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Eisen, Gary R. (R)

Office: S1185 HOB Term: Second Phone: (517) 373-1790 Email: GaryEisen@house.mi.gov Home Address: Saint Clair Township, MI Website: http://gophouse.org/representatives/thumb/eisen/ Seat Number: 50 Standing Committees: Transportation(VC), Workforce, Trades & Talent, Military, Veterans & Homeland Security, Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

In December 2020, Rep. Eisen 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. Eisen was first elected to the House on Nov. 6, 2018 when he handed Democrat Joshua RIVARD defeat by earning 63.4 percent of the vote.

Eisen battled his way to the top of eight-candidate field when he secured the GOP nomination in August 2018 by capturing 24.3 percent of the vote.

In 2020, Eisen defeated John MAHANEY in the August primary 72.2% to 27.7%.  In the November general election he defeated Democratic nominee Debbie BOURGOIS with a 68.4% to 31.5% margin.  

He previously made two unsuccessful runs for the state House. In 2010, he ran as an Independent, coming in third in the November general election with 3,793 votes.

In 2012, Eisen ran as a Republican. He earned 26.2% of the vote in the August 2012 primary, finishing second behind then soon-to-be Rep. Dan Lauwers in a five-candidate Republican race.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Eisen is the owner of Eisen Inc., a welding and fabricating business in Richmond.

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

PERSONAL

Eisen is married to Annie.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

He serves as national sports chair for AAU USA Target Shooting and teaches american Warrior Martial Arts classes. He is a member of the AUUO nonprofit sports association.

He is a member of St. Peter's Church and has served on the Church Council for the past four years.

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 HB 4006  - WEAPONS, Concealed, Exempts elected officials from pistol-free zones and extends for 1 year after tenure.
(Status: 01/26/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4007  - CRIMES, Public Office and Officers, Prohibits assault against a first responder during a riot and provides penalties.
(Status: 01/26/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4008  - HEALTH, Immunizations, Provides for exemptions for vaccines related to a health pandemic.
(Status: 01/26/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 HB 4009  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, Creates sentencing guidelines for assault against a first responder during a riot. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4007'21
(Status: 01/26/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4010  - WEAPONS, Concealed, Modifies penalties for open-carry of a concealed pistol in prohibited areas.
(Status: 01/26/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HB 4011  - WEAPONS, Concealed, Updates sentencing guidelines. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4010'21
(Status: 01/26/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HB 4012  - WEAPONS, Licensing, Allows carrying of concealed pistols by certain pistol instructors in no-carry zones.
(Status: 01/26/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HB 4013  - WEAPONS, Concealed, Allows issuance of a temporary concealed pistol license during a declared emergency.
(Status: 01/26/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HB 4026  - VEHICLES, Registration, Provides for issuance of 2-year recreation passport under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 805 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.805).
(Status: 07/21/2021 - HOUSE - LAID OVER ONE DAY )

 HB 4027  - TORTS, Premises Liability, Establishes liability for safety of individuals in a designated weapon-free zone. Amends 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.131 - 554.139) by adding sec. 40.
(Status: 01/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4068  - TORTS, Premises Liability, Imposes liability for governmental agencies that maintain weapon-free zones. Amends 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1401 - 691.1419) by adding sec. 6b.
(Status: 02/02/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4327  - WATERCRAFT, Traffic Control, This bill extends the temporary speed limit restrictions effective period to allow it to remain in effect at any time of the year and until a date no later than 3 years after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section for waters with low elevation offshore areas.
(Status: 05/11/2021 - HOUSE - PASSED (58-49) - IE )

 HB 4328  - TRANSPORTATION, Funds, This bill requires construction projects of a local road agency in which the project and any contiguous project costs exceeds $300,000 to be performed by a contract award through competitive bidding.
(Status: 02/24/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 4529  - VEHICLES, Off-Road, Eliminates helmet requirement for operator of or passenger on a 4-wheel off-road vehicle if operator has a motorcycle endorsement.
(Status: 03/17/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION )

 HB 4572  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, Enacts sentencing guidelines for crime of assault and battery on a sports official. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4573'21
(Status: 03/24/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS)

 HB 4573  - CRIMES, Assaultive, Establishes penalties for assault and battery of sports officials.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS)

 HB 4717  - LAW ENFORCEMENT, Peace Officers, Requires conservation officers to inquire about a CPL license when requesting forms of identification from individuals.
(Status: 04/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HB 4718  - WEAPONS, Licensing, This bill allows an individual to apply to any county clerk in any county in the state for a license to carry a concealed pistol.
(Status: 06/24/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 4831  - CRIMES, Weapons, Other, Update references in sentencing guidelines removing elimination of prohibition against sale, manufacture and possession of brass knuckles, blackjack and clubs. TIE BAR TO HB 4830
(Status: 05/11/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY)

 HB 4966  - ELECTIONS, Election Officials, This bill extends the ballot retention period from 30 to 180 days. The bill also allows a member of the board of canvassers to affirm that his or her vote was made under duress and rescind his or her vote if the board has not yet completed the canvass and announced their determination. Finally, the bill changes certain deadlines for certifying and canvassing.
(Status: 06/03/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 5272  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Speed Restrictions, Allow automated speed enforcement system in construction areas.
(Status: 08/18/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

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