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Stumpf, LeRoy A.
House 1981-82 (District 1B); Senate 1983-2012 (District 1); Senate 2013-Present (District 1)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 05/29/1944
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| Gender:
Male
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Religion: Catholic
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Plummer
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Auctioneer/Former Catholic Deacon
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EDUCATION
Nazareth Hall High School; Secondary;
St. Paul Seminary; B.A.; Philosophy; Ordained Deacon, 1969
Syracuse-Maxwell University; M.P.A.; Bush Fellowship
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Carol
Children:
Three children: Jenny and Christina (daughters), Tom (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: education, agriculture and natural resources, health care issues, farm issues, taxes, economic development.
He was raised on a farm in Monticello, Minnesota.
Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.
| Legislative Session:
88th (2013-2014)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/6/2012
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Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Plummer |
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Counties Represented:
Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Capital Investment (Chair)
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: E-12 Division
Finance Subcommittee: State Departments and Veterans Division
Finance Subcommittee: Subcommittee on Legacy
Rules and Administration
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| Legislative Session:
87th (2011-2012)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/2/2010
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Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Plummer |
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Counties Represented:
Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer; Small Family Farm Vineyard and Winery, Two Fools Vineyard |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Agriculture and Rural Economies
Capital Investment
Education
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
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| Legislative Session:
86th (2009-2010) (second half of Senate term)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/7/2006
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Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/3/2011
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Plummer |
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Counties Represented:
Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer; Small Family Farm Vineyard and Winery, Two Fools Vineyard |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Capital Investment
Education (Chair)
Environment and Natural Resources
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: E-12 Education Budget and Policy Division (Chair)
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Committees
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| Legislative Session:
85th (2007-2008)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/7/2006
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Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/3/2011
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Plummer |
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Counties Represented:
Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Capital Investment
Education
Environment and Natural Resources
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: E-12 Education Budget Division (Chair)
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Committees
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| Legislative Session:
84th (2005-2006) (second half of Senate term)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/5/2002
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Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/2/2007
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Thief River Falls |
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Counties Represented:
Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer/Legislator |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Capital Investment
Education
Environment and Natural Resources
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: K-12 Education Budget Division (Chair)
Rules and Administration
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| Legislative Session:
83rd (2003-2004)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/5/2002
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Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/2/2007
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Thief River Falls |
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Counties Represented:
Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer/Legislator |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Capital Investment
Education
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources Subcommittee: Public Lands and Waters
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Early Childhood-Grade 12 Education Budget Division-2003/K-12 Education Budget Division-2004 (Chair)
Rules and Administration
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| Legislative Session:
82nd (2001-2002)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/7/2000
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Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Thief River Falls |
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Counties Represented:
Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer/Legislator |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Education
Education Subcommittee: Early Childhood-Grade 12 Education Budget Division (Chair)
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources Subcommittee: Public Lands and Waters
Rules and Administration
State and Local Government Operations
Taxes
Taxes Subcommittee: Property Tax Budget Division
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| Legislative Session:
81st (1999-2000) (second half of Senate term)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/5/1996
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Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Thief River Falls |
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Counties Represented:
Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Children, Families and Learning (Chair)
Children, Families and Learning/Education Finance Subcommittee: Higher Education Budget Division (Chair)
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources/Agriculture and Rural Development/State Government Finance Subcommittee: Environment and Agriculture Budget Division
Governmental Operations and Veterans
Governmental Operations and Veterans Subcommittee: Veterans
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Personnel
State Government Finance
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| Legislative Session:
80th (1997-1998)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/5/1996
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Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Thief River Falls |
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Counties Represented:
Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Children, Families and Learning (Chair)
Children, Families and Learning/Education Finance Subcommittee: Higher Education Budget Division (Chair)
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources/Agriculture and Rural Development/State Government Finance Subcommittee: Environment and Agriculture Budget Division
Governmental Operations and Veterans
Governmental Operations and Veterans Subcommittee: Veterans
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Personnel
State Government Finance
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Session Notes:
He was a non-voting (ex officio) member of the Joint House/Senate Special Select Subcommittee on Agricultural Education.
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| Legislative Session:
79th (1995-1996) (second half of Senate term)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/3/1992
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Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Thief River Falls |
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Counties Represented:
Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Education (Chair)
Education Subcommittee: Education Funding Division
Education Subcommittee: Higher Education Division (Chair)
Finance
Governmental Operations and Veterans
Governmental Operations and Veterans Subcommittee: Rulemaking
Governmental Operations and Veterans Subcommittee: Veterans
Rules and Administration
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| Legislative Session:
78th (1993-1994)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/3/1992
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Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Thief River Falls |
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Counties Represented:
Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Committees:
Education (Chair)
Education Subcommittee: Education Funding Division
Education Subcommittee: Higher Education Division (Chair)
Finance
Governmental Operations and Reform
Governmental Operations and Reform Subcommittee: Rulemaking
Rules and Administration
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| Legislative Session:
77th (1991-1992)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/6/1990
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Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Thief River Falls |
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Counties Represented:
Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Committees:
Education
Education Subcommittee: American Indian Education
Education Subcommittee: Education Funding Division
Education Subcommittee: Higher Education
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources Subcommittee: Environmental Protection
Environment and Natural Resources Subcommittee: Fish and Wildlife
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Education Division (Chair)
Judiciary
Judiciary Subcommittee: Civil Law Division
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Leadership Position:
Majority Whip
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| Legislative Session:
76th (1989-1990) (second half of Senate term)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/4/1986
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Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/7/1991
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Plummer |
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Counties Represented:
Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Committees:
Education
Education Subcommittee: Education Funding Division
Education Subcommittee: Joint Senate/House Library
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources Subcommittee: Environmental Protection
Judiciary
Judiciary Subcommittee: Civil Law Division
Taxes and Tax Laws
Taxes and Tax Laws Subcommittee: Economic Development
Taxes and Tax Laws Subcommittee: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids Division
Taxes and Tax Laws Subcommittee: Sales Tax Division (Chair)
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| Legislative Session:
75th (1987-1988)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/4/1986
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Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/7/1991
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Plummer |
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Counties Represented:
Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer/Auctioneer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Committees:
Agriculture
Agriculture Subcommittee: Agriculture Credit (Chair)
Agriculture Subcommittee: Agriculture Resources
Education
Education Subcommittee: Education Aids Division
Education Subcommittee: Joint Senate/House Library
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources Subcommittee: Environmental Protection
Taxes and Tax Laws
Taxes and Tax Laws Subcommittee: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids
Taxes and Tax Laws Subcommittee: Sales Tax (Chair)
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| Legislative Session:
74th (1985-1986) (second half of Senate term)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/2/1982
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Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Plummer |
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Counties Represented:
Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Committees:
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee: Agriculture
Education
Education Subcommittee: Education Operation and Governance
Education Subcommittee: Post-Secondary and Higher Education (Chair)
Local and Urban Government
Local and Urban Government Subcommittee: Local Government
Taxes and Tax Laws
Taxes and Tax Laws Subcommittee: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids
Transportation
Transportation Subcommittee: Rural and Commercial (Chair)
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| Legislative Session:
73rd (1983-1984)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/2/1982
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Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987
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| District: 01 |
Residence: Plummer |
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Counties Represented:
Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau
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| Occupation: Farmer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Committees:
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee: Agriculture
Education
Education Subcommittee: Educational Operation and Governance
Education Subcommittee: Post-Secondary and Higher Education (Chair)
Local and Urban Government
Local and Urban Government Subcommittee: Local Government
Transportation
Transportation Subcommittee: Rural and Commercial (Chair)
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| Legislative Session:
72nd (1981-1982)
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| Body: House |
Elected: 11/4/1980
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Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
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| District: 01B |
Residence: Plummer |
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Counties Represented:
Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake
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| Occupation: Farmer/Auctioneer/Former Catholic Deacon |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Committees:
Agriculture
Agriculture Subcommittee: Farm Programs and Policies
Energy
General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
General Legislation and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee: Housing
Governmental Operations
Governmental Operations Subcommittee: Administration
Governmental Operations Subcommittee: Personnel
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