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State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, is joined by his wife, Veronica Horn, president and CEO of the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.

Senate Majority Floor Leader Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford, takes his oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Pictured with MacGregor are his wife Christine and Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen Markman, who administered the oath.

State Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, was joined by his wife Cindi and friends and family during Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol in Lansing.

State Sen. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, was joined by his wife Trisha, along with several friends and family members, for Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol in Lansing.

State Sen. Kevin Daley, R-Lum, was joined by his wife Debbie and members of his family during Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol in Lansing.

State Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, is joined by family and friends during Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol in Lansing.

State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, is joined by current and former staff during Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol in Lansing.

Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, is joined by Buy Nearby Guy on the steps of the Michigan Capitol.

Sen. Jim Stamas, R-Midland, and Rep. Sue Allor, R-Wolverine, joined friends and family members of the late Rep. Peter Pettalia at a ceremony dedicating a part of U.S. 23 in Presque Isle County between Maple Drive and Misiak Highway as a memorial highway in Pettalia's honor.

Sen. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford, pictured left, and Rep. Chris Afendoulis, R-Grand Rapids Township, pictured right, present a special tribute to West Michigan Whitecaps President Scott Lane in recognition of the team's 25th anniversary. The tribute highlighted the Whitecaps' six Eastern Division titles, six Midwest League championships, league records set, its more than 130 previous players advancing to the major leagues, and welcoming its 10 millionth fan this season. The honor was signed by MacGregor, Afendoulis, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Gov. Rick Snyder.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, joins Gov. Rick Snyder, Department of Talent and Economic Development Director Roger Curtis (third from right), Delaney McKinley with the Michigan Manufacturing Association (third from left), and skilled trades advocates on Wednesday during the governor's ceremonial bill signing ceremony for Horn's legislation, Senate Bill 946, now Public Act 260 of 2018.

Sen. Wayne Schmidt joined council members from the city of Petoskey as they accepted their official certification from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Redevelopment Ready Communities program during Monday's meeting.

State Sen. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford, stands with Cedar Springs City Manager Mike Womack (left) and Librarian Donna Clark as the new state of Michigan flag is unveiled at the library.

Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, accepts the Small Business Association of Michigan's Legislator of the Year Award from President and CEO Rob Fowler at the association's annual convention on June 21.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, and his grandson Liam prepare for a fishing trip in the 32nd District.

Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, stands with staff members of the Alcona Health Center as his recent tour comes to an end.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands at his desk on the Senate floor with The Rev. Douglas R. Jackson and his wife Kathy after Dr. Jackson delivered the invocation before Senate session.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands for a photo on the Senate floor with post commander Kimberly Napoleon, his guest for the Michigan Senate's 24th Annual Memorial Day Service.

State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, stands on the Senate floor with John West, father of Staff Sgt. Matthew West, during the Michigan Senate's 24th Annual Memorial Day Service on Thursday.

Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, (left) was honored to welcome Master Sgt. Julius Gimesky of the U.S. Army Air Corps and his daughter and son-in-law to the Michigan capitol Thursday.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands with Don Taylor (left), president of the Retired Detroit Police and Fire Fighter Association, and Al Grant, secretary/treasurer of the association.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands with Mark Docherty, president of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands at the Senate rostrum with state Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Saginaw Township, the Saginaw Heritage Lady Hawks, Head Coach Vonnie DeLong, Assistant Coach Bill DeLong and Saginaw Community Schools Superintendent Doug Trombley on Thursday after the team and coaching staff were presented a special tribute honoring their recent Class A state championship.

State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, shows off his sneakers on the Senate floor as he and other legislators and staff raise awareness for the American Cancer Society by participating in Suits and Sneakers. The annual event encourages professionals from all career pathways to choose tennis shoes for a day instead of their normal dress shoes.

State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, welcomes representatives from the Boy Scouts of America to the state Capitol in Lansing on Tuesday.

State Sens. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, and Judy Emmons, R-Sheridan, stand for a photo with representatives from Michigan's Native American tribes as Gov. Rick Snyder signs Senate Bill 616 into law. The bill is now Public Act 56 of 2018.

Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, stops for a photo on the Senate floor with Michigan Cherry Queen Ashley Schichtel during her visit to Lansing on Tuesday.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands at the podium with Sen. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage as she discusses SBs 871-880 at Monday's press conference in Saginaw.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands with Sen. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage, Judge Patrick McGraw, CAN Council President Suzanne Greenberg, Margaret Bach of Child and Family Services and Mark Gaertner of the Saginaw County Prosecutor's office as they discuss important updates to the state's sexual assault laws.

Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, discusses Senate Bills 871-880 at Monday's press conference in Saginaw.