Legislator Details


Arthur J. Miller Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 13
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/11/1946
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
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Number of Children: 4

Background

Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: construction worker
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BA, Eastern Michigan University

Biographical Sketch:
City council Warren, Michigan, vice president, president.

Notable Facts:
Dem. Leader of the Senate, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1994. Senate Committees: Financial Services (vice chair); Government Operations; Local, Urban, and State Affairs (vice chair); Banking and Financial Institutions (vice chair).

Sessions Served:

Ninetieth Legislature, 1999-2000
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Financial Services, Government Operations , Local, Urban and State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 10
District Description: Cities of Warren, Roseville, Center Line and Eastpointe in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair: Banking; Financial Services; Local, Urban & State Affairs.
Ninety-First Legislature, 2001-2002
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Financial Services, Government Operations , Local, Urban and State Affairs
Postions Held: Assistant Associate President Pro Tempore

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 10
District Description: Cities of Warren, Roseville, Center Line and Eastpointe in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committees on Banking and Financial Institutions; Financial Services; and Local, Urban and State Affairs
Eighty-Ninth Legislature, 1997-1998
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Financial Services, Government Operations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 10
District Description: Cities of Warren, Roseville, Center Line and Eastpointe in Macomb County

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
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Eighty-Eighth Legislature, 1995-1996
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On:
Postions Held: Democratic Leader

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 10
District Description: Cities of Warren, Roseville, Center Line and Eastpointe in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Served on the Legislative Council and member of the Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board
Eighty-Sixth Legislature, 1991-1992
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Legislative Council
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:

Maritial Status: Married
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Eighty-Seventh Legislature, 1993-1994
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On:
Postions Held: Minority Leader

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description: Cities of Center Line, Fraser, Roseville and Warren in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Re-elected to Senate District 10 in 1994
Eighty-Fifth Legislature, 1989-1990
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Government Operations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description: Cities of Centerline, Fraser, Roseville and Warren in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Government Operations
Eighty-Fourth Legislature, 1987-1988
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Government Operations
Postions Held: Democratic Leader

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description: Cities of Center Line, Fraser, Roseville and Warren in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Government Operations
Eighty-Second Legislature, 1983-1984
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Corporations & Economic Development, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description: Cities of Centerline, Fraser, Roseville and Warren in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Commerce; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Eighty-Third Legislature, 1985-1986.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Rules, State Affairs , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description: Cities of Centerline, Fraser, Roseville and Warren in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
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Eightieth Legislature, 1979-1980
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Environmental and Agricultural Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description: Cities of Frasier, Mount Clemens, Roseville and Warren (tracts 2022.01-2023.04, 2030.01 [blocks 101-104], 2030.02 [blocks 407-507], 2030.03 [blocks 101-303], and 2030.04-2032.04); township of Clinton (tracts 2039.03 [blocks 101-204], 2040.01-2041.02, 2042.01 [blocks 101-306, 407, 408] and 2042.02) in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Commerce; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Environment & Agricultural Affairs
Eighty-First Legislature, 1981-1982
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Corporations & Economic Development, Environmental and Agricultural Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description: Cities of Frasier, Mount Clemens, Roseville and Warren (tracts 2022.01-2023.04, 2030.01 [blocks 101-104], 2030.02 [blocks 407-507], 2030.03 [blocks 101-303], and 2030.04-2032.04); township of Clinton (tracts 2039.03 [blocks 101-204], 2040.01-2041.02, 2042.01 [blocks 101-306, 407, 408] and 2042.02) in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Commerce; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Environment & Agricultural Affairs
Seventy-Ninth Legislature, 1977-1978
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture, Tourist Industry & Consumer Affairs, Conservation, Education , Municipalities and Elections
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 27
District Description: Cities of Frasier, Mount Clemens, Roseville and Warren (tracts 2022.01-2023.04, 2030.01 [blocks 101-104], 2030.02 [blocks 407-507], 2030.03 [blocks 101-303], and 2030.04-2032.04); township of Clinton (tracts 2039.03 [blocks 101-204], 2040.01-2041.02, 2042.01 [blocks 101-306, 407, 408] and 2042.02) in Macomb County

Date Elected: 3/23/1977
Date Sworn In: 4/25/1977
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to fill a vacancy created by the departure of John Boward. Chair of the Committee on Agriculture, Tourist Industry and Consumer Affairs

Bibliography:

WWMW30th;MICAP flier 1997; Manual 1987 p.131; Manual 1999 p.163; PolGryd; 1977 SJ p.560; 1988 Michigan Legislative Handbook p.17;
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