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Hughes, Jerome M.   


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Senate 1967-82 (District 50); Senate 1983-92 (District 54)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Counties Served:  Ramsey, Washington

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 10/01/1929 Date of Death:    
Birth Place: Birth County:       Birth Country:    
Other Names:      
Gender:   Male Religion:   
City of Residence (when first elected):   Saint Paul

Occupation (when first elected):   Educational Researcher

EDUCATION

St. Thomas College; B.A.
University of Minnesota; Attended Graduate School; Counseling and Guidance, Post-Master Fellowship
University of Minnesota; M.A.; Education Administration
Wayne State University, Michigan; Ed.D.

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Board/Commission Maplewood, Minnesota (City Police Civil Service Commission, Chair) ??/??/19?? to ??/??/19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse/Partner:  Audrey Lackner
Children:  Six children: Bernardine, Timothy, Kathleen, Rose Marie, Margaret M., and John K.
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Special Legislative Concerns: education, early childhood and family education, finance, government structure.

He was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
Legislative Session: 77 (1991-1992) 
Body: Senate Elected: 11/6/1990 Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993 
District: 54 Residence: Maplewood
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Education and Public Policy Consultant  
Party:   Democratic-Farmer-Labor     
Committees:
Education
Education Subcommittee: Early Childhood/Special Populations
Education Subcommittee: Education Funding Division
Education Subcommittee: Governance and Structures
Elections and Ethics (Chair)
Governmental Operations
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Bill Referral
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Special Committee on Ethical Conduct (Chair)
Taxes and Tax Laws
Taxes and Tax Laws Subcommittee: Income, Sales, and Economic Development Division

Leadership Position: President of the Senate

Legislative Session: 76 (1989-1990)  (second half of Senate term)
Body: Senate Elected: 11/4/1986 Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/7/1991 
District: 54 Residence: Maplewood
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Education Public Policy Consultant  
Party:   Democratic-Farmer-Labor     
Committees:
Education
Education Subcommittee: Education Funding Division
Elections and Ethics (Chair)
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Education Division
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Bill Referral
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Special Committee on Ethical Conduct (Chair)

Leadership Position: President of the Senate

Legislative Session: 75 (1987-1988) 
Body: Senate Elected: 11/4/1986 Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/7/1991 
District: 54 Residence: Maplewood
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Education Consultant  
Party:   Democratic-Farmer-Labor     
Committees:
Education
Education Subcommittee: Education Aids Division
Elections and Ethics (Chair)
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Education Division
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Bill Referral
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Special Committee on Ethical Conduct (Chair)

Leadership Position: President of the Senate

Legislative Session: 74 (1985-1986)  (second half of Senate term)
Body: Senate Elected: 11/2/1982 Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987 
District: 54 Residence: Maplewood
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Education Consultant  
Party:   Democratic-Farmer-Labor     
Committees:
Education
Education Subcommittee: Education Aids
Education Subcommittee: Education Operation and Governance
Elections and Ethics (Chair)
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Education
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Bill Referral
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Bill Scheduling
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Special Committee on Ethical Conduct (Chair)

Leadership Position: President of the Senate

Legislative Session: 73 (1983-1984) 
Body: Senate Elected: 11/2/1982 Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987 
District: 54 Residence: Maplewood
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Education Consultant  
Party:   Democratic-Farmer-Labor     
Committees:
Education
Education Subcommittee: Education Aids
Education Subcommittee: Educational Operation and Governance
Elections and Ethics (Chair)
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Education
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Bill Referral
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Bill Scheduling
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Special Committee on Ethical Conduct (Chair)

Leadership Position: President of the Senate

Legislative Session: 72 (1981-1982)    Photo
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Body: Senate Elected: 11/4/1980 Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983 
District: 50 Residence: Maplewood
Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Education Consultant  
Party:   Democratic-Farmer-Labor     
Committees:
Education (Chair)
Education Subcommittee: Education Aids
Education Subcommittee: Educational Organization and Special Programs
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Education
General Legislation and Administrative Rules
Rules and Administration

Leadership Position: President Pro Tempore

Legislative Session: 71 (1979-1980)  (second half of Senate term)
Body: Senate Elected: 11/2/1976 Term of Office: 1/4/1977 to 1/5/1981 
District: 50 Residence: Maplewood
Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Education Consultant, St. Paul Schools  
Party:   Democratic-Farmer-Labor     
Committees:
Education (Chair)
Education Subcommittee: Education Aids
Education Subcommittee: Educational Organization (Chair)
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Education
General Legislation and Administrative Rules
General Legislation and Administrative Rules Subcommittee: Arts
Rules and Administration
Veterans' Affairs


Legislative Session: 70 (1977-1978) 
Body: Senate Elected: 11/2/1976 Term of Office: 1/4/1977 to 1/5/1981 
District: 50 Residence: Saint Paul
Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Educational Consultant, St. Paul Schools  
Party:   Democratic-Farmer-Labor     
Committees:
Education (Chair)
Education Subcommittee: Education Aids
Education Subcommittee: Educational Organization (Chair)
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Education
General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Rules and Administration


Legislative Session: 69 (1975-1976)  (second half of Senate term)
Body: Senate Elected: 11/7/1972 Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/3/1977 
District: 50 Residence: Saint Paul
Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Educational Consultant  
Party:   Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus     
Committees:
Education (Chair)
Education Subcommittee: Post-Secondary and Higher Education Planning and Coordination (Chair)
Education Subcommittee: School Finance
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Education
Finance Subcommittee: State Departments I (Chair)
Governmental Operations
Rules and Administration


Legislative Session: 68 (1973-1974)    Photo
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Body: Senate Elected: 11/7/1972 Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/3/1977 
District: 50 Residence: Maplewood
Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Educational Consultant  
Party:   Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus     
Committees:
Education (Chair)
Education Subcommittee: School Finance
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Administrative State Departments (Chair)
Finance Subcommittee: Education
Governmental Operations


Legislative Session: 67 (1971-1972) 
Body: Senate Elected: 11/3/1970 Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973 
District: 50 Residence: Maplewood
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Educational Consultant  
Party:   Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus     
Committees:
Civil Administration
Education
Finance
Pensions and Retirement
Urban Affairs


Legislative Session: 66 (1969-1970)  (second half of Senate term)
Body: Senate Elected: 11/8/1966 Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971 
District: 50 Residence: Saint Paul
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Educational Consultant  
Party:   Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus     
Committees:
Education
Game and Fish
General Legislation
Local Government
Temperance and Liquor Control


Legislative Session: 65 (1967-1968) 
Body: Senate Elected: 11/8/1966 Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971 
District: 50 Residence: Saint Paul
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Educational Researcher  
Party:   Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus     
Committees:
Education
Game and Fish
General Legislation
Local Government
Temperance and Liquor Control


 

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