Heap, James C. "Jim"
House 1979-82 (District 43B); House 1983-90 (District 45B)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
2/17/1935
Birth Place:
New York City, New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
12/23/2013
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Jim
City of Residence (when first elected):
Robbinsdale
Occupation (when first elected):
Sales and Marketing Instructor, Hennepin Technical Center
EDUCATION
Notre Dame; Attended College;
Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island; B.A.; Economics
University of Minnesota; Attended Graduate School;
Boston University; Attended Graduate School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Navy (8 years);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Dorothy
Children:
Three children: Patricia, Kathy, and Maureen (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 1976 election.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1979-80.
"He came to Minnesota with the Pillsbury Company, founded his own business, helped establish the professional sales and retail merchandising programs at Hennepin Technical Center and enjoyed non-profit work as well." (Star Tribune obituary, December 27, 2013)
He was a long-time Florida resident but he died in Minnesota while visiting family.
His funeral was held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Brooklyn Park.
Body: House
District: 45B
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Plymouth
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Computer
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Appropriations: Education Division
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Commerce
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Commerce: Consumer Affairs
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Commerce: Small Business, Energy and Real Estate
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
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Economic Development: Job Training and Retraining
Body: House
District: 45B
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Plymouth
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Business Consultant
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Personnel
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Higher Education
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Labor-Management Relations
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Labor-Management Relations: Unemployment Insurance and Workers Compensation Division
Body: House
District: 45B
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Plymouth
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Business Consultant
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Commerce and Regulation
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Commerce and Economic Development: Small Business, Economic Development and Tourism
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Division
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Labor-Management Relations (Chair)
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Labor-Management Relations: Unemployment Insurance and Workers Compensation Division
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Labor-Management Relations: Video Display Terminal
Body: House
District: 45B
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Golden Valley
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Business Consultant
Party:
Independent Republican
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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Education
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Labor-Management Relations
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Labor-Management Relations: General Labor Legislation
Body: House
District: 43B
Elected: 11/4/1980
Residence: Robbinsdale
Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Sales Training/Personal Development
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Oil Decontrol Task Force
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Education
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Housing
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Reapportionment and Elections
Body: House
District: 43B
Elected: 11/7/1978
Residence: Robbinsdale
Term of Office: 1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Sales and Marketing Instructor, Hennepin Technical Center
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Commerce, Economic Development and Housing
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Commerce, Economic Development and Housing: Tourism and Consumer Protection
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Division
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Labor-Management Relations
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Labor-Management Relations: Negotiation, General Labor and Legislation