DOCSLIB.ORG

JOURNAL of the HOUSE [53Rd Day 53Rd Day] S.F

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
JOURNAL of the HOUSE [53Rd Day 53Rd Day] S.F 2246 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE [53rd Day 53rd Day] S.F. H.F. Session Laws Nysether Date Approved Date Filed Olsen No. No. Chwpter No. 1979 1979 Onnen Pavlak 668 Peterson 79 May 10 May 10 Piepho 1388 80 May 10 May 10 Those w] Sincerely, Adams Anderson, B. Anderson, G. JOAN ANDERSON GROWE Anderson, I. Secretary of State Battaglia Begich Berglin A communication was received from the Honorable Robert J. Berkelman Sheran, Chief Justice, Supreme Court, State of Minnesota: "In Brinkman the Matter of the Contest of General Election Held on November Byrne 7,1978, for the Purpose of Electing a State Representative in the Carlson, L. Casserly Counties of Ramsey and Dakota, State of Minnesota; James Clark Scheibel, et aI, contestants, Appellants, v. Robert Pavlak, con- Clawson testee, Respondent." . Sieben, H., moved that Pavlak be precluded from voting on Cranda] any substantive or procedural issues concerning his election contest. Represent amendmeI point of 0] A roll call was requested and properly seconded. There v POINT OF ORDER and the C not adoptE Peterson raised a point of order pursuant to rule 1.12 that The qw the Sieben, H., motion was not in order. The Speaker ruled the point of order not well taken. was called Those v Crandall moved to amend the Sieben, H., motion as follows: Adams After "election contest" insert "and further that Representa­ Anderson,] Anderson, ( tive Kempe be precluded from voting on any matters concerning Anderson, ] the election contest" Battaglia Begich Berglin A roll. call was requested and properly seconded. Berkelman f . Brinkman The question was taken on the Crandall amendment to the Byrne Carlson, L. Sieben, H., motion and the roll was called. Casserly Clark Those who voted in the affirmative were: Clawson Aasness Crandall Ewald Heinitz Levi Those' Ainley Dean Fjoslien Hoberg Ludeman Albrecht Dempsey Forsythe J ertnings Luknic I Aasness AndersoJl., D. DenOuden Friedrich Johnson, D. McDonald AJ1ders(>n, R. Drew Fritz Ainley Kaley Mehrkens Albrecht Biersdo:rf Erickson Halberg Knickerbocker Nelsen, B. Blatz Esau Anderson, Haukoos Kvam Niehaus Anderson. Catlson,D. Evans Heap Laidig Norman [53rd Day 53rd Day] MONDAY, MAY 14, 1979 2247 Date Filed Nysether Pleasant Schreiber Thiede Wigley 1979 Olsen Redalen Searles Valan Zubay Onnen Rees Sherwood Valenta Speaker Searle Pavlak Reif Stadum Weaver May 10 Peterson Rose Stowell Welker Piepho Rothenberg Sviggum Wieser May 10 Those who voted in the negative were: Adams Corbid Kalis Murphy Sieben,M. Anderson, B. Eken Kelly Nelsen,M. Simoneau GROWE Anderson, G. Elioff Kempe Nelson Stoa Anderson, I. Ellingson Kostohryz Norton Swanson Battaglia Enebo Kroening Novak Tomlinson Begich Faricy Lehto Osthoff Vanasek Robert J. Berglin Fudro Long Otis Voss sota: "In Berkelman Greenfield Mann Patton Waldorf Brinkman Hokanson McCarron Pehler Welch ovember Byrne Jacobs McEachern Prahl Wenzel ive in the Carlson, L. Jaros Metzen Reding Wynia a; James Casserly Johnson, C. Minne Rice Clark Jude Moe Sarna vlak, con- Clawson Kahn Munger Sieben, H. PqINT OF ORDER voting on election Crandall raised a point of order pursuant to rule 2.5 that Representative Kempe not be allowed to vote on the Crandall amendment to the Sieben, H., motion. The Speaker ruled the point of order not well taken. There were 67 yeas and 67 nays. The motion did not prevail and the Crandall amendment to the Sieben, H., motion was not adopted. 1.12 that er ruled The question recurred on the Sieben, H., motion and the roll was called. Those who voted in the affirmative were: ollows: Adams Corbid Kalis Murphy Sieben,M. resenta- Anderson, B. Eken Kelly Nelsen,M. Simoneau ncerning Anderson, G. Elioff Kempe Nelson Stoa Anderson,!. Ellingson Kostohryz Norton Swanson Battaglia Enebo Kroening No-vak Tomlinson Begich Faricy Lehto Osthoff Vanasek Berglin Fudro Long Otis Voss Berkelman Greenfield Mann Patton Waldorf Brinkman Hokanson McCarron Pehler Welch t to the Byrne Jacobs McEachern Prahl Wenzel Carlson, L. Jaros Metzen Reding Wynia Casserly Johnson, C. Minne Rice Clark Jude Moe Sarna Clawson Kahn Munger Sieben, H. Those who voted in the negative were: Aasness Biersdorf Dempsey Evans Fritz Ainley Blatz DenOuden Ewald Halberg Albrecht Carlson, D. Drew Fjoslien Haukoos Anderson, D. Crandall Erickson Forsythe Reap Anderson, R. ·Dean Esau Friedrich Reinitz 53rd Day] 2248 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE [53rd Day lation of the f Hoberg Luknic Pavlak Schreiber Weaver the minimum (] Jennings McDonald Peterson Searles Welker tion of the tim Johnson, D. Mehrkens Piepho Sherwood Wieser Kaley Nelsen, B. Pleasant Stadum Wigley liabilities of v(] Knickerbocker Niehaus Redalen Stowell Zubay and updating, Kvam Norman Rees Sviggum Speaker Searle ing the fire st Laidig Nysether Reif Thiede benefits for v( Levi Olsen Rose Valan Ludeman Onnen Rothenberg Valento for the financ amending Min POINT OF ORDER 1,2,3 and 5; Subdivisions 1 Vanasek raised a point of order pursuant to rule 2.5 and 69.77, Subdivi Minnesota Statutes, Section 209.10 that Representative Pavlak 6, and by add not be allowed to vote on the Sieben, H., motion. The Speaker 1963, Chapter deferred his decision pursuant to Section 244 of "Mason's 1, Subdivision Manual of Legislative Procedure." Section 2a, as Section 10; 12 as amended, al REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Section 1, as ~ . 2; Laws 1976, Norton from the Committee on Appropriations to which was Sections 41, 5 referred: 685, Sections tions 69.011, H. F. No. 703, ,A bill for an actrelating to accountancy; pro­ 69.24; 69.66; viding' for li~ensing of public accountants; prohibiting certain 1959, Chapter practices; appropriating money; providing penalties; amending Section 1; La Minnesota Statutes 1978, Sections 326.17; 326.18; 326.20, Sub­ 742, Section ] divisions 1 and 2 ; and Chapter.326,by adding sections. Laws 1969, G Sections 1 ani Reported the same back with the following amendments: 1088, Section Laws 1971, C , ' , tion 1; 184, SI Page 16, line 4, after "$" insel't"66,000" 1973, Chaptel 175; 181; 182 Page 16, line 5, delete "July 1" andinsert 'Vune 80" sion 2; 311; Chapters 36 ; Page 16, line 6, after the period insert "The complement of 1; 306, Sectic the state board of accountancy is increased by two positions." Chapters 71 ; 214, 267; 272 With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass. ters 294; :295 Chapters 599 The report waS adopted. 1; 622; 631; ~ tion 2, Subdi1 Norton from the Committee on Appropriations to which was referred: Reported t: H. F. No. 928, A bill for an act relating to retirement; volun­ Page 2 thrc teer firefighters' relief associations and independent nonprofit firefighting corporations; providing for a flexible statutory Page 28, Ii] service JPension' maximum; revising the administration of the fire state, aid program; ,', transferring,the financial examination, Page 28, de regulatory, supervisory and enforcement functions of the,police and fire.state aid program to the ,state auditor; providing a Page 28, Ii procedure for thereeognition of a funding surplus in the calcu- 53rd Day] MONDAY, MAY 14, 1979 2345 [53rd Day Anderson, 1., and Sieben, H., moved as follows: ded, and placed 1. That all materials relating to the Pavlak-Kempe election contest case shall be referred to the Comn1ittee on General Legis­ Jill and the roll lation and Veterans Affairs. lows: 2. The committee is directed to prepare a report on the mat­ ter for recommendation to the full House. In committee, the af­ fected parties shall have the right to introduce testimony, Sherwood exhibits and evidence pertaining to the election contest. Sieben, H. Sieben, M. Simoneau 3. For the purposes of this matter, a quorum of the Com­ Stadum Stoa mittee on General Legislation and Veterans Affairs shall consist Stowell of one-half of the members of said committee. Sviggum Swanson Thiede 4. The committee shall report to the House, to be immediately Tomlinson acted upon, at 6 :00 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 1979 recommend­ Valan ing: (a) no recommendation; (b) that Representative Pavlak be Valento permitted to retain his seat; or, (c) that the seat presently held Vanasek Voss by Representative Pavlak be declared vacant and that a new elec­ Waldorf tion be held. Weaver 'Welch Welker 5. Representative Robert Pavlak shall not vote on any sub­ Wenzel stantive or procedural votes relative to the committee report or Wieser the issue of his election contest. Wigley Wynia Zubay A roll call was requested and properly seconded. Speaker Searle POINT OF ORDER Halberg raised a point of order pursuant to Section 161 of "Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure" that the Anderson, I., and Sieben, H., motion was out of order. The Speaker ruled reed to. the point of order not well taken. lpecial Orders CALL OF THE HOUSE receding Gen- On the motion of Anderson, 1., and on the demand of 10 mem­ bers, a call of the House. was. ordered. The following members answered to their names: Aasness Blatz Elioff Haukoos Kelly lers for today .Adams Brinkman Ellingson Heap Kempe Ainley Byrne Enebo Heinitz Knickerbocker Albrecht Carlson, L. Erickson Hoberg Kostohryz Anderson, B. Casserly Esau Hokanson Kroening Anderson, D. Clark Evans Jacobs Kvam Anderson, G. Clawson Ewald Jaros Laidig Anderson, 1. Corbid Faricy Johnson, C. Lehto Anderson, R. Crandall Forsythe Johnson, D. Levi ,e be added as Battaglia Dean Friedrich Jude Long Begich Dempsey Fudro Kahn Ludeman Berglin Den Ouden Greenfield Kaley Luknic Berkelman Eken Halberg Kalis Mann :lay's session. 2346 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE [53rd Day 53rd Day] McCarron Norman Prahl McEachern Sieben, M. Weaver Norton Reding Simoneau Welch Those who Mehrkens Novak Rees Stadum Metzen Nysether Welker Reif Stoa Wenzel Adams Minne Olsen Rice Stowell Wigley Moe Onnen Rose Anderson, B. Sviggum Wynia Anderson, G. Munger Osthoff Rothenberg Swanson Zubay Murphy Otis Sarna Tomlinson Anderson, 1.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • State of Minnesota District Court County of Ramsey
    62-CV-17-3396 Filed in Second Judicial District Court 6/5/2017 12:23:54 PM Ramsey County, MN STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT Association for Government Accountability, Petitioner, Case Type: Civil v. Court File No.____________ Myron Frans in his Official Capacity as Commissioner of Management and Budget as a agency of the Executive Branch of the State of Minnesota; Minnesota House of Representatives Budget and Accounting Office, and Minnesota Senate Fiscal Services Department, Respondents. PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS INTRODUCTION The Petitioner Association for Government Accountability, a government watch-dog association, seeks an order from this Court to direct the Commissioner of Management and Budget to pay the Minnesota state legislators their respective salaries of $45,000 as prescribed by the Legislative Salary Council, mandated by the Minnesota Constitution. The Minnesota House of Representatives Budget and Accounting Office, and Minnesota Senate Fiscal Services Department are interested parties since the moneys for salaries are paid through these legislative departments. 62-CV-17-3396 Filed in Second Judicial District Court 6/5/2017 12:23:54 PM Ramsey County, MN During last year’s election, a state constitutional amendment was enacted that created a Legislative Salary Council which established the base salary of state legislators at $45,000, effective on July 1, 2017. Under Minnesota law, the State’s Constitution mandates the funding of constitutional prerogatives of elected officials. Here, the prerogative arises from a constitutional amendment about legislator salaries. Governor Dayton, with his recent line- item veto of funding for the legislative branch of government, brings the issue of funding prerogatives to the forefront and to the brink of a state constitutional crisis.
    [Show full text]
  • Front Cover 1998
    Session Summary with Special Session Prepared by MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE 175 STATE OFFICE BUILDING 100 CONSTITUTION AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55155-1298 (651) 296-2146 Highlights Introduction The 1998 Minnesota Legislature convened on Jan. 20, 1998, and lawmakers adjourned sine die late in the evening April 9, 1998. Lawmakers were in session for 46 legislative days, accumulating a total of 109 legislative days during the biennium. As specified by the Minnesota Constitution, the Legislature may meet for up to 120 legislative days during a two-year period. (A legislative day is counted when a quorum of either the House or Senate is present to conduct business as a body.) During the regular 1998 session, 1,629 bills were introduced in the House and 1,422 in the Senate. Of the 157 bills and four resolutions sent to the governor, a total of 15 were vetoed (11 full vetoes and four line-item vetoes). One bill was recalled by the Senate. The list of accomplishments from the 1998 session includes: a $1 billion capital projects law that will finance construction of public facilities around the state; a new tax law that provides more than $1 billion in tax rebates and reductions; an education initiative that will provide $70 million to help implement the state’s Graduation Standards; a measure that will provide a 3 percent raise for health care workers at nursing homes; and a proposed constitutional amendment that would eliminate the Office of the State Treasurer. Gov. Arne Carlson called legislators back April 20, 1998, for a special session to clarify a public policy question affecting Marvin Windows and Doors in Warroad, Minn.
    [Show full text]
  • 2009 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
    2009 ELECTION OF COUNTY BOARD CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR WAS CONDUCTED BY THE CLERK TO THE COUNTY BOARD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 06, 2009; 10:45 A.M. BY UNANIMOUS VOTE COMMISSIONER MIKE HANSON WAS ELECTED AS BOARD CHAIR AND BY UNANIMOUS VOTE COMMISSIONER KEVIN ADEE WAS ELECTED AS VICE CHAIR. REGULAR MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Held on Tuesday, January 6, 2009; 10:50 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Hanson, McBride, Adee, Lepper, Pavleck MEMBERS ABSENT: None OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Joel Maggert; Reporters Lisa Kaczke and Jerry Franzen 2009/01-01 Motion by Adee, seconded by Lepper to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Adee, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried. 2009/01-02 Motion by McBride, seconded by Lepper to approve the minutes from the December 23, 2008 regular meeting. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Adee, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried. 2009/01-03 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Adee to ratify year end payments of the Auditor, Health, Highway and Community Services claims in the amount of $179,424.29 under Board Motion 2008/12-20; to approve payment of the monthly County Board expense claims in the amount of $10,602.43; to approve payment of 2009 AMC general dues in the amount of $6,572.00, 2009 MACSSA dues in the amount of $741.00, and 2009 LPHA dues in the amount of $641.00; to authorize a fund transfer of $21,000 from the 2009 General Revenue Budget to the 2009 Community Service Budget for payment of Kootasca Senior Coordinator services through June 30, 2009 and for planning of the new non-profit senior services organization as set in the 2009 County Budget.
    [Show full text]
  • Minnesota's Budget Deficit and Possible Solutions
    1/1/2021 Before the Negotiations Begin: Minnesota's Budget Deficit and Possible Solutions | Humphrey School of Public Affairs Humphrey School of Public Affairs Before the Negotiations Begin: Minnesota's Budget Deficit and Possible Solutions Minnesota has a projected $5 billlion deficit over the next biennium.. The House and Senate propose reduced spending without tax increases,, while the governor''s proposall inclludes a mixture of spending cuts and an additionall tax increase on the state''s highest earners.. Is there a common ground to be found between the two pllans? Willl tax increases drive Minnesotans and Minnesota jobs away? Willl spending reductions have a disproportionate affect on llower and middlle income individualls? Leaders of the state llegisllature and governor''s cabinet assessed the budget decisions and consequences.. Additionalllly,, they gave us a snapshot of how this great difference in positions can be bridged.. Panellists inclluded: Amy Koch,, Minnesota Senator Majority Leader Kurt Zellers,, Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Myron Frans,, Commissioner,, Department of Revenue Jimim Schowaltlter,, Commissioner,, Minnesota Management and Budget The event was moderated by Steve Sviggum,, Regent at the University of Minnesota and former Speaker of the Minnesota House.. Parkiing + Diirections (/contact/parking.html)(/contact/parking.html) More Information For more information and disability accommodations,, pllease callll (612) 625-5340 or e-mail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])(mailto:[email protected]).. https://hhh-d7.prd.umn.edu/event/negotiations-begin-minnesotas-budget-deficit-and-possible-solutions 1/2 1/1/2021 Before the Negotiations Begin: Minnesota's Budget Deficit and Possible Solutions | Humphrey School of Public Affairs April 11,, 2011 12:30 AM to 1:45 PM Cowlles Auditorium,, Humphrey Schooll of Publlic Affairs LIISTEN TO AUDIIO (HTTPS://NETFILES.UMN.EDU/HHH/COMMUNICATIONS/PODCASTS(HTTPS://NETFILES.UMN.EDU/HHH/COMMUNICATIONS/PODCASTS 2011/BUDGET DEFICIT.WAV?UNIQ=-Q3A28F) © 2021 Regentts off tthe Uniiversiitty off Miinnesotta.
    [Show full text]
  • Minnesota House of Representatives No Date Set for Drazkowski
    PUBLIC INFORMATION SERVICES 175 State Office Building Minnesota 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 House of 651-296-2146 Fax: 651-297-8135 Representatives 800-657-3550 Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Speaker FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Aug. 8, 2007 Contact Lee Ann Schutz 651-296-0337 [email protected] No date set for Drazkowski swearing-in ceremony Election could mean a reshuffling of House committee assignments House Republicans kept their seat when Steve Drazkowski won the District 28B special election Tuesday. Although results are not final until certified by the State Canvassing Board, possibly next week, Drazkowski (R-Wabasha) garnered 3,762 votes, or 52.89 percent, to defeat Linda Pfeilsticker, who received 3,333 votes. An additional 18 write-in votes were cast. House Minority Leader Marty Seifert (R-Marshall) said Wednesday that no date has been set for the official swearing-in ceremony. Drazkowski will fill the seat vacated by Rep. Steve Sviggum. The former Republican House Speaker resigned in June after Gov. Tim Pawlenty appointed him Department of Labor and Industry commissioner. Because Sviggum held seats on several powerful House committees, including Finance and Ways and Means, there may be “shuffling of committee assignments” among more senior House Republicans, Seifert said. Drazkowski, an agriculture educator and cable contractor, said while he is open to any committee assignment, he is interested in serving on the agriculture committee. Drazkowski’s contact information will be 651-296-2273 or [email protected]. He is expected to take over Sviggum’s former office at 247 State Office Building.
    [Show full text]
  • Minnesota Legislative Report Card on Racial Equity
    MINNESOTA LEGISLATIVE REPORT CARD ON RACIAL EQUITY 2005–2006 JERMAINE TONEY ORGANIZING APPRENTICESHIP PROject | ORGANIZING APPRENTICESHIP PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION—Race Mtters in Minnesot ........................................................ 1 2005–2006 RACIAL EQUITY LEGISLATION................................................. 10 BILLS Eduction Equity ................................................................................................... 12 Civil Rights Equity nd Criminl Justice ................................................................... 17 Economic Equity ................................................................................................... 20 Helth Equity ........................................................................................................ 25 Institutionl Racism ............................................................................................... 28 Americn Indin Tril Sovereignty .......................................................................... 33 REPORTING ON THE GOVERNOR ................................................................. 36 LEGISLATIVE REPORT CARD Summry of the Report crd: Unfinished Business ................................................... 38 House Report crd ................................................................................................ 42 Sente Report crd ............................................................................................... 50 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • The Man Who Did Too Much Steve Sviggum Has Been in Public Office Most of His Life
    The man who did too much Steve Sviggum has been in public office most of his life. But last month he was again forced to choose between two jobs he was passionate about. By Kevin Burbach In an old hay shed 40 miles outside of St. Paul, Steve Sviggum stood boot-deep in cow manure on a grey Saturday morning, wrestling a three-week-old calf with a broken leg. He was gentle but firm as he handled the small cow and explained the passion he and his brothers have to help the calf survive. Steve Sviggum feeds hay to his cattle Saturday morning at a farm Less than 24 hours earlier, Sviggum roamed the halls of the near his home in Kenyon, Minn. In state Capitol, shaking hands with almost everyone he addition to working as communications director for the encountered — with the same approachable attitude he’s Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus, Sviggum grows corn and had since he came into state politics more than 30 years raises cattle with his two brothers. ago. Both scenes star the same man that was the subject of much criticism and controversy for almost a year as he twice wrestled with the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents over potential conflicts of interest before resigning in early March. It’s his desire to serve his community and state that Sviggum and those who have worked with him say drives him to continue to work in public service and often causes him to take on numerous — and what many have said are unmanageable — obligations.
    [Show full text]
  • One Stop | Directories | Search U of M View All Past Issues of Brief Vol
    Return to: University Relations : U of M Home One Stop | Directories | Search U of M View all past issues of Brief Vol. XXXI No. 1 • January 10, 2001 Editor: Pauline Oo, 612-624-7889, [email protected] Past issues President Yudof talked about "special aspects that differentiate the U" from other state higher education institutions to House Higher Education Committee Jan. 8. Discussion included funding sources, expenditures, and enrollment and employment statistics. Presentation is available at www.umn.edu/govrel. Presentation to Senate Higher Education Budget Division will be Jan. 22, 1 p.m., State Capitol. President-elect Bush has named Yudof to his 31-member transition advisory committee on education. "Education policy and reform are longtime interests of mine," said Yudof, "and I look forward to discussing these critical issues with those charged with setting our nation's policies." Bush has named 475 individuals, including Minnesotans Yudof and Gov. Ventura, to work on 15 committees. Provost Bruininks has been appointed to Governor's Workforce Development Council. Group advises governor on workforce development policies and plans strategies associated with Minnesota's workforce. Recent gift of $10 million to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is largest in its 42-year history. Arboretum, part of the Department of Horticultural Science, will use the gift from an anonymous donor to build new Visitor Center. Center will serve as formal entry point to gardens and collections; projected opening is 2004. Preliminary findings on unauthorized use of U long-distance telephone access code by 13 Gopher football student-athletes and other U students were released Dec. 20.
    [Show full text]
  • Minnesota House of Representatives • February 25, 994 • Volume 11, Number 1
    "I """-.,_,"'",, " \-~ I' ! ; "'" I Minnesota House of Representatives • February 25, 994 • Volume 11, Number 1 HF1802 - HF2078 Week in Review . .. Feb. 7 - 24, 1994 Highlights 1994 open ing ceremony. .. House session focuses on Anderson, TV cameras Noone waved to the cameras but everyone was aware of them Feb. 22, as the 1994 Minnesota Legislature got under way. For the first time in history, the House televised its floor session. And if lawmakers suffered stage fright, they didn'tshow it. Rep. Kris Hasskamp (DFL-Crosby) was one ofthe first people onscreen, taking the microphone to sing "From a Distance" to kick off opening day. For their first order of business, House members elected Rep. Irv Anderson (DFL­ Int'l Falls) speaker by an 81-to-50 margin over Rep. Steve Sviggum (IR-Kenyon). Three legislators were excused from the opening session. Anderson has served as speaker-designate since Rep. Dee Long (DFL-Mpls) resigned in September. He served as majority leader for about six months last year. Anderson's ascension to speaker is a story of patience and persistence. The 70-year-old DFLer was first elected to the House in 1964. He served as majority leader from 1974 to 1978 but lost a bid for On Feb. 22, Speaker of the House lrv Anderson acknowledged his wife, Phylli~, standing, and oth~r speaker in 1980 when a group of DFLers family members for their support throughout his political career. Seated are hiS son, Greg, and hiS joinedwithIndependent-Republicansto elect daughter, Cindy. another DFLer as speaker. He lost his House "Are you going to elect the new Irv or the seat in 1982 and lost bids for re-election in old Irv," the man asked Munger.
    [Show full text]
  • Session Weekly January 15, 1999
    A Nonpartisan Publication of the Minnesota House of Representatives ♦ January 15, 1999 ♦ Volume 16, Number 2 HF48-HF149 Session Weekly is a nonpartisan publication of the Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Office. During the 1999-2000 Legislative Minnesota House of Representatives • January 15, 1999 • Volume 16, Number 2 Session, each issue reports daily House action between Thursdays of each week, lists bill introductions and upcoming committee meeting schedules, and pro- Reflections vides other information. The publication A highly important official in state government is the speaker of the house, who is a service of the Minnesota House. presides over the largest legislative body. No fee. On Jan. 5 when Rep. Steve Sviggum (R-Kenyon) was elected speaker of the house, he To subscribe, contact: became the 60th person to hold the office since Minnesota’s territorial government Minnesota House of Representatives began in 1849. The last Republican speaker (then called an Independent-Republican) Public Information Office was David Jennings (IR-Truman), who presided from 1985 to 1987. 175 State Office Building As Minnesota prepares to celebrate its 150th year since becoming a territory and 141st St. Paul, MN 55155-1298 year as a state, Speaker Sviggum joins a historically unique and politically diverse cadre (651) 296-2146 or of elected officials. This group — 58 men and one woman — helped to shape, lead, and 1-800-657-3550 direct the passage of laws that now govern the state and its residents. TTY (651) 296-9896 Speakers have come to the Capitol from many political parties and all parts of the state.
    [Show full text]
  • 2003 Election Directory
    Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota Senate Updated January 16, 2003 2003 House Membership Statistics Unofficial list as of November 6, 2002 82 Republican members 52 DFL members 103 men 31 women 15 DFL women 16 Republican women 43 newly elected members 0 newly elected members previously served in the House 30 newly elected Republican members 13 newly elected DFL members 32.1 percent of House members did not serve last session 35 newly elected members are men 8 newly elected members are women 18.6 percent of newly elected members are women 23.1 percent of all House members are women 90 percent of incumbents were re-elected 1 Republican incumbent lost 9 DFL incumbents lost 37 seats were open 6 uncontested House races 3 uncontested races in DFL-held districts 3 uncontested races in Republican-held districts New House Republican members Peter Adolphson ................................................. 42A Doug Lindgren ....................................................... 2B Jeff Anderson........................................................27B Doug Magnus ...................................................... 22A Michael Beard...................................................... 35A Denny McNamara ...............................................57B Dick Borrell ...........................................................19B Doug Meslow .......................................................53B Laura Brod ........................................................... 25A Carla Nelson.......................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Rf R N Rit Kelliher Pledges Bipartisanship As She Takes Over As House Speaker
    I rf r n rit Kelliher pledges bipartisanship as she takes over as House speaker By PATTY OSTBERG n 1998 when House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-Mpls) began Icampaigning for her district seat, she was frequently greeted by her constituents with, "You're going to have some big shoes to fill." They were referring to former House Speak­ er Dee Long (DFL-Mpls), who previously held the spot and was the first female House speaker in state history. "I'm going to bring my own pair ofshoes," became Kelliher's response. From working for former House Speaker Bob Vanasek (DFL-New Prague) to helping override Gov. Jesse Ventura's veto of a $3 million allocation for the Guthrie Theater in 2000, Kelliher has walked miles in those shoes. She began her political marathon in the 1980's during Minnesota's farm crisis. As neighbors were forced off their lands due to falling land prices and rising farm debt, Kelliher remembers sitting across the dinner table looking in shock at her father. "I remember my dad crying," because ofthe stress and the threat of losing their 70-head dairy farm, she said. In response, she and her mother rode a school bus to the State Capitol for a farm rally. Sixteen at the time, she recalled a very cold day with people with their tractors and farm equipment lining the Capitol Mall and steps. The gathering fostered in her a sense of wanting to know who makes the types of decisions that affect people's livelihoods. learning by listening Eventually, the experience of working on a campaign during college led her to a job opportunity at the House with Vanasek.
    [Show full text]