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Senjem, David H. "Dave"
Senate 2003-2012 (District 29); Senate 2013-Present (District 25)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Dodge, Olmsted
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 12/20/1942
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Date of Death:
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| Birth Place: Austin, Minnesota
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Birth County: Mower |
Birth Country: United States |
| Other Names: Dave |
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| Gender:
Male
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Religion: Lutheran
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Rochester
Occupation (when first elected):
Environmental Affairs Officer, Mayo Clinic
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EDUCATION
Hayfield High School; Secondary;
Luther College, Decorah, Iowa; B.A.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
| State Board/Commission/Council | Minnesota Emergency Response Commission (16 years) | | ??/??/???? to ??/??/???? |
| County Board/Commissioner | Olmsted County, Minnesota (County Environmental Commission, 6 years) | | ??/??/???? to ??/??/???? |
| Municipal Board/Commission | Rochester, Minnesota (City Park Board, 5 years) | | ??/??/???? to ??/??/???? |
| Municipal Council/Aldermen | Rochester, Minnesota (City Council) | Elected | ??/??/1992 to ??/??/2002 |
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Marlys
Children:
Two children: Jannah (daughter), Dwight (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
John N. Hanson
- Great Great Grandfather
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: taxes, education, local government, agriculture, commerce, higher education, bonding, medical research.
He grew up in Hayfield, Minnesota.
His father, Howard Senjem, served as Mayor of Hayfield, Minnesota.
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: 25 |
Residence: Rochester |
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Counties Represented:
Dodge, Olmsted
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| Occupation: Retired Environmental Affairs Officer, Mayo Clinic |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Capital Investment
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation and Public Safety Division
Taxes
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: 29 |
Residence: Rochester |
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Counties Represented:
Dodge, Olmsted
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| Occupation: Environmental Affairs Officer, Mayo Clinic |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Capital Investment (Chair)
Higher Education
Rules and Administration (Chair)
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Committees
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Redistricting
Taxes
Transportation
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Leadership Position:
Assistant Majority Leader
Leadership Notes: He served in this position until December 27, 2011.
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Leadership Position:
Majority Leader
Leadership Notes: He was elected Majority Leader by the Republican caucus on December 27, 2011 after Amy Koch resigned from the position.
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Session Notes:
He served as Chair of the Rules and Administration Committee in 2012 only.
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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: 29 |
Residence: Rochester |
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Counties Represented:
Dodge, Olmsted
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| Occupation: Environmental Affairs Officer, Mayo Clinic |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Capital Investment
Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Higher Education Budget and Policy Division
Higher Education
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Committees
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Conference Committees
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Permanent and Joint Rules
Taxes
Taxes Subcommittee: Property Tax Division
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Leadership Position:
Minority Leader
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Session Notes:
He served on the Finance Committee in 2010 only.
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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: 29 |
Residence: Rochester |
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Counties Represented:
Dodge, Olmsted
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| Occupation: Environmental Affairs Officer, Mayo Clinic |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Capital Investment
Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications
Finance Subcommittee: Higher Education Budget and Policy Division
Higher Education
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Committees
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Conference Committees
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Permanent and Joint Rules
Taxes
Taxes Subcommittee: Property Taxes Division
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Leadership Position:
Minority Leader
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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: 29 |
Residence: Rochester |
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Counties Represented:
Dodge, Olmsted
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| Occupation: Environmental Affairs Officer, Mayo Clinic |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Capital Investment
Finance Subcommittee: State Government Budget Division
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Budget Division
Jobs, Energy and Community Development
Jobs, Energy and Community Development Subcommittee: Energy
Jobs, Energy and Community Development Subcommittee: Housing
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: 29 |
Residence: Rochester |
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Counties Represented:
Dodge, Olmsted
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| Occupation: Environmental Affairs Officer, Mayo Clinic |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Capital Investment
Jobs, Housing and Community Development-2003/Jobs, Energy and Community Development-2004
State and Local Government Operations
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