Nelson, Rolf T.
House 1967-72 (District 31B); Senate 1973-76 (District 43)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
11/23/1940
Birth Place:
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Birth County:
Ramsey
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Robbinsdale
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer
EDUCATION
University of Singapore, Malaya; Attended College;
Gustavus Adolphus College; Attended College;
University of Minnesota; B.A.; 1962
University of Minnesota, Law School; LL.B.; 1965
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Army and Reserve (8 years);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Republican Party.
Religion provided by the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975.
Body: Senate
District: 43
Elected: 11/7/1972
Residence: Robbinsdale
Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/3/1977
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Attorney
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Independent Republican Caucus
Committees:
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Education
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Education: Post-Secondary and Higher Education Planning and Coordination
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Education: School Boards and Administration
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: State Boards and Commissions
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Health, Welfare and Corrections
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Health, Welfare and Corrections: Health
Body: Senate
District: 43
Elected: 11/7/1972
Residence: Golden Valley
Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/3/1977
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Education
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: State Boards and Commissions
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Health, Welfare and Corrections
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Health, Welfare and Corrections: Health
Body: House
District: 31B
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Golden Valley
Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Crime Prevention
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Environmental Preservation
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Insurance
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Judiciary
Body: House
District: 31B
Elected: 11/5/1968
Residence: Robbinsdale
Term of Office: 1/7/1969 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Cities of the Second and Third Class
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Crime Prevention
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General Legislation, Veterans, and Consumer Affairs
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Insurance
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Judiciary
Body: House
District: 31B
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Robbinsdale
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/6/1969
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Appropriations
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Cities of the Second and Third Class
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Education
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Insurance and Securities
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Judiciary
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Recreation and Water Resources
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