Legislator Details
Michael J. Griffin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 13
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/12/1933
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Death
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Marital Information:
Married Janet Stark; children: Margaret, John, Martin, Michael, Robert, Gerald, Maureen. His son, Martin Griffin, also served in the House.
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, University of Michigan, 1959
Biographical Sketch:
City commissioner, Jackson, 1967-73; he was a product manager.
Notable Facts:
Alternate chairman joint committee on administrative rules Michigan House Reps., legis. council, corps. & fin. committee, tourism, fisheries, and wildlife committee; product manager Rhemm Manufacturing
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Health Policy , Public Utilities
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 64
District Description: Townships of Blackman and Summit and the city of Jackson in Jackson County
Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1997
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Health Policy
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 64
District Description: Townships of Blackman and Summit and the city of Jackson in Jackson 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
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Administrative Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 64
District Description: Twps of Blackman, and Summit; city of Jackson in Jackson 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: He also served as chair of the Legislative Council.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Joint Administrative Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 50
District Description: Townships of Springport, Parma, Concord, Spring Arbor, Summit and Pulaski; city of Jackson in Jackson 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 Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Joint Administrative Rules , Tourism, Fisheries and Wildlife
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 50
District Description: Twps of Concord, Parma, Pulaski, Spring Arbor, Springport and Summit; city of Jackson
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: Married
Notes: Alternate Chair on the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Tourism and Recreation , Transportation , Joint Administrative Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 50
District Description: Twps of Concord, Parma, Pulaski, Spring Arbor, Springport and Summit; city of Jackson
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: Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Consumers, Corporations & Finance , Tourism and Recreation , Joint Administrative Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 50
District Description: Townships of Concord, Parma, Pulaski, Spring Arbor, Springport and Summit; city of Jackson in Jackson 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: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Joint Administrative Rules, Corporations & Finance , Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 50
District Description: Townships of Concord, Parma, Pulaski, Spring Arbor, Springport and Summit; city of Jackson in Jackson 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
Notes: Served on the Legislative Council
Chair of the Committee on Elections
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Administrative Rules, Corporations & Finance , Elections , Senior Citizens & Retirement , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 50
District Description: Townships of Summit (Tract 59), Leoni, Blackman and
Napoleon; city of Jackson [Less: Tract 8 (Blocks 314, 316-7, 410, 414-7, 501-24, 901-2, 904-7 and 909-11)] in Jackson 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 Elections; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Senior Citizens & Retirement
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Elections , Liquor Control , State Affairs , Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 50
District Description: Townships of Summit (Tract 59), Leoni, Blackman and
Napoleon; city of Jackson [Less: Tract 8 (Blocks 314, 316-7, 410, 414-7, 501-24, 901-2, 904-7 and 909-11)] in Jackson 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 Elections
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Government, Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Corporations & Finance , Elections , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 50
District Description: Townships of Summit (Tract 59), Leoni, Blackman and
Napoleon; city of Jackson [Less: Tract 8 (Blocks 314, 316-7, 410, 414-7, 501-24, 901-2, 904-7 and 909-11)] in Jackson 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: Chair of the Committee on City Government
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Government, Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Corporations & Finance , Elections , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 50
District Description: Townships of Summit (Tract 59), Leoni, Blackman and
Napoleon; city of Jackson [Less: Tract 8 (Blocks 314, 316-7, 410, 414-7, 501-24, 901-2, 904-7 and 909-11)] in Jackson County
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on City Government
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Marine Affairs , Public Safety , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 50
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on City Corporations