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Wiger, Sr., Charles W. "Chuck"
Senate 1996-2012 (District 55); Senate 2013-Present (District 43)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Ramsey, Washington
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 09/14/1951
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Date of Death:
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| Birth Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Birth County: Ramsey |
Birth Country: United States |
| Other Names: Chuck |
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| Gender:
Male
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Religion: Catholic
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City of Residence (when first elected):
North Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Writer/Public Affairs/Attorney
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EDUCATION
Hamline University; B.A.; Magna Cum Laude
University of Colorado, Boulder, Graduate Institute of Organization Management; Attended Graduate School;
Hamline University School of Law; J.D.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
| County Government | Ramsey County, Minnesota (Soil and Water Conservation District) | Elected | ??/??/19?? to ??/??/???? |
| County Government | Ramsey County, Minnesota (Parks and Recreation Commission) | | ??/??/19?? to ??/??/???? |
| State Legislative Staff | Minnesota Senate (Intern for Senator Jerome Hughes) | | ??/??/197? to ??/??/197? |
| School Board/Administration | District 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, Minnesota (School Board) | Elected | ??/??/1973 to ??/??/1990 |
| State Agency | Minnesota Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities (Apponted by Governor Rudy Perpich) | Appointed | ??/??/1983 to ??/??/19?? |
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Christine "Chris"
Children:
Five children: Jessica, Charles Jr., Angelina, Brittany, and Carolyn
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: education, economic development, health care, environment.
Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.
| Legislative Session:
88th (2013-2014)
Session Details
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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: 43 |
Residence: Maplewood |
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Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
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| Occupation: Attorney |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Education
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: E-12 Division (Chair)
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation and Public Safety Division
Transportation and Public Safety
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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: 55 |
Residence: Maplewood |
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Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
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| Occupation: Attorney |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Education
Environment and Natural Resources
State Government Innovation and Veterans
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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: 55 |
Residence: Maplewood |
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Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
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| Occupation: Attorney, Securian Financial Legal Department |
| 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: Charter Schools
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: E-12 Education Budget and Policy Division
Finance Subcommittee: Higher Education Budget and Policy Division
Higher Education
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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: 55 |
Residence: North Saint Paul |
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Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
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| Occupation: Attorney, St. Paul |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Education (Chair)
Finance Subcommittee: E-12 Education Budget Division
Finance Subcommittee: Higher Education Budget and Policy Division
Higher Education
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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: 55 |
Residence: North Saint Paul |
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Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
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| Occupation: Attorney |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Elections (Chair)
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: K-12 Education Budget Division
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Budget Division
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Elections (Chair)
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Litigation Expenses (Chair)
State and Local Government Operations
Transportation
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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: 55 |
Residence: North Saint Paul |
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Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
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| Occupation: Attorney/Writer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Elections-2004 (Chair)
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Early Childhood-Grade 12 Education Budget Division-2003/K-12 Education Budget Division-2004
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Policy and Budget Division
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Litigation Expenses (Chair)
State and Local Government Operations
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Session Notes:
He was a member of the Finance Committee in 2004 only.
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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: 55 |
Residence: North Saint Paul |
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Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
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| Occupation: Writer/Attorney |
| 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
Education Subcommittee: Assessment and Testing
Education Subcommittee: Early Childhood-Grade 12 Education Budget Division
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Environment and Agriculture Budget Division
Jobs, Housing and Community Development
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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: 55 |
Residence: North Saint Paul |
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Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
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| Occupation: Writer/Public Affairs/Attorney |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Children, Families and Learning
Children, Families and Learning/Education Finance Subcommittee: K-12 Education Budget Division
Education Finance
Governmental Operations and Veterans
Governmental Operations and Veterans Subcommittee: Veterans (Chair)
Governmental Operations and Veterans/Election Laws/State Gov't. Finance Comm. Subcommittee: Governmental Operations Budget Division
Local and Metropolitan Government
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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: 55 |
Residence: North Saint Paul |
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Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
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| Occupation: Writer/Public Affairs/Attorney |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Children, Families and Learning
Children, Families and Learning/Education Finance Subcommittee: K-12 Education Budget Division
Education Finance
Governmental Operations and Veterans
Governmental Operations and Veterans Subcommittee: Veterans (Chair)
Governmental Operations and Veterans/Election Laws/State Gov't. Finance Comm. Subcommittee: Governmental Operations Budget Division
Local and Metropolitan Government
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