Legislator Details


Gerald H. Law
AKA:
Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/20/1944
City: Detroit MI
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Marital Information:
married Chris; children: Jennifer (Jenney), Katherine (Katie).

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: financial analyst
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BS, University of Detroit; MBA, University Detroit, 1969 JD, Wayne State University School Law, 1974

Biographical Sketch:
Trustee Plymouth Township, Michigan; past Rep. precinct del.; fin. analyst Ford Motor Credit Co. Member Kiwanis, K. of C., YMCA, Libr. Society

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Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Family and Children's Services , Family and Civil Law, Gaming and Casino Oversight , Health Policy , Insurance and Financial Services
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Plymouth
County of Residence Wayne
District: 20
District Description: Townships of Northville and Plymouth; city of Plymouth and parts the cities of Northville and Livonia [see map in Manual p.245] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair: Health Policy.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Consumer Protection, Health Policy , Insurance , Judiciary
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Plymouth
County of Residence Wayne
District: 20
District Description: Townships of Northville and Plymouth; city of Plymouth and parts the cities of Northville and Livonia [see map in Manual p.244] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1997
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On:
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Plymouth
County of Residence Wayne
District: 20
District Description: Townships of Northville and Plymouth; city of Plymouth and parts the cities of Northville and Livonia [see map in Manual p.246] 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: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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City of Residence: Plymouth
County of Residence Wayne
District: 36
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office: 4/30/1991

Reason for Leaving Office: Resigned
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Resigned from the House of Representatives 4/30/1991.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Public Health , State Affairs
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City of Residence: Plymouth
County of Residence Wayne
District: 36
District Description: Cities of Northville and Plymouth; Townships of Northville, Plymouth and Canton pt.--tracts 5635-5636, 5639-5642 (That portion of Canton Township which lies east of a line beginning at the southern Township line and Beck, south on Beck to Ford Road, east to Canton Center Road, south to Cherry Hill, east to I-275, south on I-275 to southern Township line.)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: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on State Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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Postions Held:

City of Residence: Plymouth
County of Residence Wayne
District: 36
District Description: Cities of Northville and Plymouth; Townships of Northville, Plymouth and Canton pt.--tracts 5635-5636, 5639-5642 (That portion of Canton Township which lies east of a line beginning at the southern Township line and Beck, south on Beck to Ford Road, east to Canton Center Road, south to Cherry Hill, east to I-275, south on I-275 to southern Township line.)in Wayne County.

Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office: 1/1/1753

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corrections , Insurance , Public Health , State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Plymouth
County of Residence Wayne
District: 36
District Description: Cities of Northville and Plymouth; Townships of Northville, Plymouth and Canton pt.--tracts 5635-5636, 5639-5642 (That portion of Canton Township which lies east of a line beginning at the southern Township line and Beck, south on Beck to Ford Road, east to Canton Center Road, south to Cherry Hill, east to I-275, south on I-275 to southern Township line.)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: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on State Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Government, Insurance , State Affairs , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Plymouth
County of Residence Wayne
District: 36
District Description: Cities of Northville and Plymouth; Townships of Northville, Plymouth and Canton pt. tracts 5635-5636, 5639-5642 (That portion of Canton Township which lies east of a line beginning at the southern Township line and Beck, south on Beck to Ford Road, east to Canton Center Road, south to Cherry Hill, east to I-275, south on I-275 to southern Township line) 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: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on City Government

Bibliography:

WWMW30th; Manual 1987 p.154