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    Carruthers, Philip C. "Phil"

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1987-2000 (District 47B)

    Party when first elected:  Democratic-Farmer-Labor

    Counties Served:  Hennepin

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 12/8/1953
    Birth Place:
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: England
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Catholic
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: Phil
    City of Residence (when first elected): Brooklyn Center
    Occupation (when first elected): Attorney, Prosecutor; Private Practice

    EDUCATION

    St. Anthony Village High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1971
    University of Minnesota; B.A.; Liberal Arts/Political Science, 1975
    University of Minnesota, Law School; J.D.; 1979

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    State Board/Commission/Council: Metropolitan Council, Minnesota; 1983 to 1986 [Appointed]
    County Attorney: Ramsey County, Minnesota (Ramsey County Attorney's Office, Prosecution Division, Civil Division, Director); 2001 to 20??
    Judge: Hennepin County District Court/4th Judicial District, Minnesota (Appointed by Governor Mark Dayton); 09/2011 to 20?? [Appointed]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Holly Slocum (divorced, she was no longer listed in 1995)
    Children: Two children: Alex and Rory (both born while he was in office), (sons)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He was the son of Canadian citizens.

    He came to St. Anthony Village, Minnesota around 1961, with his parents.

    Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1999-2000.

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    Total Days Served: 5111

    SESSIONS SERVED

    81st Legislative Session (1999-2000)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 47B
    Elected: 11/3/1998
    Residence: Brooklyn Center
    Term of Office: 1/5/1999 to 1/2/2001
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Attorney, Prosecutor; Private Practice
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:

    80th Legislative Session (1997-1998)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 47B
    Elected: 11/5/1996
    Residence: Brooklyn Center
    Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/4/1999
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Attorney, Prosecutor; Private Practice
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Rules and Legislative Administration
    • Taxes Minutes
    • Ways and Means
    Leadership Position: Speaker of the House

    79th Legislative Session (1995-1996)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 47B
    Elected: 11/8/1994
    Residence: Brooklyn Center
    Term of Office: 1/3/1995 to 1/6/1997
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Attorney, Prosecutor; Private Practice
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Rules and Legislative Administration (Chair)
    • Rules and Legislative Administration: Administration (Chair)
    • Rules and Legislative Administration: Personnel
    • Rules and Legislative Administration: Rules
    • Taxes
    • Taxes: Sales and Income Tax Division
    • Ways and Means
    Leadership Position: Majority Leader
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    78th Legislative Session (1993-1994)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 47B
    Elected: 11/3/1992
    Residence: Brooklyn Center
    Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/2/1995
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Attorney, Prosecutor; Private Practice
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Committees:
    • Judiciary - Ex Officio Member
    • Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs: Metropolitan Council
    • Rules and Legislative Administration (Chair)
    • Rules and Legislative Administration: Personnel
    • Taxes
    • Taxes: State Taxes
    • Ways and Means
    Leadership Position: Majority Leader
    Leadership Notes: He was elected by the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) caucus to become their new Majority Leader in late 1993 after they elected Irv Anderson Speaker of the House designate on September 1, 1993.

    77th Legislative Session (1991-1992)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 47B
    Elected: 11/6/1990
    Residence: Brooklyn Center
    Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Attorney, Prosecutor; Private Practice
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Committees:
    • Financial Institutions and Insurance
    • Financial Institutions and Insurance: Banking Division
    • Judiciary
    • Judiciary: Civil Law
    • Judiciary: Data Privacy (Chair)
    • Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
    • Taxes
    • Taxes: State Taxes and Tax Laws
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    76th Legislative Session (1989-1990)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 47B
    Elected: 11/8/1988
    Residence: Brooklyn Center
    Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Attorney, Prosecutor; Private Practice
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Committees:
    • Insurance
    • Judiciary
    • Judiciary: Criminal Justice Division
    • Judiciary: Privacy
    • Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
    • Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs: Metro Affairs (Chair)
    • Taxes
    • Taxes: Tax Laws

    75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 47B
    Elected: 11/4/1986
    Residence: Brooklyn Center
    Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Attorney, Prosecutor; Private Practice
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Committees:
    • Financial Institutions and Insurance
    • Financial Institutions and Insurance: Insurance
    • Governmental Operations
    • Governmental Operations: Personnel
    • Judiciary
    • Judiciary: Crime and Family Law Division
    • Judiciary: Data Practices
    • Judiciary: Revisor's
    • Metropolitan Affairs
    • Metropolitan Affairs: Government Structure (Chair)
    • Metropolitan Affairs: Transportation

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    Kibiger, Michelle. "A Challenge Ahead." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, April 7, 2000, p. 18.

    Compton, Steve. "Mild-Mannered' Carruthers Strives for Consensus." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 10, 1997, p. 5.

    Hanzlik, K. Darcy. "'People-Protector' Theme Marks Carruthers' Tenure." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, March 4, 1994, p. 13.


    District Files

    District File - 2000 District 47B
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