Janezich, Jerry R.
House 1989-92 (District 5B); Senate 1993-2000 (District 5)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
St. Louis
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/16/1950
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Chisholm
Occupation (when first elected):
Small Business Owner
EDUCATION
St. Cloud State University; B.S.; Speech
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Patricia "Pat"
Children:
Three children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Chisholm
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
St. Louis
Occupation: Small Business Co-Owner
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Children, Families and Learning
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Children, Families and Learning/Education Finance: Family and Early Childhood Education Budget Division
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Children, Families and Learning/Education Finance: K-12 Education Budget Division
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Human Resources Finance
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Electric Energy Deregulation
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Labor and Management
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Telecommunications and Technology
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development/Commerce/Human Resources Finance Comm.: Economic Development Budget Division (Chair)
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Transportation
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Chisholm
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
St. Louis
Occupation: Small Business Co-Owner
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Children, Families and Learning
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Children, Families and Learning/Education Finance: Family and Early Childhood Education Budget Division
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Children, Families and Learning/Education Finance: K-12 Education Budget Division
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Telecommunications and Technology
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development/Commerce/Human Resources Finance Comm.: Economic Development Budget Division
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State Government Finance
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Transportation
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Chisholm
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
St. Louis
Occupation: Small Business Co-owner
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Commerce and Consumer Protection: Banking
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Commerce and Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection and Regulated Industries
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Education
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Education: Education Funding Division
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Gaming Regulation
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Metropolitan and Local Government
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Metropolitan and Local Government: Intergovernmental Relations
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Chisholm
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
St. Louis
Occupation: Small Business Co-owner
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Commerce and Consumer Protection: Banking
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Commerce and Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection and Regulated Industries
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Education
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Education: Education Funding Division
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Gaming Regulation
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Metropolitan and Local Government
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Metropolitan and Local Government: Intergovernmental Relations
Body: House
District: 05B
Elected: 11/6/1990
Residence: Chisholm
Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
Counties Represented:
St. Louis
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
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Regulated Industries
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Taxes
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Taxes: State Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: House
District: 05B
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Chisholm
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
St. Louis
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce
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Commerce: Consumer Affairs
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Commerce: Small Business, Energy and Real Estate (Chair)
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: Criminal Justice Division
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs: Metro Affairs
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Taxes
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Taxes: Tax Laws
District Files
District File - 2000 District 05
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
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