Legislator Details


Tom Barrett
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/30/1981
City: Southfield, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married: Ashley; children: 4, Patrick, Gwendolyn, Eleanora and Louis

Number of Children: 4


Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: soldier, analyst
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BA in political science; Western Michigan University

Biographical Sketch:
He attended St. Michaels Catholic Church. He was an analyst at the Michigan Department of Treasury; member of the National Rifle Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion.

Notable Facts:
Served in the US Army for 21 years; retired from the National Guard in 2022


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services, Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, Energy and Technology, Families, Seniors and Veterans, Insurance and Banking, Judiciary and Public Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure
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City of Residence: Potterville
County of Residence Midland
District: 24
District Description: Counties of Clinton, Eaton, and Shiawasee; and part of Ingham County: city of Williamston; townships of Leroy, Locke, Wheatfield, and Williamstown

Date Elected: 11/6/2018
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2019
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Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans; Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Energy and Technology, Families, Seniors and Veterans, Judiciary and Public Safety, Insurance and Banking, Transportation and Infrastructure, Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police
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City of Residence: Charlotte
County of Residence Eaton
District: 24
District Description: Counties of Clinton, Eaton, and Shiawasee; and part of Ingham County: city of Williamston; townships of Leroy, Locke, Wheatfield, and Williamstown

Date Elected: 11/6/2017
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; Majority Vice-chair of the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans; Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Energy Policy, Government Operations , Insurance , Military and Veterans' Affairs
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City of Residence: Potterville
County of Residence Eaton
District: 71
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Date Elected: 11/8/2016
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Notes: Chair of the Committee on Agriculture
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Military and Veterans' Affairs , Commerce and Trade, Energy Policy, Insurance
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City of Residence: Potterville
County of Residence Eaton
District: 71
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Date Elected: 11/4/2014
Date Sworn In: 1/14/2015
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End of Term Status: Re-elected

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Bibliography:

Manual 2015 p.177, includes picture