Legislator Details
Bill S. Huffman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 10
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/27/1924
City: Estelle, GA
County: Walker County, GA
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/10/2019
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Burial
Date: 7/13/2019
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Marital Information:
married Betty Rife about 1957; children: Sherry, Marty [or Marvin Lee], Kris [or Krisaundra] (Crowe) and Beth (Hall)
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion: Protestant
Military Service: United States Navy
Occupation: salesman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Lawrence Institute; attended Asbury College
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Bess (Brannon) Huffman.
When he first came to Michigan, he worked for General Motors. He served on the city council and as mayor of Madison Heights, MI (1961-63). He sold campers. After leaving office, he worked with the Michigan Higher education Association. Member of the Kiwanis.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
Named for the early 20th Century Southern evangelist, Billy Sunday.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Madison Heights
County of Residence Oakland
District: 16
District Description: Cities of Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Troy (tracts 1076.01 and 1076.02 [blocks 204-208, 301-508]) and Pleasant Ridge; townships of Royal Oak (tract 1011.01 [blocks 101-305, 309])
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Appropriations
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
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Postions Held:
City of Residence: Madison Heights
County of Residence Oakland
District: 16
District Description: Cities of Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Troy (tracts 1076.01 and 1076.02 [blocks 204-208, 301-508]) and Pleasant Ridge; townships of Royal Oak (tract 1011.01 [blocks 101-305, 309])
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Resigned
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Resigned 1/15/1982
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Higher Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Madison Heights
County of Residence Oakland
District: 16
District Description: Cities of Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and part of the city of Troy and Royal Oak Township [see tract detail in Manual p.456] in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair: Higher Education. Vice-chair: Appropriations.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Committee on Committees , Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Madison Heights
County of Residence Oakland
District: 16
District Description: Cities of Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Troy (tracts 1076.01 and 1076.02 [blocks 204-208, 301-508]) and Pleasant Ridge; townships of Royal Oak (tract 1011.01 [blocks 101-305, 309])
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Higher Education; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Appropriations; Member of the Legislative Retirement Board
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Madison Heights
County of Residence Oakland
District: 66
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 78th session.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Madison Heights
County of Residence Oakland
District: 66
District Description: County of Oakland (part).
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
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City of Residence: Madison Heights
County of Residence Oakland
District: 66
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Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Tourist Industry Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Madison Heights
County of Residence Oakland
District: 66
District Description: Cities of Clawson, Hazel Park (part), Madison Heights and Troy (part) in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Colleges and Universities , Insurance , Metropolitan Affairs, Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Madison Heights
County of Residence Oakland
District: 66
District Description: Cities of Clawson, Hazel Park (part), Madison Heights and Troy (part) in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on City Corporations
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Utilities , Tourist Industry Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Madison Heights
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland 6
District Description: Cities of Ferndale, Hazel Park and Madison Heights; township of Royal Oak
Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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