Legislator Details
Michael J. Bennane
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Number of sessions served 10
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/27/1945
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: teacher, coach, businessman, insurance agent
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, Wayne State University, 1970
JD, Wayne State University, 1997
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John M. and Harriet (Fortner) Bennane. Pres. Bennane & Associates, Detroit, 1997— ; He taught at Christ the King School, Detroit, 1968-69; taught and, coached football at St. Agatha High School, 1969-74; insurance estate planner North America Life Assurance Co., 1975-76. transportation coordinator Kennedy for President, 1972; state press. coordinator McGovern for President, 1972; field coordinator Reuther for Cong., 1974; member Emerson Cmty Homeowners Organization, 17th District Dems., Northwest Community Organization; He served as an administrative law judge for the state when he left office.
Notable Facts:
He was an all-city and all-state high school football player.
Associate speaker pro tempore, 1985-88; Coach of Year award, Detroit News, 1969
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Health Policy , Tax Policy
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 14
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.189] in Wayne 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: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Health Policy
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Public Health , Public Utilities , Housing & Urban Affairs , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 14
District Description: Detroit pt-tracts 5406-5415, 5417-5418, 5432, 5434-5438, 5441-5443 in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Housing & Urban Affairs , Judiciary , Labor , Public Health , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: Part of Detroit in Wayne 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: Chair of the Committee on Public Health
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Labor , Public Health , Taxation , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: City of Detroit pt.--tracts 5405-5416, 5430-5433, 5435-5436, 5442-5443 (that portion of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at the northwest corner of the city limits, east along Eight Mile Rd [city limits] to Southfield, south to Grand River, northwest to Puritan, west to Fielding, south to Fenkell, east to Kentfield, south to Lyndon, west to Lamphere, north to Fenkell, west to Detroit City limits continue along Detroit City limits to Eight Mile [city limits] the point of beginning) in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Public Health
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: House Oversight , Judiciary , Labor , Public Health , Taxation , Urban Affairs
Postions Held: Associate Speaker Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: Ciy of Detroit pt.--tracts 5405-5416, 5430-5433, 5435-5436, 5442-5443 (that portion of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at the northwest corner of the city limits, east along Eight Mile Rd [city limits] to Southfield, south to Grand River, northwest to Puritan, west to Fielding, south to Fenkell, east to Kentfield, south to Lyndon, west to Lamphere, north to Fenkell, west to Detroit City limits continue along Detroit City limits to Eight Mile [city limits] the point of beginning) in Wayne 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: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development & Energy , House Oversight , Taxation , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: City of Detroit pt.--tracts 5405-5416, 5430-5433, 5435-5436, 5442-5443 (that portion of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at the northwest corner of the city limits, east along Eight Mile Rd [city limits] to Southfield, south to Grand River, northwest to Puritan, west to Fielding, south to Fenkell, east to Kentfield, south to Lyndon, west to Lamphere, north to Fenkell, west to Detroit City limits continue along Detroit City limits to Eight Mile [city limits] the point of beginning) in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Urban Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development & Energy , Elections , Labor , Taxation , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: City of Detroit pt.tracts 5405-5416, 5430-5433, 5435-5436, 5442-5443 (that portion of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at the northwest corner of the city limits, east along Eight Mile Rd [city limits] to Southfield, south to Grand River, northwest to Puritan, west to Fielding, south to Fenkell, east to Kentfield, south to Lyndon, west to Lamphere, north to Fenkell, west to Detroit City limits continue along Detroit City limits to Eight Mile [city limits] the point of beginning) in Wayne 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: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Urban Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Labor , Marine Affairs , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: City of Detroit (tracts 415.02 [less: blocks 208-13], 451.01-2, 452.01-2, 453.01-2, 454-5, 456.01-2, 457.01-2, 458.01-2, 459.01-2) in Wayne 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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Marine Affairs; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Urban Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development & Energy , Elections , Mental Health , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: City of Detroit (tracts 415.02 [less: blocks 208-13], 451.01-2, 452.01-2, 453.01-2, 454-5, 456.01-2, 457.01-2, 458.01-2, 459.01-2) in Wayne 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: Majority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Urban Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Government, Mental Health , Towns and Counties , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 1
District Description: City of Detroit (tracts 415.02 [less: blocks 208-13], 451.01-2, 452.01-2, 453.01-2, 454-5, 456.01-2, 457.01-2, 458.01-2, 459.01-2) in Wayne 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: Married
Notes: Maj. Vice-Chair of the Committee on City Government