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Ourada, Mark
Senate 1995-2005 (District 19)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Hennepin, Sherburne, Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 04/28/1956
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| Gender:
Male
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Religion: Not Reported
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Buffalo
Occupation (when first elected):
Lab Technician
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EDUCATION
Buffalo High School; Secondary;
St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota; Attended College; Political Science
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Christi (no longer listed in 2001)
Children:
Two children: Erin and Alexandra
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: business climate, transportation, children, education, governmental reform, regulated industries, election laws.
| 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 12/31/2005
(unfinished term)
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| District: 19 |
Residence: Buffalo |
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Counties Represented:
Hennepin, Wright
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| Occupation: Lab Technician |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Budget Division
Jobs, Energy and Community Development
Jobs, Energy and Community Development Subcommittee: Energy
Jobs, Energy and Community Development Subcommittee: Telecommunications and Technology
Rules and Administration
Transportation
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Reason for unfinished term:
Resigned
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Session Notes:
He resigned in December 2005 to take a position with the nonprofit group, Center for Energy and Economic Development.
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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 12/31/2005
(unfinished term)
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| District: 19 |
Residence: Buffalo |
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Counties Represented:
Hennepin, Wright
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| Occupation: Lab Technician |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Commerce and Utilities-2003/Commerce-2004
Commerce and Utilities-2003/Commerce-2004 Subcommittee: Liquor
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Policy and Budget Division
Jobs, Housing and Community Development-2003/Jobs, Energy and Community Development-2004
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Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
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Reason for unfinished term:
Resigned
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Session Notes:
He was a member of the Commerce and Utilities Committee in 2003 only.
He was a member of the Jobs, Energy and Community Development Committee in 2004 only.
He resigned in December 2005 to take a position with the nonprofit group, Center for Energy and Economic Development.
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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: 19 |
Residence: Buffalo |
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Counties Represented:
Sherburne, Wright
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| Occupation: Lab Technician |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation and Public Safety Budget Division
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Elections
Telecommunications, Energy and Utilities
Transportation
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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: 19 |
Residence: Buffalo |
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Counties Represented:
Sherburne, Wright
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| Occupation: Lab Technician |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Election Laws
Jobs, Energy and Community Development
Jobs, Energy and Community Development Subcommittee: Electric Energy Deregulation
Jobs, Energy and Community Development Subcommittee: Housing and Economic Development
Jobs, Energy and Community Development Subcommittee: Telecommunications and Technology
Jobs, Energy and Community Development/Commerce/Human Resources Finance Comm. Subcommittee: Economic Development Budget Division
State Government Finance
Transportation
Transportation/State Government Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Budget Division
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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: 19 |
Residence: Buffalo |
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Counties Represented:
Sherburne, Wright
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| Occupation: Lab Technician |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Election Laws
Jobs, Energy and Community Development
Jobs, Energy and Community Development Subcommittee: Electric Energy Deregulation
Jobs, Energy and Community Development Subcommittee: Housing and Economic Development
Jobs, Energy and Community Development/Commerce/Human Resources Finance Comm. Subcommittee: Economic Development Budget Division
State Government Finance
Transportation
Transportation/State Government Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Budget Division
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| Legislative Session:
79th (1995-1996) (second half of Senate term)
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/8/1994
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Term of Office: 1/3/1995 to 1/6/1997
(Special Election)
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| District: 19 |
Residence: Buffalo |
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Counties Represented:
Sherburne, Wright
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| Occupation: Lab Technician |
| Party:
Independent Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Education
Education Subcommittee: Higher Education Division
Family Services
Transportation and Public Transit
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