Rick Snyder

Governor of Michigan

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Northern Michigan Office, 234 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855

Website : http://www.michigan.gov/snyder

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Name: Rick Snyder

Office Title: Governor of Michigan

First Elected: 11/02/2010

Last Elected: Next Election (2014)

Office Address:

Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Sue; 3 Children: Jeff, Melissa, Kelsey

Date of Birth: 08/19/1958

Place of Birth: Battle Creek, MI

Home City: Lansing, MI

Religion: Presbyterian


Voting Record
Date Bill No. Bill Title Outcome Vote
June 13, 2013 HB 4328 2013-2014 State Appropriations Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
June 13, 2013 HB 4228 2013-2014 Education Budget Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
March 26, 2013 SB 48 Authorizes Businesses to Allow Contact Between Customers and Small Bears Signed – Executive Sign
March 18, 2013 SB 62 Amends Insurance Code Signed – Executive Sign
March 18, 2013 SB 61 Authorizes the Merger of Health Care Corporations With Nonprofit Insurers Signed – Executive Sign
Jan. 8, 2013 SB 756 Prohibits Teens from Using Cell Phones While Driving Signed – Executive Sign
Dec. 31, 2012 HB 5546 Relating to Horse Racing and Gaming Vetoed – Executive Pocket Veto
Dec. 28, 2012 HB 5711 Increases Requirements on Facilities that Provide Abortions Signed – Executive Sign
Dec. 26, 2012 SB 865 Authorizes Local Officials to Solve Fiscal Crisis Signed – Executive Sign
Dec. 20, 2012 SB 1070 Establishes a Tax Exemption for Eligible Personal Property Signed – Executive Sign
Dec. 20, 2012 SB 1069 Personal Property Taxes: Credit for New Industrial Personal Property Signed – Executive Sign
Dec. 20, 2012 SB 1067 Personal Property Taxes: Continuation of Existing Exemptions for Personal Property Signed – Executive Sign
Dec. 18, 2012 SB 59 Expands Areas Where Concealed Weapons are Authorized Vetoed – Executive Veto
Dec. 11, 2012 HB 4003 Limits Labor Organization Activities: Public Entities Signed – Executive Sign
Dec. 11, 2012 SB 116 Prohibits Employees from Being Required to Join a Labor Union Signed – Executive Sign
Sept. 4, 2012 SB 1040 Amends Teacher Pension Plans Signed – Executive Sign
Aug. 15, 2012 SB 1130 Amends Permit Requirements for Sand Dune Use Signed – Executive Sign
July 3, 2012 HB 5061 Requires Photo Identification for Absentee Ballots Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 3, 2012 SB 803 Requires Proof of Citizenship to Vote Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 3, 2012 SB 754 Requires Photo Identification for Voter Registration Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 28, 2012 HB 4116 Relating to Increasing Transparency and Openness in Government Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 26, 2012 HB 4513 Increases Minimum Age for Beginning Kindergarten Signed – Executive Sign
June 26, 2012 HB 5365 2012-2013 Budget Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
June 25, 2012 HB 5372 School Aid Budget Signed – Executive Sign
June 20, 2012 SB 930 Relating to the Tobacco Products Tax Act Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
May 16, 2012 SB 619 Cyber Schools Signed – Executive Sign
April 12, 2012 SB 291 Repeals Motorcycle Helmet Law Signed – Executive Sign
April 12, 2012 HB 4289 Relating to Appropriations for State Government Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
April 11, 2012 HB 5033 Requires Asset Tests to Determine Eligibility for State Assistance Programs Signed – Executive Sign
March 15, 2012 HB 4929 Prohibits Union Dues Deductions from School Employee Paychecks Signed – Executive Sign
Feb. 28, 2012 HB 5085 Prohibits public employers from deducting political contributions from employee paychecks Signed – Executive Sign
Dec. 22, 2011 HB 4771 Relating to Domestic Partner Benefits Vetoed – Executive Veto
Dec. 22, 2011 HB 4770 Prohibits Public Employers from Providing Medical Benefits to Public Employees Signed – Executive Sign
Dec. 20, 2011 SB618 Repeals Limit on Number of Charter Schools Signed – Executive Sign
Dec. 19, 2011 SB 806 Reduces Unemployment Benefits Signed – Executive Sign
Dec. 15, 2011 HB 4701 Amends the State Employee Retirement System Signed – Executive Sign
Nov. 30, 2011 HB 4326 Prohibits State Agencies from Adopting Rules Stricter than Federal Rules Vetoed – Executive Veto
Sept. 28, 2011 SB 7 Employee Contribution to Health Care Benefits Signed – Executive Sign
Sept. 20, 2011 SB 348 1 Percent Tax on Paid Health Insurance Claims Signed – Executive Sign
Sept. 7, 2011 HB 4410 Amending the Jet Program of the Social Welfare Act Signed – Executive Sign
Sept. 7, 2011 HB 4409 Amending the Social Welfare Act Signed – Executive Sign
Aug. 9, 2011 SB 498 Legislative Redistricting Signed – Executive Sign
Aug. 9, 2011 HB 4780 Congressional Redistricting Signed – Executive Sign
July 27, 2011 HB 4628 Amends Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Teachers Signed – Executive Sign
July 27, 2011 HB 4625 Teacher Tenure Standards Signed – Executive Sign
June 22, 2011 HB 4325 Education Appropriations for 2011-2013 Signed – Executive Sign
June 22, 2011 HB 4526 2011-2012 Budget Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
May 31, 2011 HB 4407 Appropriations for State Agencies Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
May 26, 2011 HB 4362 Business Tax Reduction Signed – Executive Sign
May 26, 2011 HB 4480 Tax Exemption and Pension Bill Signed – Executive Sign
May 26, 2011 HB 4481 Public School Employees’ Pension and Tax Exemption Signed – Executive Sign
May 25, 2011 HB 4479 Interstate Compact and Business Tax Signed – Executive Sign
May 25, 2011 HB 4484 State Tax on Retirement Distributions for Judges and State Officials Signed – Executive Sign
May 25, 2011 HB 4483 State Tax on Retirement Distributions for Public Library Employees Signed – Executive Sign
April 12, 2011 HB 4408 Employment Compensation Fund Signed – Executive Sign
March 22, 2011 SB 158 Collective Bargaining Amendments Signed – Executive Sign
March 16, 2011 HB 4216 Local Governments Fiscal Accountability Signed – Executive Sign
March 16, 2011 HB 4214 Fiscal Accountability for Local Governments and School Districts Signed – Executive Sign
Education and Experience

Profession: Executive chairman, Venture capitalist

Education:
JD, School of Law, University of Michigan, 1982
MBA, University of Michigan, 1979
Bachelors, University of Michigan, 1977

Political Experience:
Governor, State of Michigan, 2010-present

Professional Experience:
Chief Executive Officer/Chair, Ardesta, 2000-2010
Partner/Founder, Avalon Investments, 1997-2000
President/Chief Operating Officer, Gateway Computers, 1991-1997
Partner/Tax Accountant, Coopers and Lybrand (Now PricewaterhouseCoopers), 1982-1991
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Michigan, 1982-1984
Creator, HealthMedia Incorporated
Certified Public Accountant

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Current Legislative Committees:

Organization, Awards and Publications

Organization:
First Chair, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, 1999
Chair, Ann Arbor SPARK

Awards and Publications:

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