozniak, Douglas (R)

Office: S885 HOB Term: Second Phone: (517) 373-0843 Email: DouglasWozniak@house.mi.gov Home Address: 51543 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48316 Website: http://gophouse.org/representatives/southeast/wozniak/ Seat Number: 55 Standing Committees: Families, Children & Seniors(VC), Judiciary, Communications & Technology, Oversight (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

In December 2020, Rep. Wozniak was one of 15 Michigan lawmakers who signed onto a lawsuit brought by the state of Texas challenging Michigan's election results in hopes of overturning President-elect Joe BIDEN's victory.  

Rep. Wozniak was first elected to serve the 36th District on Nov. 6, 2018 when he won the general election against Robert MURPHY by securing 66.3 percent of the vote.

Wozniak won out in a five-candidate GOP primary field when he secured 45.5 percent of the vote.

In 2020, Wozniak ran unopposed in the 36th House District GOP primary.  He defeated Democratic nominee Robert MURPHY by a 68.6% to 31.3% margin.  

In early January 2021, he announced as a candidate for the 8th State Senate special election to replace former Sen. Pete LUCIDO.  (See "Hornberger, Wozniak Running In SD-8, Detmer In CD-8," 01/25/2020). 

WORK EXPERIENCE

He is a small-business owner and a practicing attorney at his own law firm. He also is a licensed insurance agent, realtor and broker.

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

EDUCATION

He is a graduate of Harper Woods High School and of both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

He is active in the Shelby Daybreakers Kiwanis, Shelby Optimists, St. Kieran's Knights of Columbus and Shelby Lions.  He is a former member of the Downtown Development Authority, Planning Commission, Construction Board of Appeals, Macomb Board of Canvassers, Macomb Republican Executive Committee and Northern Macomb Republican PAC.

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 HB 4241  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Forfeiture, The bill requires that after the other required payments are made, 75% of the balance must go toward enhancing enforcement of the criminal laws, but with no more than 30% going to the unit of government substantially involved in effecting the forfeiture, or alternatively an amount not to exceed the agreed upon hourly rate of the seizing agency and appropriate prosecutor.
(Status: 06/16/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY)

 HB 4473  - CRIMES, Assaultive, Modifies certain penalties for assaulting elder or vulnerable adults. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4260'21
(Status: 06/22/2021 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4486  - INSURANCE, No-fault, Revises medical treatment benefits reimbursement provisions for rehabilitation clinics.
(Status: 03/10/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 4546  - TRANSPORTATION, Motor Fuel Tax, Allocates distribution of motor fuel tax for roads revenue to road agency in county in proportion to number of registered vehicles and apply per lane mile.
(Status: 03/18/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 4552  - CIVIL PROCEDURE, Costs and Fees, Allows freelance court reporters to negotiate rates.
(Status: 03/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4555  - INSURANCE, No-fault, Requires insurer to offer deductibles for PIP benefits.
(Status: 03/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 4623  - OCCUPATIONS, Pawnbrokers, This bill increases the allowable rate of interest charged by pawnbrokers from 3% to 4%, and provides civil fines of at least $25 but no more than $100 for violating these sections, except that a person who charges more than 4% interest is subject to a civil fine of up to $5,000.
(Status: 04/13/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4703  - CRIMES, Animals, Imposes restitution for care and treatment, and prevents ownership, of certain forfeited animals as a penalty on the person convicted of certain crimes against the animal.
(Status: 04/22/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4704  - ANIMALS, Care and Treatment, Imposes restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals as a penalty upon the owner. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50).
(Status: 04/22/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4809  - INSURANCE, No-fault, Revises motorcycle accidents priority for receiving PIP benefits.
(Status: 05/06/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 5168  - INSURANCE, No-fault, Provide for preauthorization procedures for PIP benefits.
(Status: 06/28/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 5169  - INSURANCE, No-fault, Prohibit medical treatment providers from claiming lien on third-party tort claim.
(Status: 06/28/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 5170  - INSURANCE, No-fault, Create an oversight board and provide for the appointment of independent examiners.
(Status: 06/28/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 5171   - INSURANCE, No-fault, This bill requires insurers to provide a statement on how the physician who conducts the examination complies with the criteria laid out in subsection (2). The physician must also give information about past appearances as an expert at trial or deposition along with compensation paid for any past testimony. The bill adds compensation caps for physicians who conduct examinations.
(Status: 06/28/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 5303  - INSURANCE, No Fault, Modify reimbursement of fee schedules in a timely manner.
(Status: 09/21/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 5383  - STATE, Identification Cards, Update cross reference to 1972 PA 222.
(Status: 10/07/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 5478  - HEALTH FACILITIES, Licensing, Provide for licensing of recovery care centers.
(Status: 10/21/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HCR 0008  - A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to include sewer separation and other projects intended to reduce sewer overflows in infrastructure funding bills., A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to include sewer separation and other projects intended to reduce sewer overflows in infrastructure funding bills.
(Status: 04/22/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

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