Legislator Details


Hoon-Yung Hopgood
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Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 28

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/8/1974
City: Inchon, South Korea
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Country: South Korea
 
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Marital Information:
married; children: 2

Number of Children: 2


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Occupation: legislative assistant
Race: Asian or Pacific Islander

Education:
BA in political science, University of Michigan

Biographical Sketch:
Formerly employed with state House policy staff, 1997-98, aide to Rep. Raymond Basham, 1998-April 2002; Internship in Wash. DC office of U.S. Rep. Lynn Rivers, 1995; worked for state AFL-CIO as a labor coordinator during 1996 campaigns; worked for House Democratic policy staff, 1997. Member of Democratic Party organizations and University of Michigan Downriver.

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Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Education , Energy and Technology, Health Policy , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Appropriations Subcommittee on Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources
Postions Held: Assistant President Pro Tempore

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District: 6
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Date Elected: 11/8/2016
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice Chair of the Committees on Education; and Energy and Technology
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Energy and Technology, Health Policy , Transportation , Appropriations Subcommittee on Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Appropriations
Postions Held: Associate President Pro Tempore

City of Residence: Taylor
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
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Date Elected: 11/4/2014
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed

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Notes: Minority Vice Chair of the Committees on Energy and Technology; and Transportation; Minority Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Environmental Quality; Natural Resources; and K-12, School Aid and Education; Agriculture and Rural Development
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Energy and Technology, Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education, Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
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City of Residence: Taylor
County of Residence Wayne
District: 8
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Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Energy and Technology, Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education
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City of Residence: Taylor
County of Residence Wayne
District: 8
District Description: Cities of Wayne, Romulus, Taylor, Allen Park, Melvindale, Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Riverview, Southgate and Wyandotte in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committees on Education; and Energy and Technology; Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture and Rural Development; Environmental Quality; Department of Natural Resources; and K-12, School Aid and Education
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Energy and Technology , Labor , Senior Health, Security and Retirement , Transportation
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City of Residence: Taylor
County of Residence Wayne
District: 22
District Description: Cities of Romulus and Taylor in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Transportation
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Energy and Technology
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City of Residence: Taylor
County of Residence Wayne
District: 22
District Description: Cities of Romulus and Taylor in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/2/2004
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2005
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End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Education
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Energy and Technology , Regulatory Reform
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City of Residence: Taylor
County of Residence Kent
District: 22
District Description: Cities of Romulus and Taylor in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

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Bibliography:

Gongwer 2002; Capitol 2011 p.18; Manual 2015 p.151, includes picture; Manual 2014 p.151, includes picture; Manual 2017 p.150, includes photo