Legislator Details
Dan L. DeGrow
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Number of sessions served 11
Gender: Male
Age at election: 27
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/28/1953
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Cheryl L. Simpson, 1981; children: Allison, Kelsie Sue and Stephen
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: United Methodist
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Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Port Huron Northern High School, 1971;
St. Clair Community College 1971-73;
BA, Michigan State University, 1975;
JD, Wayne State University, 1978
Biographical Sketch:
He was a partner at Nicholson, Fletcher, West & DeGrow, 1979—. Dr. MLK jr. Award for dedication to Education, 1993; Legilator of the Year, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health, 1994 and 98; Legislator of the Year, Michigan Alliance for Gifted Education, 1994; Legislative Achievement Award, Michigan Association of School Psychologists; Legislator of the Year, Police Officers Association of Michigan, 1999; Voted one of the Ten Best Legislators in two consecurive surveys, The Detroit News; Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Association Retarded Citizens, Michigan Bar Association, St. Clair County Bar Association, Phi Beta Kappa. First Republican to receive the Fellow Award form the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Districts for support of education, 1995.
Notable Facts:
Sen. majority leader, 1999—. Senate Committees: appropriations (vice chair); K-12 & Education subcom.(chair); community college; Capital Outlay, Budget & Oversight; Judicial; Legis Coun. (chair); Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board.
Senate Majority Floor Leader, 1995-98.
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Legislative Council
Postions Held: Majority Leader
City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Saint Clair and Sanilac
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Legislative Council. Member: Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
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Postions Held: Majority Leader
City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Saint Clair and Sanilac
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: Member of the Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board; and chair of the Legislative Council
Became Superintendent of St. Clair County Intermediate School District in 2003.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education
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City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Sanilac and Saint Clair
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: He was also a member of the Legislative Council and the Michigan Capitol Committee.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid (K-12) & Dept of Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Michigan Capitol Committee
Postions Held: Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Sanilac and Saint Clair
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and the Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid (K-12) & Dept of Education.
Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid (K-12) & Dept of Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Commerce , Judiciary , Legislative Council , Michigan Capitol Committee, Reapportionment
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City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 28
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1991
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Subcommittees Chair: General Government; School Aid & Dept of Education. Vice-Chair: Michigan Capitol Committee; Reapportionment.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Judiciary , Reapportionment, Education Reform, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Mental Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Social Services, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs
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City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Sanilac and Saint Clair
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1991
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also was a member of the Legislative Council and a member of the Michigan Capitol Committee.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight, Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid (K-12) & Dept of Education, Judiciary
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City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Sanilac and Saint Clair
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Appropriations
Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Judiciary , Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid & Dept of Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges
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City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Sanilac and Saint Clair
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice Chair of the committee on Appropriations and member of its Subcommittes: Budget Oversight; Board of Governors; Capital Outlay; Community Colleges. Also Chair of its Subcommittes: School Aid (K-12) & Department of Education; Agriculture.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Finance & Municipalities, Judiciary
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City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Sanilac and Saint Clair
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Alternate for the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations & Retirement, Education
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City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 28
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Sanilac and Saint Clair
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Education
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Education , Marine Affairs , Senior Citizens & Retirement
Postions Held: Assistant Minority Floor Whip
City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 76
District Description: Townships of Cottrellville, Casco [ED 101], Clay, China, East China, Saint Clair, Kimball [ED 74. 78] and Port Huron; cities of Port Huron, Marysville, Saint Clair, Marine City and Algonac in Saint Clair County
Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Marine Affairs