Legislator Details
Robert VerHeulen
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 59
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Birth
Date: 6/22/1953
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
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married: Norma; children: 4 daughters; grandchildren: 10
Number of Children: 4
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Occupation: businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
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bachelors degree in economics, University of Michigan; law degree, Wayne State University Law School
Biographical Sketch:
He was employed with Meijer, Inc for 30 years and was vice president of Meijer Family Counsel. He was mayor of Walker for 11 years, and was a board member for the West Michigan Sports Commission. He was a member of Christian Rest Home, Grand Valley Metropolitan Council, and Gerald R Ford Council of Boy Scouts of America.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government , Appropriations Subcommittee on Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary
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City of Residence: Walker
County of Residence Kent
District: 74
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Date Elected: 11/8/2016
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Committee and Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on General Government; and Judiciary
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Services, Health Policy
Postions Held: Majority Whip
City of Residence: Walker
County of Residence Kent
District: 74
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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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Notes: He also served on the Legislative Council.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education
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City of Residence: Walker
County of Residence Kent
District: 74
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Date Elected: 11/6/2012
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2013
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