Legislator Details
Philip E. Hoffman
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Number of sessions served 11
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/10/1951
City: Jackson
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Marital Information:
married Dennise M. Fitzgerald;
children: R. Jacob III,
Benjamin Fitzgerald and
Philip E. Jr.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: law enforcement
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Jackson Lumen Christi;
AGS, Jackson Community College, 1972;
BS, Ferris State University in Criminal Justice/Police Admin;
Grad. Studies, Education, Michigan State University
Biographical Sketch:
Law enforcement officer , Jackson Conty Sherriff's Dept, 1974-82; member, Governors Crimminal Justice Commission, 1985-89; former president, Jackson Community College Alumni Assoc.; former board member, Ferris State Univ. Alumni Assoc.; former board member, Jackson Juvenile Division Program; member, American Legislative Exchange Council Board of Directors (secretary); life member, NAACP; Jackson County Republican Executive Committee; selected for Oustanding Young Men in America and Who's Who in American Politics, 1984; Michigan Jaycees 10 Oustanding Young People of Michigan, 1985; Outstanding Legislative Member Award; American Legislative Exchange Council, 1992; Legislator of the Year, Michigan Assoc. Chiefs of Police, 1993; Fleming Fellow, Center for Policy Alternatives, 1994; Toll Fellow, Council of State Governments, 1995; Legislator of the Year, Michigan Sheriff's Assoc., 1997; Advocate of the Year, Michigan Manurfacturers Assoc., 1998.
Notable Facts:
Elected Senate Assistant Pro Tempore, 1995. Senate Committees: Appropriations (Correction, Higher Ed. Nat. Resources, State Police andand Military Affairs (chair); Transport. (chair)); Hunting, Fishing, and Forestry; Reapportionment.
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Hunting, Fishing and Forestry, Reapportionment, Appropriations
Postions Held: Assistant President Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 19
District Description: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale and Jackson
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: Subcommittee Chair: State Police and Military Affairs; Transportation.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Hunting, Fishing and Forestry, Reapportionment
Postions Held: Assistant President Pro Tempore , Assistant President Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 19
District Description: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale and Jackson
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs; Chiar of the Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Forestry
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources & Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Transportation, Government Operations
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City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 19
District Description: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale and Jackson
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on Mental Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Government Operations
Postions Held: Assistant President Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 19
District Description: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale and Jackson
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 Subcommittee on Transportation
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , Technology and Energy
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City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 19
District Description: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale and Jackson
Date Elected: 3/15/1993
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1753
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected in special election on March 15, 1993 to replace Nick Smith. Succeeded by Clyde LeTarte in July.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 65
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Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
Date Left Office: 12/31/1994
Reason for Leaving Office: Resigned
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the State Senate in a special election on 3/15/1993 to replace Nick Smith.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corrections , Public Utilities , Transportation
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City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 23
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair: Public Utilities.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corrections , Public Utilities , Tourism, Fisheries and Wildlife, Transportation
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City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 23
District Description: Leslie City and Leslie Township in Ingham County; and Townships of Blackman, Columbia, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvelle, Rives, Sandstone, Tompkins and Waterloo in Jackson County
Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Utilities
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corrections , Public Utilities , Tourism and Recreation , Transportation
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City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 23
District Description: Leslie City and Leslie Township in Ingham County; and Townships of Blackman, Columbia, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvelle, Rives, Sandstone, Tompkins and Waterloo in Jackson County
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corrections , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Utilities , Urban Affairs
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City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 23
District Description: Leslie City and Leslie Township in Ingham County; and Townships of Blackman, Columbia, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvelle, Rives, Sandstone, Tompkins and Waterloo in Jackson County
Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corrections , Public Safety , Public Utilities , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Horton
County of Residence Jackson
District: 23
District Description: Leslie City and Leslie Township in Ingham County; and Townships of Blackman, Columbia, Grass Lake, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvelle, Rives, Sandstone, Tompkins and Waterloo in Jackson County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Safety