Legislator Details
James Marleau
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Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57
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Date: 3/18/1947
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married, Thea
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
AS in business and finance, University of Toledo; Certified Municipal Financial Advisor, Central Michigan University
Biographical Sketch:
Marleau was a store manager, manufacturer's representative, and business owner. He was a member of Habitat for Humanity, Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, and Orion Rotary Club. He was a board member of Homes for Autism, and a board member and treasurer of the Paint Creek Trailway and the Polly Ann Trailway. He was a founding member of the North Oakland Transportation Authority, and the Orion Township Treasurer for eight years.
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Served in both chambers
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Health Policy , Regulatory Reform, Transportation , Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations
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City of Residence: Lake Orion
County of Residence Oakland
District: 12
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Date Elected: 11/4/2014
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Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Community Health; Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs;
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Health Policy , Regulatory Reform, Transportation , Appropriations Subcommittee on Health Policy and Senior Citizens, Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
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City of Residence: Lake Orion
County of Residence Oakland
District: 12
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Date Elected: 11/4/2014
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health Policy and Senior Citizens and Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Health Policy , Insurance , Kalamazoo State Hospital
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City of Residence: Lake Orion
County of Residence Oakland
District: 12
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Date Elected: 11/6/2012
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2013
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Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Energy and Technology, Health Policy , Insurance , Joint Administrative Rules , Redistricting
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City of Residence: Lake Orion
County of Residence Oakland
District: 12
District Description: Cities of Leonard, Lake Orion, Lake Angelus, Pontiac, Keego Harbor, Oxford, Sylvan Lake, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, Rochester and village of Clarkston, townships of Oxford, Addison, Independence, Orion, Oakland and part of West Bloomfield township in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Health Policy; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Insurance
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Services , Energy and Technology , Health Policy , Insurance
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City of Residence: Lake Orion
County of Residence Oakland
District: 46
District Description: Townships of Holly, Groveland, Brandon, Oxford, Addison, Orion and Rose; cities of Holly, Ortonville, Oxford, Leonard and Lake Orion in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/4/2008
Date Sworn In: 1/14/2009
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Health Policy
Elected to the state senate for the 96th session.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Health Policy , Regulatory Reform
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City of Residence: Lake Orion
County of Residence Oakland
District: 46
District Description: Townships of Holly, Groveland, Brandon, Oxford, Addison, Orion and Rose; cities of Holly, Ortonville, Oxford, Leonard and Lake Orion in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Commerce , Employment Relations, Training and Safety , Insurance , Tax Policy , Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
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City of Residence: Lake Orion
County of Residence Oakland
District: 46
District Description: Townships of Holly, Groveland, Brandon, Oxford, Addison, Orion and Rose; cities of Holly, Ortonville, Oxford, Leonard and Lake Orion in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/2/2004
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2005
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End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules ; Vice-Chair of the Committee Employment Relations, Training and Safety