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Cherry, John D. (D)

Office: N898 HOB Term: First Phone: (517) 373-7515 Email: JohnCherry@house.mi.gov Home Address: 1025 Kensington Ave., Flint, MI 48503 Website: https://housedems.com/cherry Seat Number: 91 Standing Committees: Appropriations Subcommittees: Natural Resources/Environmental Quality(VC), Health and Human Services, Joint Capital Outlay (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Rep. Cherry was first elected to the House on Nov. 6, 2018 when he defeated Republican Patrick DUVENDECK by securing 72.3 percent of the Vote.

Cherry, the son of former Lt. Gov. John CHERRY and former Rep. Pam FARIS came out on top of a six-candidate primary field when he secured 46.8 percent of the August primary vote.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Rep. Cherry worked in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Office of Science and Policy. He later moved to the DNR's grants management staff and was promoted to the departments performance management coordinator in 2011.

He started a small business alongside his wife, Teresa.

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

EDUCATION

He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in natural resources and environment before returning to receive his Masters of Public Policy.

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 HB 4148  - CIVIL RIGHTS, Public Records, Requires certain boards and commissions to record and post meetings.
(Status: 05/02/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS )

 HB 4175  - CONSTRUCTION, Plumbing, Revises definition of lead-free pipes and pipe fittings to federal safe drinking water act language.
(Status: 02/13/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4177  - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS, Ethics, NEW, Creates office of government accountability.
(Status: 02/13/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT )

 HB 4429  - HUMAN SERVICES, Services or Financial Assistance, Creates water rate affordability program and fund. TIE BAR WITH HB 4432
(Status: 04/09/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HB 4573  - STATE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT, Purchasing, Provide requirement that certain percentage of construction mechanics by road contractors reside within 60 miles of the work site, require contractors to provide or participate in an apprenticeship program among other requirements.
(Status: 05/08/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION)

 HB 4612  - TOWNSHIPS, Other, Requires approval of township name change by township electors.
(Status: 05/21/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HB 4685  - INSURANCE, Automobile, Requires automobile insurance companies to offer coverage for certain emergency responders.
(Status: 05/28/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 4736  - CIVIL RIGHTS, Public Records, Provides for alternative response to requests for certain public records involving the location of game. TIE BAR WITH HB 4735
(Status: 02/26/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES )

 HB 4747  - HEALTH, Blood, Provides for duties of the childhood lead poisoning prevention and control commission. TIE BAR WITH 4748
(Status: 01/21/2020 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS )

 HB 4800  - VEHICLES, Registration, Allocates portion of revenue from vehicle registration fees to city, village, or township where registrant resides.
(Status: 06/26/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 4834  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Statute of Limitations, Extends statute of limitations for misconduct charges against a public officer.
(Status: 08/28/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY)

 HB 4875  - CIVIL PROCEDURE, Civil Actions, NEW, Enacts false claims act.
(Status: 08/29/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HB 4891  - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Permits, Extends sunset for groundwater discharge permit and sewer expedited permit.
(Status: 09/19/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 4902  - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, Hearings, Provides for appeal process for recipient of improperly paid unemployment benefits.
(Status: 09/03/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HB 5009  - STATE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT, Purchasing, Provides for certain materials required for state contracted projects.
(Status: 09/24/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HB 5167  - NATURAL RESOURCES, Hunting, Provides for yearly renewal options for certain licenses.
(Status: 10/29/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION )

 HB 5196  - APPROPRIATIONS, Supplemental, Provides for funding for Michigan Conservation Corps summer employment.
(Status: 11/06/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS)

 HB 5365  - HEALTH, Screening, Requires screening of certain minors for lead poisoning at intervals determined by the department of health and human services by rule, and require documentation of screening in certificate of immunization. Screenings would begin Jan. 1, 2021. TIE BAR WITH HB 5363
(Status: 01/21/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 HB 5559  - NATURAL RESOURCES, Fishing, Provides for certain requirements for sport fishing guides. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5558'20, HB 5560'19
(Status: 05/27/2020 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS)

 HB 5684  - VEHICLES, Snowmobiles, Decriminalize noncompliance to provide a certificate of registration.
(Status: 06/24/2020 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-3 - TO SECOND READING )

 HB 5746  - LAW ENFORCEMENT, State Police, NEW, Provides for emergency materials and supplies reserve.
(Status: 04/30/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS)

 HB 5747  - APPROPRIATIONS, Supplemental, Provides for strategic preparedness fund.
(Status: 04/30/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS)

 HB 5801  - LABOR, Hours and Wages, Provides for minimum wage for essential employees.
(Status: 05/20/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM)

 HB 5826  - APPROPRIATIONS, Supplemental, Provides for supplemental appropriation for the unemployment insurance agency.
(Status: 06/02/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS)

 HB 5898  - APPROPRIATIONS, Supplemental, Provides for supplemental appropriation for an unemployment insurance agency direct payment program.
(Status: 06/23/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HCR 0021  - Families First Coronavirus Response Act, A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Senate to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
(Status: 04/30/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS)

 HR 0094  - centennial of state parks, A resolution to commemorate the centennial of state parks in Michigan.
(Status: 05/14/2019 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

 HR 0105  - Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day, A resolution to declare May 17, 2019, as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Day in the state of Michigan.
(Status: 05/16/2019 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

 HR 0248  - A resolution to urge the United States Senate to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act., A resolution to urge the United States Senate to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
(Status: 04/30/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS)

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