Riveness, Phillip J. "Phil"
House 1983-88 (District 40B); Senate 1991-96 (District 40)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/14/1947
Birth Place:
Karlstad, Minnesota
Birth County:
Kittson
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Phil
City of Residence (when first elected):
Bloomington
Occupation (when first elected):
Management Information Consultant
EDUCATION
Bemidji State University; Attended College;
University of Minnesota; B.A.; Political Science, 1969
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Metropolitan Council;
[Dates Unknown]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Gail Coffin
Children:
Three children: Erik, Jennifer, and Alison
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: education, environment, program evaluation and government reorganization, health care, health care access, crime and crime prevention.
Body: Senate
District: 40
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Health Care Administrator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
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Environment and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife
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Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
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Family Services
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Finance
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Finance: Capital Budget (Chair)
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Finance: Finance State Government Division
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Governmental Operations and Veterans
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Governmental Operations and Veterans: Reform and Innovation (Chair)
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Health Care: Health Care and Family Services Finance Division
Body: Senate
District: 40
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Health Care Administrator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
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Environment and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife
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Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
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Family Services
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Governmental Operations and Reform
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Governmental Operations and Reform: Reform and Innovation (Chair)
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Health Care: Health Care and Family Services Finance Division
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Income and Sales Tax
Body: Senate
District: 40
Elected: 11/6/1990
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Health Care Administrator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
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Governmental Operations
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids Division
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Transportation
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Transportation: Commercial Policy
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Transportation: Public Transportation (Chair)
Leadership Position:
Majority Whip
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Marketing Consultant
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: International Trade, Farm Commodities, Agri-Business and Marketing
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Agriculture: Soil and Water Conservation
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Health and Human Services Division
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Economic Development and Housing
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Economic Development and Housing: Job Development and Training
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Future and Technology
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Future and Technology: Futurist
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Future and Technology: Software
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Rules and Legislative Administration
Leadership Position:
Assistant Majority Leader
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Management Consultant
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agricultural Products Marketing
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Housing and Consumer Protection
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Property Tax Study Commission
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Management Information Consultant
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Commerce and Job Creation
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Commerce and Economic Development: Economic Development
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Energy
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Veterans Affairs and Miscellaneous Legislation
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Jobs Creation and Unemployment Issues
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