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Kleis, Dave
Senate 1995-2002 (District 16); Senate 2003-2005 (District 15)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 01/21/1964
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| Gender:
Male
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Religion: Catholic
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Cloud
Occupation (when first elected):
Small Business Owner
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EDUCATION
Litchfield High School; Secondary;
St. Cloud State University; B.A.; Political Science and History, Magna Cum Laude
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
| Military | United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve | | ??/??/19?? to ??/??/???? |
| Municipal Mayor | Saint Cloud, Minnesota (City Mayor) | Elected | 01/??/2006 to ??/??/2??? |
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: education, business, crime, transportation.
He ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of St. Cloud in 1989.
Religion provided by the Natural Resources Defense Council's State Directories 2005 and Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.
| Legislative Session:
84th (2005-2006) (second half of Senate term)
Session Details
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/5/2002
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Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 11/21/2005
(unfinished term)
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| District: 15 |
Residence: Saint Cloud |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
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| Occupation: Small Business Owner |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
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Committees:
Crime Prevention and Public Safety
Elections
Rules and Administration
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Reason for unfinished term:
Elected to other office
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Session Notes:
His official term end date is uncertain due to resignation.
He won the election for Mayor of Saint Cloud. He was sworn in as Mayor on November 21, 2005.
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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 11/21/2005
(unfinished term)
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| District: 15 |
Residence: Saint Cloud |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
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| Occupation: Small Business Owner |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Crime Prevention and Public Safety
Elections-2004
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Policy and Budget Division
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Elections
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Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
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Reason for unfinished term:
Elected to other office
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Session Notes:
His official term end date is uncertain due to resignation. He won the election for Mayor of Saint Cloud. He was sworn in as Mayor on November 21, 2005.
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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: 16 |
Residence: Saint Cloud |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Stearns
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| Occupation: Small Business Owner |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
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Committees:
Crime Prevention
Education
Education Subcommittee: Higher Education Budget Division
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: State Government, Economic Development and Judiciary Budget Division
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Redistricting
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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: 16 |
Residence: Saint Cloud |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Stearns
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| Occupation: Small Business Owner |
| Party:
Republican |
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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: Higher Education Budget Division
Commerce
Commerce Subcommittee: Consumer Protection and Regulated Industries
Crime Prevention
Human Resources 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: 16 |
Residence: Saint Cloud |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Stearns
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| Occupation: Small Business Owner |
| Party:
Republican |
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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: Higher Education Budget Division
Commerce
Commerce Subcommittee: Consumer Protection and Regulated Industries
Crime Prevention
Human Resources Finance
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| Legislative Session:
79th (1995-1996) (second half of Senate term)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 12/29/1994
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Term of Office: 1/9/1995 to 1/6/1997
(Special Election)
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| District: 16 |
Residence: Saint Cloud |
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Counties Represented:
Benton, Stearns
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| Occupation: Small Business Owner |
| Party:
Independent Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Education
Education Subcommittee: Higher Education Division
Governmental Operations and Veterans
Governmental Operations and Veterans Subcommittee: Veterans
Judiciary
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