Jacobs, Joel
House 1973-82 (District 47A); House 1983-95 (District 49B)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus
Counties Served:
Anoka
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/31/1932
Birth Place:
Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Birth County:
Otter Tail
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Coon Rapids
Occupation (when first elected):
Business Instructor
EDUCATION
Moorhead State College; B.S.; Business
St. Cloud State College; Attended Graduate School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Coon Rapids, Minnesota (City Council);
19?? to 19??
Municipal Board/Commission:
Coon Rapids, Minnesota (Charter Commission);
19?? to 19??
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Appointed by Governor Arne Carlson);
02/22/1995 to ?
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Carol
Children:
Six children: Michael, David, Gregory, Mary, and Ann
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1977-78 and the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975.
Body: House
District: 49B
Elected: 11/8/1994
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/3/1995 to 3/5/1995
(unfinished term)
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Business Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
[He was a member until March 5, 1995 when he left the legislature.]
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Regulated Industries and Energy (Chair)
[He was the Chair until March 5, 1995 when he left the legislature.]
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Rules and Legislative Administration
[He was a member until March 5, 1995 when he left the legislature.]
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Taxes
[He was a member until March 5, 1995 when he left the legislature.]
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Taxes: Property Tax and Tax Increment Financing Division
[He was a member until March 5, 1995 when he left the legislature.]
Reason for unfinished term:
Appointed to other office
Session Notes:
He was appointed by Governor Arne Carlson to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
Body: House
District: 49B
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/2/1995
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Business Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Regulated Industries and Energy (Chair)
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Rules and Legislative Administration
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Taxes
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Taxes: State Taxes
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Ways and Means
Body: House
District: 49B
Elected: 11/6/1990
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Business Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Financial Institutions and Insurance: Banking Division
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Regulated Industries (Chair)
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Rules and Legislative Administration
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Taxes
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Taxes: Property Tax
Body: House
District: 49B
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Business Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Financial Institutions and Housing
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Financial Institutions and Housing: Banking
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Regulated Industries (Chair)
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Rules and Legislative Administration
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Rules and Legislative Administration: Rules
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Taxes
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Taxes: Property Tax
Body: House
District: 49B
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Business Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce
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Commerce: Energy and Real Estate
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Regulated Industries (Chair)
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Rules and Legislative Administration
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Taxes
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Taxes: Property Tax Division
Body: House
District: 49B
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Business Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
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: Liquor
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Regulated Industries and Energy
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Regulated Industries and Energy: Gaming
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Regulated Industries and Energy: Utilities
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Taxes
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Taxes: Sales Tax
Body: House
District: 49B
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Business Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Consumer Affairs and Tourism
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Commerce and Economic Development: Economic Development
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Regulated Industries (Chair)
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Regulated Industries: Beverage (Chair)
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Regulated Industries: Special Projects
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Taxes
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Taxes: Economic Development Division
Body: House
District: 47A
Elected: 11/4/1980
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Business Instructor, Independent School District 16
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce and Economic Development: Oil Decontrol Task Force
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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Regulated Industries (Chair)
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Taxes
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Taxes: Local Government Aids and Bonding
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Taxes: Mineral Taxation
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Taxes: Revenue Division
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Transportation
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Transportation: Safety (Chair)
Body: House
District: 47A
Elected: 11/7/1978
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Business Instructor, Independent School District 16
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Division
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Rules and Legislative Administration
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Rules and Legislative Administration: Rules
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Taxes
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Taxes: Division I - Income and Sales Tax Division
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Transportation
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Transportation: Bridges and Highways
Body: House
District: 47A
Elected: 11/2/1976
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/4/1977 to 1/2/1979
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Business Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Environment and Natural Resources
-
General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
-
Taxes
Body: House
District: 47A
Elected: 11/5/1974
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/7/1975 to 1/3/1977
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Business Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Environment and Natural Resources
-
General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
-
Taxes
Body: House
District: 47A
Elected: 11/7/1972
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/6/1975
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Business Instructor
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus
Committees:
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City Government
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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Health and Welfare
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Taxes