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Sparks, Daniel D. "Dan"
Senate 2003-2012 (District 27); Senate 2013-Present (District 27)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Mower, Steele
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 07/05/1968
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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: Dan |
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| Gender:
Male
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Religion: Lutheran
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Austin
Occupation (when first elected):
Banker
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EDUCATION
Austin High School, Minnesota; Secondary; Graduate, late 1980s
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Attended College; A Few Classes Away from a Degree
St. Cloud State University; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
| State Board/Commission/Council | Minnesota Clean Water Council | Appointed | 09/??/2011 to ??/??/20?? |
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Andrea (first listed in 2005)
Children:
Four children: Hailey, Maddy, and Rylie (daughters); Niklas Tyler (son, born while he was in office)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: agriculture, energy, education funding, lowering prescription drug costs, economic development.
He was a youth hockey and baseball coach.
His mother, Faye Sparks, was a Legislative Assistant to Sen. James Metzen.
Religion provided by the 2006 WCCO TV Voters' Guide.
| Legislative Session:
88th (2013-2014)
Session Details
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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: 27 |
Residence: Austin |
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Counties Represented:
Dodge, Faribault, Freeborn, Mower, Steele
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| Occupation: Loan Officer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Capital Investment
Finance Subcommittee: Environment, Economic Development, and Agriculture Division
Finance Subcommittee: Higher Education and Workforce Development Division
Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jobs, Agriculture, and Rural Development (Chair)
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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: 27 |
Residence: Austin |
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Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Freeborn, Mower
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| Occupation: Loan Officer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Agriculture and Rural Economies
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
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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: 27 |
Residence: Austin |
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Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Freeborn, Mower
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| Occupation: Mortgage Loan Officer, MinnState Mortgage |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Business, Industry and Jobs
Business, Industry and Jobs Subcommittee: Bioscience and Renewable Energy Development (Chair)
Capital Investment
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications
Finance Subcommittee: Economic Development and Housing Budget Division
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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: 27 |
Residence: Austin |
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Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Freeborn, Mower
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| Occupation: Loan Officer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Business, Industry and Jobs
Capital Investment
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications
Finance Subcommittee: Economic Development Budget Division
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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: 27 |
Residence: Austin |
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Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Freeborn, Mower
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| Occupation: Loan Officer |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Commerce
Commerce Subcommittee: Consumer Protection, Banking and Insurance (Chair)
Commerce Subcommittee: No Fault Insurance
Finance Subcommittee: Early Childhood Policy and Budget Division
Finance Subcommittee: K-12 Education Budget Division
Jobs, Energy and Community Development
Jobs, Energy and Community Development Subcommittee: Energy
Jobs, Energy and Community Development Subcommittee: Telecommunications and Technology
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Session Notes:
His margin of victory over Grace Schwab was so close an automatic recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 5 - 7 votes. A court case was filed over the status of ballots that had been burned.
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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: 27 |
Residence: Austin |
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Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Freeborn, Mower
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| Occupation: Banker |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Agriculture, General Legislation and Veterans Affairs-2003/Agriculture, Veterans and Gaming-2004
Commerce and Utilities-2003/Commerce-2004
Commerce and Utilities-2003/Commerce-2004 Subcommittee: Consumer Protection and Banking (Chair)
Commerce and Utilities-2003/Commerce-2004 Subcommittee: Telecommunications and Technology
Elections-2004
Finance Subcommittee: Early Childhood-Grade 12 Education Budget Division-2003/K-12 Education Budget Division-2004
Jobs, Housing and Community Development-2003/Jobs, Energy and Community Development-2004
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Elections
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Session Notes:
He was a member of the Agriculture, General Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee in 2003 only.
He was a member of the Jobs, Energy and Community Development Committee in 2004 only. His margin of victory over Grace Schwab was so close an automatic recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 5 - 7 votes. A court case was filed over the status of ballots that had been burned.
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