Legislator Details
Phillip J. Arthurhultz
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Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31
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Date: 6/16/1947
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single
Number of Children: 0
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Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Montague High School 1965;
attended Muskegon Community College, 1965-67;
Albion College, 1968-71
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Earl Franklin and Ruth Genevieve (Efting Fekken) Arthurhultz. Earl was a factory worker. His ancestors came to America in the 1750s and settled in Pennsylvania before moving west. Phillip began his career as Administrative Assistant to Senator Gary Byker of Hudsonville. Later worked for Congressman Vander Jagt. Phillip was involved in a controversy re: storing personal cars in state parking structures in spaces assigned to his staffers in 1989. He served on the Liquor Control Commission from 1995-April 1998. He resigned from that position following an investigation into questionable spending practices.
Notable Facts:
Senate Majority Leader.
In April of 2011, arraigned for conspiracy to entice minors for 'immoral purposes' and intimidating witnesses.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Regulatory, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement, Appropriations Subcommittee on Social Services, Government Operations
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City of Residence: Whitehall
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 33
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair: Appropriations Subcommittees, Regulatory; Retirement. Chair: Government Operations.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Government Operations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Regulatory, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Whitehall
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 33
District Description: Counties of Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
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Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on Social Services, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Government Operations , Regulatory Affairs
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City of Residence: Whitehall
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 33
District Description: Counties of Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana
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: Single
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Regulatory Affairs
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Government Operations , Regulatory Affairs
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City of Residence: Whitehall
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 33
District Description: Counties of Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo & Oceana
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: Single
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , State Affairs and Transportation
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City of Residence: Whitehall
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 33
District Description: Counties of Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations & Retirement, Rules, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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City of Residence: Whitehall
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 33
District Description: Counties of Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana
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: Single
Notes: Served on the Legislative Council and the Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Consumer Affairs, Environmental and Agricultural Affairs, Judiciary
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City of Residence: Whitehall
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 33
District Description: Lake Co. less Chase township; Counties of Manistee, Mason, Muskegon & Oceana; City of White Cloud; twps of Beaver, Big Prarie, Dayton, Denver, Everett, Goodwell, Lilley, Lincoln, Merrill, Monroe, Norwich, Sherman, Troy and Wilcox in Newaygo County
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Environmental and Agricultural Affairs
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Consumer Affairs, Forestry and Tourist Industries, Environmental and Agricultural Affairs, Judiciary
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City of Residence: Whitehall
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 33
District Description: Lake Co. less Chase township; Counties of Manistee, Mason, Muskegon & Oceana; City of White Cloud; twps of Beaver, Big Prarie, Dayton, Denver, Everett, Goodwell, Lilley, Lincoln, Merrill, Monroe, Norwich, Sherman, Troy and Wilcox in Newaygo County
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Environmental and Agricultural Affairs