Legislator Details


Mike Nofs
AKA:
Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49

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Birth
Date: 11/15/1953
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Marital Information:
married Tracy; children: 5, Whitney, Meredith, Michael J., John, and Matt

Number of Children: 5


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Occupation: law enforcement, police officer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BA, Spring Arbor College

Biographical Sketch:
Nofs was a State Police Officer from 1977 to 2002. He was active with Fredonia Grange, 4-H, Habitat for Humanity, Battle Creek and Albion Chambers of Commerce, Fraternal Order of Police, and the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. He served 10 years on the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners.

Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Services, Energy and Technology, Commerce , Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations
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District: 19
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Date Elected: 11/4/2014
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Notes: Chair of the Committee on Energy and Technology; Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs; Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Capital Outlay; and General Government
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Banking and Financial Institutions , Commerce , Energy and Technology, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services), Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 19
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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: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs; Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Energy and Technology, Banking and Financial Institutions , Economic Development, Families, Seniors and Human Services
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 19
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Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Economic Development, Energy and Technology, Families, Seniors and Human Services
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 19
District Description: Calhoun County; cities of Brooklyn, Cement City, Hanover, Parma, Jackson and Concord and townships of Springport, Tompkins, Rives, Henrietta, Waterloo, Parma, Sandstone, Blackman, Concord, Spring Arbor, Napoleon, Pulaski, Hanover, Liberty and Columbia in Jackson County

Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Energy and Technology; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 19
District Description: all of Calhoun County, and townships of Blackman, Columbia, Concord, Hanover, Henrietta, Liberty, Napoleon, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Tompkins, Waterloo; and the cities of Concord, Parma, Hanover, Brooklyn, Jackson and part of Cement City [see map in Manual p.165] in Jackson County

Date Elected: 11/3/2009
Date Sworn In: 11/10/2009
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Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected in a special election, to replace Mark Schauer who was elected to Congress.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Investigations, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs and Veterans Affairs, Energy and Technology
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 62
District Description: Townships of Convis, Lee, Clarence, Marengo, Sheridan, Albion, Eckford, Leroy, Athens, Burlington, Tekonsha, Clarendonn, Homer and parts of Bedford and Fredonia; cities of Springfield, Albion, Athens, Burlington, Tekonsha, Homer and parts of Battle Creek, Union City and Marshall [see map in Manual p.242] in Calhoun 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: Unknown
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Energy and Technology; Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Investigations; and State Police and Military Affairs and Veterans Affairs Elected to the state senate on November 3,2009 for the 95th session.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid & Dept of Education, Energy and Technology , Health Policy , Judiciary
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 62
District Description: Townships of Convis, Lee, Clarence, Marengo, Sheridan, Albion, Eckford, Leroy, Athens, Burlington, Tekonsha, Clarendon, Homer and parts of Bedford and Fredonia; cities of Springfield, Albion, Athens, Burlington, Tekonsha, Homer and parts of Battle Creek, Union City and Marshall [see map in Manual p.236] in Calhoun County

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Energy and Technology
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security , Criminal Justice , Education , Tax Policy
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City of Residence: Marshall
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 62
District Description: Townships of Convis, Lee, Clarence, Marengo, Sheridan, Albion, Eckford, Leroy, Athens, Burlington, Tekonsha, Clarendon, Homer and parts of Bedford and Fredonia; cities of Springfield, Albion, Athens, Burlington, Tekonsha, Homer and parts of Battle Creek, Union City and Marshall [see map in Manual p.228] in Calhoun County

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: served on the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees.

Bibliography:

Capitol 2011 p.21; Manual 2015 p.157, includes picture; Manual 2014 p.157, includes picture