Legislator Details


Glenn D.40 Steil
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 54

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/29/1940
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Death
Date: 5/7/2010
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Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion: Protestant
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Occupation: businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
AAS, Davenport College BSBA, Aquinas College

Biographical Sketch:
Business owner. 36 years experience in the office furniture industry; CEO, Compatico; member of the Davenport College Board of Trustees; president, Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth.

Notable Facts:
Member appropriations and legis. council committees; vice chairman government operations committee. Senate Committees: Banking and Financial Institutions(chair); Gaming and Casino Oversight(chair); Trasport. and Tourism(vice chair); Human Resources, Labor, Senior Citizens and Vetrans Affairs; Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; Michigan Capitol Committee. Majority Caucus Chairman


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Gaming and Casino Oversight , Human Resources, Labor, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs, Joint Administrative Rules , Transportation and Tourism, Michigan Capitol Committee
Postions Held: Majority Caucus Chairperson

City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 30
District Description: Townships of Sparta, Alpine and Plainfield; cities of Grand Rapids and Walker in Kent County

Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions; and Gaming and Casino Oversight; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Tourism
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Detroit Metro Airport Review, Economic Development and International Trade and Regulatory Affairs, Gaming and Casino Oversight , Human Resources and Labor, Michigan Capitol Committee, Transportation and Tourism
Postions Held: Majority Caucus Chairperson

City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 30
District Description: Townships of Sparta, Alpine and Plainfield; cities of Grand Rapids and Walker in kent County

Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Detroit Metro Airport Review; Gaming and Casino Oversight; and Human Resources and Labor; Vive-Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Tourism
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Family Independence Agency, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Regulatory, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement, Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 30
District Description: Townships of Sparta, Alpine and Plainfield; cities of Grand Rapids and Walker in Kent County

Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Regulatory, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement, Government Operations
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 30
District Description: Townships of Sparta, Alpine and Plainfield; cities of Grand Rapids and Walker in Kent County

Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Retirement; and Regulatory; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Government Operations. Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
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County of Residence Kent
District: 32
District Description: Twps of Ada, Cannon, Courtland (pt. tract 108--Courtland twp less the portion which is located w/in Rockford City); Grand Rapids, Grattan, Oakfield and Vergennes; cities of East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids

Date Elected: 4/27/1994
Date Sworn In: 4/28/1994
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Bibliography:

WWMW30th; MICAP flier 1997; Manual 1999 p.174