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Garofalo, Patrick "Pat"

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House 2005-2012 (District 36B); House 2013-2022 (District 58B); House 2023-Present (District 58B)

Party when first elected: Republican

Counties Served: Dakota, Goodhue, Rice

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/23/1971

Birth Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota

Birth County: Ramsey

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death:

Gender: Male

Religion: Catholic

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names: Pat

City of Residence (when first elected): Farmington

Occupation (when first elected): Network Engineer, Allianz Life Insurance

EDUCATION

Rosemount High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1989
Minnesota State University, Mankato; B.S.; Law Enforcement, 1994
University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute; Fellowship; Policy Fellow, 2005-2006

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Governor Staff: Minnesota Governor's Office (Technology Coordinator); 2002 to 2002

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Julie
Children: Two children: Alex and Abby
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was raised in Lakeville, Minnesota.

He was the Technology Coordinator for Governor Tim Pawlenty's first campaign for Minnesota Governor before serving in the Minnesota Legislature.

He announced he would not seek reelection in 2024.

Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006. He is a member of St Michael's Catholic Church in Farmington.

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Total Days Served: 7046

SESSIONS SERVED

93rd Legislative Session (2023-2024)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 58B

Elected: 11/8/2022

Residence: Farmington

Term of Office: 1/3/2023 to 1/13/2025

Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue, Rice

Occupation: Network engineer

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Minutes
Property Tax Division Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 58B

Elected: 11/3/2020

Residence: Farmington

Term of Office: 1/5/2021 to 1/2/2023

Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue

Occupation: Network engineer

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Redistricting Minutes
Rules and Legislative Administration: Subcommittee on Legislative Process Reform Minutes
Taxes Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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91st Legislative Session (2019-2020)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 58B

Elected: 11/6/2018

Residence: Farmington

Term of Office: 1/8/2019 to 1/4/2021

Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue

Occupation: Network Engineer

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2019 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2019 1st Sp.S. - Author
2020 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2020 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Commerce Minutes
Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
Ways & Means Minutes
Ways & Means: Energy and Climate Finance & Policy Division Minutes

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90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 58B

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: Farmington

Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/7/2019

Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue

Occupation: Network Engineer

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2017 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2017 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Job Growth & Energy Affordability Policy and Finance (Chair) Minutes
Taxes Minutes
Ways & Means Minutes

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89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 58B

Elected: 11/4/2014

Residence: Farmington

Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 1/2/2017

Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue

Occupation: Network Engineer

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2015 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2015 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Greater Minnesota Economic & Workforce Development Policy Minutes
Job Growth & Energy Affordability Policy & Finance (Chair) Minutes
Rules & Legislative Administration Minutes
Taxes Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 58B

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Farmington

Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015

Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue

Occupation: Network Engineer

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2013 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Energy Policy Minutes
Taxes Minutes
Taxes: Property and Local Tax Division Minutes

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87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 36B

Elected: 11/2/2010

Residence: Farmington

Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013

Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue

Occupation: Network Engineer

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2011 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2011 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Education Finance (Chair) Minutes
Redistricting Minutes
Taxes Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 36B

Elected: 11/4/2008

Residence: Farmington

Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011

Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue

Occupation: Network Engineer

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Finance Minutes
Finance: K-12 Education Finance Division Minutes
Taxes Minutes
Taxes: Property and Local Sales Tax Division Minutes

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85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 36B

Elected: 11/7/2006

Residence: Farmington

Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009

Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue

Occupation: Network Engineer

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Commerce and Labor: Telecommunications Regulation and Infrastructure Division Minutes
Finance Minutes
Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division Minutes
Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division: Early Childhood Learning Finance Division Minutes
Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division: K-12 Finance Division Minutes

Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Whip
Leadership Notes: He was named Assistant Minority Whip in February 2008.

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84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 36B

Elected: 11/2/2004

Residence: Farmington

Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007

Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue

Occupation: Network Engineer, Allianz Life Insurance

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2005 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Capital Investment Minutes
Jobs and Economic Opportunity Policy and Finance Minutes
Local Government Minutes

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OTHER INFORMATION

Session Interviews
Session Interview (Video) 2020 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2005 House Interview

Articles & Books About
Martin, Brett. "New Member Reflections: Freshman Legislators Proud of Successes, Bipartisanship." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, July 22, 2005, p. 44-45.

Cook, Mike. "From Behind the Scenes: Garafolo Looks to Move Out of Legislative Gridlock." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 4, 2005, p. 14.

District Files

District File - 2005 District 36B
District File - 2006 District 36B
District File - 2007 District 36B
District File - 2008 District 36B
District File - 2009 District 36B
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

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