Legislator Details
Ron Jelinek
AKA:
Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/18/1945
City: Benton Harbor, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
wife Diane
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Free Methodist
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Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BS, Michigan State University in agriculture education;
MS, Western Michigan University in science education
Biographical Sketch:
He was an advisor to the Future Farmers of America, a 4-H leader, and the President of the Region of Three Oaks Museum Board.
Notable Facts:
Committees: chair, Senate Appropriations Committee 2007-10
Sessions Served:
Ninety-Fourth Legislature, 2007-2008
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Three Oaks
County of Residence Berrien
District: 21
District Description: Berrien and Cass counties and townships of Geneva, Columbia, Bloomingdale, Pine Grove, Covert, Bangor, Arlington, Waverly, Almena, Hartford, Lawrence, Keeler, Hamilton, Decatur, South Haven and Porter; cities of Breedsville, Bloomingdale, Gobles, Bangor, Hartford, Lawrence, Decatur and part of South Haven [see map in Manual p.142] in Van Buren county
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Appropriations; Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education; Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture; Capital Outlay; and Department of Natural Resources; member of the Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors
Ninety-Fifth Legislature, 2009-2010
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on Federal Stimulus Oversight, Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Three Oaks
County of Residence Berrien
District: 21
District Description: Berrien and Cass counties and townships of Geneva, Columbia, Bloomingdale, Pine Grove, Covert, Bangor, Arlington, Waverly, Almena, Hartford, Lawrence, Keeler, Hamilton, Decatur, South Haven and Porter; cities of Breedsville, Bloomingdale, Gobles, Bangor, Hartford, Lawrence, Decatur and part of South Haven [see map in Manual p.161] in Van Buren county
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Appropriations; Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Federal Stimulus Oversight; and K-12, School Aid and Education; Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture; Capital Outlay; and Department of Natural Resources
Member of the Senate Fiscal Agency Board Governors
Ninety-Second Legislature 2003-2004
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism , Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Three Oaks
County of Residence Berrien
District: 21
District Description: Berrien and Cass counties and townships of Geneva, Columbia, Bloomingdale, Pine Grove, Covert, Bangor, Arlington, Waverly, Almena, Hartford, Lawrence, Keeler, Hamilton, Decatur, South Haven and Porter; cities of Breedsville, Bloomingdale, Gobles, Bangor, Hartford, Lawrence, Decatur and part of South Haven [see map in Manual p.140] in Van Buren county
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served on the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
Ninety-Third Legislature, 2005-2006
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism , Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education, Joint Administrative Rules
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Caucus Chairman
City of Residence: Three Oaks
County of Residence Berrien
District: 21
District Description: Berrien and Cass counties and townships of Geneva, Columbia, Bloomingdale, Pine Grove, Covert, Bangor, Arlington, Waverly, Almena, Hartford, Lawrence, Keeler, Hamilton, Decatur, South Haven and Porter; cities of Breedsville, Bloomingdale, Gobles, Bangor, Hartford, Lawrence, Decatur and part of South Haven [see map in Manual p.140] in Van Buren county
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Community Colleges; and K-12, School Aid and Education; Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture
Ninety-First Legislature, 2001-2002
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations Subcommittee on Consumer & Industry Services/Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Three Oaks
County of Residence Berrien
District: 78
District Description: Townships of Royalton, Sodus, Pipestone, Berrien, Oronoko, Baroda, Lake, Chikaming, Weesaw, Buchanan, Niles, Bertrand, Galien, Three Oaks and New Buffalo, cities of New Buffalo, Bridgman, Buchanan and Niles in Berrien County
Date Elected: 11/7/2000
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2001
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
Elected to the state senate for the 92nd session
Ninetieth Legislature, 1999-2000
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid & Dept of Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Three Oaks
County of Residence Berrien
District: 78
District Description: Townships of Royalton, Sodus, Pipestone, Berrien, Oronoko, Baroda, Lake, Chikaming, Weesaw, Buchanan, Niles, Bertrand, Galien, Three Oaks and New Buffalo, cities of New Buffalo, Bridgman, Buchanan and Niles in Berrien County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Subcommittee Chair: School Aid. Vice-Chair: Agriculture
Eighty-Ninth Legislature, 1997-1998
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Education , Insurance , Public Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Three Oaks
County of Residence Berrien
District: 78
District Description: Townships of Royalton, Sodus, Pipestone, Berrien, Oronoko, Baroda, Lake, Chikaming, Weesaw, Buchanan, Niles, Bertrand, Galien, Three Oaks and New Buffalo, cities of New Buffalo, Bridgman, Buchanan and Niles in Berrien County
Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1997
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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