Legislator Details
William Van Regenmorter
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Number of sessions served 12
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/29/1939
City: Jamestown, MI
County: Ottawa County MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/18/2012
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Burial
Date: 6/22/2012
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Marital Information:
married Cheryl in 1958; children: Debra, Jeffrey,
Daniel & Jon
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion: Christian Reformed
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Occupation: businessman
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Education:
Calvin College
Honorary Doctor of Law, Detroit College of Law at Mich. St. Univ., 1997
Biographical Sketch:
He was a Dun and Bradstreet analyst; Commissioner Ottawa County Board Commissioners, 1980-82; Named legis. of year 1985 Michigan Sheriff's Association, Michigan Association Police, 1988, Police Officer's Association Michigan, 1989; recipient Santarelli award National Organization for Victim Assistance, 1985, justice award Foundation for Improvement of Justice, 1986, leadership award National Sheriff's Association, 1987. He started the Crime Victims Foundation.
Notable Facts:
Michigan judicial committee, economic devel. committee, energy committee; chairman House Rep. Caucus, 84-90. Senate Committees: Judiciary(chair); Local, Urban and State Affairs; Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Assistan Majority Floor Leader 1995-98; Majority Whip.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Local Government and Urban Policy , Joint Administrative Rules, Judiciary , Regulatory Reform , Senior Health, Security and Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Georgetown Twp
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 74
District Description: Crockery, Polkton, Wright, Tallmadge, and Georgetown townships and the city of Coopersville in Ottawa County; Alpine Township and city of Grandville in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/2/2004
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2005
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Judiciary
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Criminal Justice , Employment Relations, Training and Safety , Health Policy , Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Georgetown Township
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 74
District Description: Crockery, Polkton, Wright, Tallmadge, and Georgetown townships and the city of Coopersville in Ottawa County; Alpine Township and city of Grandville in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served on the Commission on Uniform State Laws and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Joint Committee on Administrative Rules [JCAR] , Local, Urban and State Affairs
Postions Held: Majority Whip
City of Residence: Hudsonville
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 22
District Description: Counties of Allegan and Van Buren; townships of Georgetown, Holland, Zeeland and Jamestown; cities of Hudsonville, Zeeland and part of Holland in Ottawa County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Judiciary
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Gaming and Casino Oversight , Joint Administrative Rules , Judiciary , Local, Urban and State Affairs
Postions Held: Majority Whip
City of Residence: Georgetown Township
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 22
District Description: Counties of Allegan and Van Buren; townships of Georgetown, Holland, Zeeland and Jamestown; cities of Hudsonville, Zeeland and part of Holland in Ottawa County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Judiciary
Term limited out of the Senate but elected to House district 74 in 2002.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hudsonville
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 22
District Description: Counties of Allegan and Van Buren; townships of Georgetown, Holland, Zeeland and Jamestown; cities of Hudsonville, Zeeland and part of Holland in Ottawa 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: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Joint Administrative Rules
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Jenison
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 22
District Description: Counties of Allegan and Van Buren; townships of Georgetown, Holland, Zeeland and Jamestown; cities of Hudsonville, Zeeland and part of Holland in Ottawa County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Judiciary
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife, Judiciary , Technology and Energy
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City of Residence: Jenison
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 23
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair: Judiciary.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jenison
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 23
District Description: Allegan County and twps of Allendale, Blendon, Chester, Crockery, Georgetown, Grand Haven, Holland, Olive, Park, Polkton, Port Sheldon, Robinson, Spring Lake, Tallmadge, Wright and Zeeland; cities of Coopersville, Ferrysburg, Grand Haven, Holland, Hudsonville, and Zeeland in Ottawa 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: He also served as a member of the Joint Administrative Rules Committee.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corrections , Economic Development & Energy , Judiciary
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City of Residence: Jenison
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 55
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Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: 1990-Elected to the State Senate from the 23rd district.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corrections , Economic Development & Energy , House Oversight , Judiciary
Postions Held: Minority Caucus Chairperson
City of Residence: Jenison
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 55
District Description: Cities of Holland, Hudsonville and Zeeland, townships of Georgetown, Holland, Jamestown and Zeeland in Ottawa 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: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corrections , Economic Development & Energy , Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jennison
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 55
District Description: Cities of Holland, Hudsonville and Zeeland, townships of Georgetown, Holland, Jamestown and Zeeland in Ottawa 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 Corrections
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Government, Corrections , Economic Development & Energy , Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jenison
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 55
District Description: Cities of Holland, Hudsonville and Zeeland, townships of Georgetown, Holland, Jamestown and Zeeland in Ottawa 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 Corrections