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Fischbach, Michelle L.
Senate 1996-2012 (District 14); Senate 2013-Present (District 13)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Benton, Morrison, Pope, Stearns
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 11/03/1965
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| Gender:
Female
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Religion: Catholic
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Paynesville
Occupation (when first elected):
Business Owner
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EDUCATION
Woodbury High School; Secondary;
College of St. Benedict; Attended College;
St. Cloud State University; B.A.; Political Science and Economics
William Mitchell College of Law; J.D.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
| U.S. Legislative Staff/Council/Commission | United States Senate (Intern for United States Senator Rudy Boschwitz in Minneapolis, Minnesota Campaign Office) | | ??/??/19?? to ??/??/19?? |
| U.S. Legislative Staff/Council/Commission | United States Houe of Representatives (High School Intern for United States Representative Vin Weber in Washington D.C.) | | ??/??/19?? to ??/??/19?? |
| Municipal Council/Aldermen | Paynesville, Minnesota (City Council) | Elected | ??/??/1995 to 02/12/1996 |
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Scott
Children:
Two children: Bryce and Brianna
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
She was the first female to serve as President of the Senate.
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: 13 |
Residence: Paynesville |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Stearns
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| Occupation: None Listed |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Higher Education and Workforce Development Division
Finance Subcommittee: Subcommittee on Legacy
Higher Education and Workforce Development
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: 14 |
Residence: Paynesville |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Stearns
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| Occupation: None Listed |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Finance
Health and Human Services
Higher Education (Chair)
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Committees
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Ethical Conduct (Chair)
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Leadership Position:
President of the Senate
Leadership Notes: She was the first female to serve as President of the Senate.
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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: 14 |
Residence: Paynesville |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Stearns
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| Occupation: None Listed |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Economic Development and Housing Budget Division
Finance Subcommittee: Health and Human Services Budget Division
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Budget and Policy Division
Health, Housing and Family Security
Health, Housing and Family Security Subcommittee: Joint Health, Housing and Family Security with Finance: Economic Development and Housing Budget Division - Housing (also subcommittee to Finance-Economic Development and Housing Budget Division)
Transportation
Transportation Subcommittee: Airways, Waterways and Railways
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Leadership Position:
Deputy Minority Leader
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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: 14 |
Residence: Paynesville |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Stearns
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| Occupation: None Listed |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Economic Development Budget Division
Finance Subcommittee: Health and Human Services Budget Division
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Budget and Policy Division
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Budget and Policy Division-Airways, Waterways and Railways
Health, Housing and Family Security
Transportation
Transportation Subcommittee: Airways, Waterways and Railways
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Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
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Session Notes:
She served on the Finance Committee in 2008.
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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: 14 |
Residence: Paynesville |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Stearns
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| Occupation: None Listed |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Elections
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: K-12 Education Budget Division
Health and Family Security
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Elections
State and Local Government Operations
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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: 14 |
Residence: Paynesville |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Stearns
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| Occupation: None Listed |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Elections-2004
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Early Childhood-Grade 12 Education Budget Division-2003/K-12 Education Budget Division-2004
Health and Family Security
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Elections
State and Local Government Operations
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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: 14 |
Residence: Paynesville |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Morrison, Pope, Stearns
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| Occupation: Business |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Agriculture, General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Health and Family Security
Judiciary
Judiciary Subcommittee: Family Law
Taxes
Taxes Subcommittee: Income and Sales Tax Budget Division
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Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
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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: 14 |
Residence: Paynesville |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Morrison, Pope, Stearns
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| Occupation: None Listed |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Agriculture and Rural Development
Governmental Operations and Veterans
Governmental Operations and Veterans Subcommittee: Veterans
Health and Family Security
Health and Family Security/Human Resources Finance Subcommittee: Health and Family Security Budget Division
Judiciary
Judiciary Subcommittee: Family Law
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: 14 |
Residence: Paynesville |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Morrison, Pope, Stearns
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| Occupation: None Listed |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Agriculture and Rural Development
Governmental Operations and Veterans
Governmental Operations and Veterans Subcommittee: Veterans
Health and Family Security
Health and Family Security/Human Resources Finance Subcommittee: Health and Family Security Budget Division
State Government Finance
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| Legislative Session:
79th (1995-1996) (second half of Senate term)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 2/6/1996
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Term of Office: 2/12/1996 to 1/6/1997
(Special Election)
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| District: 14 |
Residence: Paynesville |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Morrison, Pope, Stearns
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| Occupation: Business Owner |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
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