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 (1/26/2011)

State Sen. Goeff Hansen (left), R-Hart, and Gov. Rick Snyder hold Senate Bill 510, sponsored by Hansen, after it was signed into law. SBs 508 through 510 establish the Great Lakes Basin Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council. The council will help protect the state from an ecological catastrophe from aquatic invasive species and help prevent millions of dollars in lost revenue. The new laws are Public Acts 284 through 286 of 2011. (12/21/2011)

Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, and Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague, welcomed Muskegon Community College President Dale Nesbary and the school's board of trustees to the Senate floor for a special presentation in celebration of its 85th anniversary. MCC plays a vital role in meeting the job training needs of employers in west Michigan. Students and faculty, who are proud to call themselves Jayhawks, play an integral part in the success and economic development of the community. Pictured, front row from left, are: Ann Oakes, vice-chair; Dr. Donald Crandall, chair; Dorothy Lester, treasurer; and Diana Osborn, trustee. Back row, from left: Sean Mullally, trustee; Nesbary; Hansen; Hughes; and Roy Portenga, trustee. Not pictured: MCC Board of Trustees Secretary Nancy Frye.  (12/1/2011)

LANSING - Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, joined his Senate Republican colleagues to discuss passage of 18 Senate bills to help protect Michigans seniors, encourage increased reporting of elder abuse and strengthen penalties for those convicted of abusing a senior. Senate Bills 454-457, 459-468, 604-605, 706 and 777 have been sent to the House of Representatives for further consideration.  (11/3/2011)

Rev. Ron Baker of Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Fremont led the Michigan Senate Wednesday morning by giving the invocation. Baker was the guest of Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart.  (11/2/2011)

Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, joined Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday as measures banning partial birth abortion were signed into law. Public Acts 168 and 169 of 2011 (Senate Bill 160 and House Bill 4110) outlaw partial birth abortion in Michigan. Hansen helped lead the cause in the Senate to ban the gruesome acts (10/11/2011)

State Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, and Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler testified on Sept. 13 before the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of Senate Bills 551 and 552. Hansen introduced the reform legislation upon the sheriffs request. The measures would prohibit the selling and possession of cellular phones by prisoners in local jails and correctional facilities.  (9/13/2011)

Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, left, welcomed Pastor Tim Cross of the Living Word Church in Muskegon to the Michigan Capitol on Aug. 24. Cross led members of the Michigan Senate during the invocation and afterward joined Hansen on the Senate floor for session.  (8/25/2011)

Sen. Goeff Hansen places a folded American flag in a basket on the Senate floor in remembrance of a fallen soldier. Michigan's military heroes who defended freedom and sacrificed their lives the past year in the war on terror were honored during the Michigan Senate's 17th Annual Memorial Day Service. (5/26/2011)

Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, right, and his staff, joined Oceana County Habitat for Humanity volunteers to organize a garage sale to help raise funds and awareness about a local build. The 34th District lawmaker is a strong advocate for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization providing potential homeowners with an opportunity to build decent affordable housing. (5/17/2011)

State Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, and his Senate colleagues announce several key measures to cut the red tape binding Michigan job providers and help put people back to work. Hansen said the Senate bills will reduce burdensome regulations on individuals and businesses to help create jobs and boost Michigans economy. (3/16/2011)

Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, right was at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn when Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation that increases funding for the popular and productive Pure Michigan campaign. The 34th District lawmaker, who chairs the Senate Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, was a strong advocate of the measure and helped move the pro-jobs legislation through the Senate. The new law provides Pure Michigan with a more permanent funding stream. The award-winning radio and television promotion highlights Michigan as a travel destination and has garnered nationwide praise.  (3/15/2011)

State Sen. Goeff Hansen kicked off March is Reading Month by visiting students in Mona Shores and Muskegon Heights on March 4. Reading to children at a young age has been shown to generate an interest in learning, a creative spirit and a confidence in academic ability later in life, said Hansen, R-Hart. It also provides an opportunity for families to communicate and bond with one another. In an effort to promote the importance of reading with children of all ages, Hansen will be reading to hundreds of students at local elementary schools throughout the 34th Senate District during March is Reading Month.  (3/4/2011)

State Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, welcomed Pastor Lorraine Boucon of the Hart Congregational United Church of Christ to the state Senate on Thursday, February 10. Ms. Boucon delivered the invocation before Senate session. (2/10/2011)

Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) testifying in the Senate Judiciary Committee on legislation to allow Concealed Pistol holders and bail bond agents to possess and use Tasers. (2/1/2011)

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert P. Young, Jr. administers the oath of office to Sen. Goeff Hansen during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Hansen ‘s wife, Tami, was at his side. Other family members attending include Hansen’s parents, Don and Beverly Hansen, his son Blake and daughter-in-law Falon.  (1/12/2011)