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Markkanen, Gregory (R)

Office: S1489 HOB Term: Second Phone: (517) 373-0850 Email: GregMarkkanen@house.mi.gov Home Address: Hancock, MI Website: http://gophouse.org/representatives/up/markkanen/ Seat Number: 36 Standing Committees: Energy(VC), Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation(VC), Workforce, Trades & Talent, Education (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

In December 2020, Rep. Markkanen 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.  

He was first elected to the House on Nov. 6, 2018 when he defeated Democrat Ken SUMMERS by securing 50.8 percent of the vote. 

Markkanen won out in a four-person August primary to secure the GOP nomination for the 110th when he won 29.1 percent of the vote. 

In 2020, Markkanen ran unopposed in the August primary.  He defeanted Janet METSA , the general election by securing 57.9% of the vote. 

Markkanen ran unopposed for a state House seat in the 2016 primary, but his campaign ended in a general election defeat to Democrat Scott DIANDA. He earned 38.9 percent of the vote.

He served on the Hancock City Council as the Ward II representative.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Markkanen teaches high school history, civics and geography for Baraga Area Schools. He also has taught for Gogebic Community College.

EDUCATION

Markkanen graduated from Northern Michigan University and Michigan Technological University.

PERSONAL

He is married with two children.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Markkanenn works with the Hanka Homestead Board of Directors and as a volunteer tour guide, as well as with the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Council.

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 HB 4136  - VEHICLES, Snowmobiles, Decriminalizes safety standards for snowmobiles. Amends sec. 82122 & 82123 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.82122 & 324.82123).
(Status: 02/04/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4236  - ENERGY, Alternative Sources, Eliminates caps and references to tariff on distributed generation.
(Status: 02/11/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY)

 HB 4329  - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE, Exemptions;, Limits MiOSHA emergency safety standards effectiveness to 30 days unless extended by resolution of the legislature. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4330'21
(Status: 02/24/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 4787  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Driver License, Provides for waiver of knowledge test for an individual with military commercial motor vehicle experience. Amends sec. 312f of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.312f).
(Status: 06/30/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)

 HB 4788  - VILLAGES, General Law, This bill establishes a system for a village to initiate a term limit for elected village officers. Amends 1895 PA 3 (MCL 61.1 - 74.25) by adding sec. 5b to ch. II.
(Status: 07/27/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS)

 HB 4806  - PUBLIC UTILITIES, Electric Utilities, Allows condemnation of property for transmission lines for qualified transmission companies.
(Status: 05/06/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY )

 HB 4807  - PUBLIC UTILITIES, Electric Utilities, Allows qualified transmission companies to obtain certificate of public convenience and necessity.
(Status: 05/06/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY )

 HB 4976  - TRANSPORTATION, Motor Fuel Tax, Allows exemption from the collection of streamlined sales and use tax under the international fuel tax agreement for motor fuel tax reciprocity agreements.
(Status: 06/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 4977  - TRANSPORTATION, Motor Fuel Tax, Revises motor fuel tax reciprocity agreements.
(Status: 06/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 4978  - TRANSPORTATION, Motor Fuel Tax, Allows exemption from the international fuel tax agreement for motor fuel tax reciprocity agreements.
(Status: 06/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 5046  - CHILDREN, Child Care, Provide for 90 day grace period for child care providers to implement new rules.
(Status: 06/16/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS)

 HB 5256  - OCCUPATIONS, Collection practices, This bill prohibits licensed debt collectors or collection agencies from contacting a debtor concerning a claim without first providing written notice at least 5 days before first contact, and it prohibits the licensee or agency from contacting the debtor regarding a claim if the debtor gives documentation of economic abuse.
(Status: 08/17/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

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