Legislator Details


John Moolenaar
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Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/8/1961
City: Midland, MI
County: Midland County MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
wife Amy; children: Sarah, Ben, Maggie, Audrey, Ann Marie and Isaac

Number of Children: 6


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Occupation: school administrator, chemist
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BA Hope College; MPA Harvard University

Biographical Sketch:
He was an administrator for Midland Academy of Advanced and Creative Studies. He was a member of the Midland city council and the director of business development for MITECH+.

Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, November 2014.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security, Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Community Health , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, Redistricting
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Midland
County of Residence Midland
District: 36
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Midland, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Otsego

Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served on the Legislative Council.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Community Health , Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, Redistricting, Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Midland
County of Residence Midland
District: 36
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Midland, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Otsego

Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Appropriations Alternate on the Legislative Council
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Energy and Technology , Great Lakes and Environment
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City of Residence: Midland
County of Residence Midland
District: 98
District Description: Townships of Homer Midland, Mount Haley, Ingersoll, Jonesfield, Richland, Lakefield, Fremont, Marion, Brant, Chapin and Brady and the city of Merrill; parts of the cities of Midland and Saint Charles [see map in Manual p.238] in Midland County; townships of Tittabawassee, Kochville, Zilwaukee and Carrollton and city of Zilwaukee in Saginaw 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: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Education
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Oversight, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid & Dept of Education
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City of Residence: Midland
County of Residence Midland
District: 98
District Description: Townships of Homer Midland, Mount Haley, Ingersoll, Jonesfield, Richland, Lakefield, Fremont, Marion, Brant, Chapin and Brady and the city of Merrill; parts of the cities of Midland and Saint Charles [see map in Manual p.230] in Midland County; townships of Tittabawassee, Kochville, Zilwaukee and Carrollton and city of Zilwaukee in Saginaw County

Date Elected: 11/2/2004
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2005
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid & Dept of Education; Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Fiscal Oversight; and Department of Environmental Quality
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid & Dept of Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government , Appropriations Subcommittee on History, Arts & Libraries, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Midland
County of Residence Midland
District: 98
District Description: Townships of Homer Midland, Mount Haley, Ingersoll, Jonesfield, Richland, Lakefield, Fremont, Marion, Brant, Chapin and Brady and the city of Merrill; parts of the cities of Midland and Saint Charles [see map in Manual p.223] in Midland County; townships of Tittabawassee, Kochville, Zilwaukee and Carrollton and city of Zilwaukee in Saginaw 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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served as a member of the Legislative Council.

Bibliography:

Capitol2011 p.21; manual2014 p.157, includes picture