Legislator Details
James A. Barcia
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Number of sessions served 12
Gender: Male
Age at election: 24
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/25/1952
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Death
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Marital Information:
wife Vicki; children: Frank and Cindy
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: inspector, legal assistant
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Bay City Central High School
BA, Saginaw Valley State University in public admin, 1974
Biographical Sketch:
He was staff assistant to U.S. Sen. Philip A. Hart of MI, 1971; admin. asst. to Michigan state rep. Donald J. Albosta, 1975-1976. community service coordinator Michigan Community Blood Center, Bay City, 1974-75. Member United Auto Workers Local 688, 1970-71, Saginaw Valley Univ. Board Control, 1973-74. Recipient distinguished service award Saginaw Valley State University Alumni Association, 1977, Golden Eagle award Am. Federation Police; named Federal Legislator of Year, Michigan Credit Union League, Legislator of Year, Satari Club International; elected to Bay City Central Hall of Fame, 1981. Member National Rifle Association, Bay Area C. of C., Michigan Association Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (hon. lay member), Bay City Jaycees (Distinguished Service award 1982), United Conservation clubs, Elks, Bay City Lions.
Notable Facts:
Elected to 5 consecutive Congresses 1993-1/3/2003, member sci. and transportation and infrastructure committees. Investigated for money laundering related to campaign funds, 2004.
Committees: Education, 1977-82; chairman Public Works, 1979-82; majority whip, 1979-82; in Senate: Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, the State Police and Military Affairs Subcommittee, and chair, Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation Committee.
Served in both chambers.
Associate President Pro Tempore
Sessions Served:
Ninety-Fourth Legislature, 2007-2008
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Community Health , Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Human Services, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Joint Administrative Rules
Postions Held: Associate President Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 31
District Description: Arenac, Bay, Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola counties
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Higher Education; and State Police and Military Affairs
Ninety-Fifth Legislature, 2009-2010
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Community Health , Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Human Services, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation, Joint Administrative Rules
Postions Held: Associate President Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 31
District Description: Arenac, Bay, Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola counties
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Higher Education; and State Police and Military Affairs; Chair of the Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation
Ninety-Second Legislature 2003-2004
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Transportation
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City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 31
District Description: Arenac, Bay, Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola counties
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Ninety-Third Legislature, 2005-2006
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Transportation, Joint Administrative Rules
Postions Held: Associate President Pro Tempore , Democratic Whip
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 31
District Description: Arenac, Bay, Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola counties
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture; the Department of Environmental Quality; and the Department of Transportation
Eighty-Sixth Legislature, 1991-1992
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , Technology and Energy
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City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 34
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
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Reason for Leaving Office: Resigned
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to Congress 11/3/1992. Succeeded by Joel Gougeon, elected 3/15/1993
Vice-Chair: Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs; Technology & Energy.
Eighty-Fifth Legislature, 1989-1990
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agricultural and Forestry, Joint Administrative Rules , Regulatory Affairs
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City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 34
District Description: Counties of Arenac, Bay, Gladwin, Huron and Tuscola
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: Unknown
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
Eighty-Fourth Legislature, 1987-1988
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Joint Administrative Rules , Agricultural and Forestry, Regulatory Affairs
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City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 34
District Description: Counties of Arenac, Bay, Gladwin, Huron and Tuscola
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: Unknown
Notes: Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative rules. Vice Chair of the Committee on Agriculture & Forestry.
Eighty-Second Legislature, 1983-1984
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agricultural, Consumers & Veterans' Affairs, State Affairs and Transportation, Commerce
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City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 34
District Description: Counties of Arenac, Bay, Gladwin, Huron and Tuscola
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: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Agricultural, Consumers & Veterans' Affairs; Vice-Chair of the Committee on State Affairs and Transportation
Eighty-Third Legislature, 1985-1986.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Agricultural and Forestry, State Affairs, Veterans and Transportation
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City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 34
District Description: Counties of Arenac, Bay, Gladwin, Huron and Tuscola
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: Unknown
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Eighty-First Legislature, 1981-1982
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Liquor Control , Public Works, Tourist Industry Relations
Postions Held: Majority Floor Whip
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 101
District Description: Townships of Bangor, Frankenlust and Monitor [Less: Tract 57 (Blocks 909, 911-2, 914-5, 920-1)]; cities of Hay City and Essexville in Bay County
Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 82nd session.
Chair of the Committee on Public Works
Eightieth Legislature, 1979-1980
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Drainage , Education
Postions Held: Majority Floor Whip
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 101
District Description: Townships of Bangor, Frankenlust and Monitor [Less: Tract 57 (Blocks 909, 911-2, 914-5, 920-1)]; cities of Hay City and Essexville in Bay 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: Single
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Drainage
Seventy-Ninth Legislature, 1977-1978
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Corrections , Constitutional Revision & Women's Rights, Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bay
County of Residence Bay
District: 101
District Description: Townships of Bangor, Frankenlust and Monitor [Less: Tract 57 (Blocks 909, 911-2, 914-5, 920-1)]; cities of Hay City and Essexville in Bay County
Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Single
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