This document is made available electronically by the Legislative Reference Library as part of an ongoing digital archiving project. http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/lrl.asp The number seven has long been associated with good luck. So if that's true, the 77th Session of the that convened Jan. 8 should be a particularly good one. Like most sessions, the opening days of 1991 have been marked by cooperation and goodwill. On the second day of Session, the DFL-controlled House and Senate granted Gov.-elect Arne Carlson three extra weeks to submit his proposed budget, recognizing the unusual circumstances of the November election. But few people, it seems, have forgotten what happened the last time a DFL­ controlled Legislature and an Independent-Republican governor were together. There were seven special sessions during the four years Al Quie was governor, from 1979 to 1983. The term special, as in special session, seemed to lose its meaning. This year, even before the Legislature convened, members and staff were already talking about the prospects of a special session. The Session Weekly, in a new and expanded format, plans to bring you all the highlights from legislative sessions - whether they're special or simply regular. This is the first of 21 planned issues. In this space, you'll find an overview of the week's events, which will also serve as an informal guide to the issue before you. Beginning on page 3 of every issue, you'll find brief news stories of what happened in the House during the past week. Each issue also contains the committee schedule for the coming week, a list of the bills that have been introduced in the past week, and a variety of informational articles about the Legislature and state government. In this issue, you'll find a handy pullout section that lists members' committee assignments, and committee meeting times and room numbers. In future issues, you'll also find a detailed chart that can be used to track bills through the legislative process. We go to press Thursday night and each issue must be at least 24 pages long, regardless of what happens at the Legislature. That way we qualify for a reduced postal rate. So even though the issues are longer than before, it costs much less to send-like flying to for half the price of a ticket to Bismarck. We hope you like the expanded format and take the time to read the many articles contained in each issue.

2 SESSION WEEKLY/January 11: 1991 Legislative News

Budget deadline

State lawmakers made the honeymoon official, granting Gov. Arne Carlson an extra three weeks to prepare a state budget package designed to balance an expected $1.2 billion revenue shortfall during the next two-year spending cycle. Both the state House and Senate agreed unanimously Wednesday, Jan. 9, to give Carlson until Feb. 20 to prepare his biennial budget address - 23 days beyond the constitutional deadline for submitting budget recommendations to the Legislature. The measure, SF 1, sped through both chambers on the first working day of the current session, passing 123-0 in the House and on a 59-0 vote in the Senate. Majority Leader Dee Long (DFL-Mpls) gives Rep. Robert Vanasek (DFL-New Prague) a Carlson is expected to sign the bill by congratulatory handshake, after he was vote House Speaker for the third time. Friday, an aide to the governor said. economic accountability." In supporting the extension, House Challenge 2000 Reps. Dean Hartle (IR-Owatonna) and Majority Leader Dee Long (DFL-Mpls) Newly appointed Education Commis­ Ken Nelson (DFL-Mpls) echoed the same said the measure shows House and sioner Gene Mammenga made his first concerns. Senate DFLers are willing to work with appearance before the Education Com­ Rep. Linda Scheid (DH-Brooklyn -the new Independent-Republican mittee Jan. 9 and endorsed the Park) expressed concern about how governor and the minority leadership. department's sweeping Challenge 2000 Challenge 2000 will help educators deal "We want to cooperate as much as report that calls for an overhaul of the with a "deep-rooted racism in our system possible, Long said, acknowledging, state's education system. . . . that threatens everything we do in however, that any postponement in The report, which was prepared by education." Carlson's budget package will shorten the former Department of Education Com­ Barb Yates of the Department of time lawmakers will have to address the missioner Tom Nelson, calls for dramatic Education (DOE) said the issue of looming state deficit. reforms, including an expansion of early overcoming racism is "woven through" Carlson requested the extra time in childhood family education and health many of the recommendations in the December, soon after state Department of care programs, transfer of more decision­ report. Revenue officials predicted a $1.2 billion making authority to local school boards, For example, one of its recommenda­ shortfall for the next two-year budget increased flexibility of teacher licensing tions is for the Legislature, in conjunction period rules, and the promotion of outcome­ with the DOE, to develop incentives to Revenue officials said a slowdown in ba.sed education in all Minnesota schools. encourage more minorities to become the economy and rising petroleum prices Although the report recommends that teachers. have caused state tax collections to fall more decisions be made at the local "When we talked to young people, that off. school board level, Rep. Kris Hasskamp was very much something that they told On Feb. 16, Carlson will present the (DFL-Crosby) questioned whether the us was critical to them - they wanted Legislature with his plan to reduce a pro­ plan would result in just "more state those role models," said Yates. jected $197 million shortfall for the current mandates." At the end of the discussion on budget period, which ends July 1. "It's great to start coming up with new Challenge 2000, Rep. Bob McEachem ideas, but when you start coming up with (DFL-Maple Lake) asked Mammenga: a whole new way of looking at education, "Now when you endorsed it [Challenge you have to compare the two worlds," 2000], does that mean that Ame en­ she says. "People want to see the new dorsed it too, or not? things happen ... but they also want the January 11, 1991 !SESSION WEEKLY 3 "I have every reason to believe he legislators' concerns about the health of Other topics discussed included solar shares my enthusiasm," Mammenga this region's banks. energy, ethanol, and natural gas for replied. Bank failures in the southwestern automobiles. "That's nice to hear because we expect United States, he noted, were tied to the great things from our dear leader, the bus~ in the oil fields, while recent Special elections governor, who campaigned on education troubles in the northeast are linked to Special elections are planned next as his number one priority." declines in the region's industrial month to fill two vacant seats in the economy and problems in commercial Minnesota House. Somber opening real estate. Balloting is scheduled Feb. S in District "Relatively speaking," Lyon says, "the Amid forecasts of budget woes in 1991, SOB, the seat previously held by Rep. Joe economy of this region is doing much the House Appropriations Committee Quinn. The four-term DFL lawmaker better." met to organize Jan. 10 for the 77th from Coon Rapids stepped downJan. S Session. Energy Committee to join the state District Court bench, Committee chair Rep. Wayne serving the lOthJudicial District in east­ Simoneau (DFL-Fridley) acknowledged For the first time since 1984 , the central Minnesota. the state's projected deficit after calling Minnesota House of Representatives has a Filings for House District SOB, com­ members to order Thursday,Jan. 10. standing committee on energy. prising Coon Rapids, Blaine, and Ham "Obviously, we're short of money," he House Speaker Robert Vanasek (DFL­ Lake in southern Anoka county, will said. "I hope nobody rushes out trying to N ew Prague) said he named the new close Jan. lS. A primary, if necessary, find new areas to spend on." committee because energy has re­ would be heldJan. 22. Before breaking up into the five emerged as a major issue House Speaker Robert Vanasek (DFL­ separate Appropriations divisions, The committee, chaired by Rep. Mary New Prague) has selected state Rep. committee members watched a 13- Murphy (DFL-Hermantown), met Jan. 9 Richard Krueger (DFL-Staples) to replace minute videotape on homelessness in for an organizational meeting. Members Quinn as speaker pro tern. America. of the committee discussed various issues A special election will likely be held The tape, a joint project of the National that they would like the committee to Feb. 12 for former Rep. Elton Redalen's Mental Health Organization and Families focus on during the legislative session. seat in House District 32B in southeast­ for the Homeless, depicted the most Rep. Gil Gutknecht (IR-Rochester) said ern Minnesota. The Independent­ visable form of poverty through a series he would like the committee to look at Republican from Fountain left office Jan. of still photographs. It was narrated with the energy implications of the state's 10 to become commissioner of the the words and poetry of homeless transportation system. Rep. Andy Department of Agriculture in Gov. Ame Americans. Dawkins (DFL-St. Paul) added that he Carlson's new administration. would like energy efficient lighting to be State law requires that special elections Banking worries discussed, as well as a loan fund that be held within 28 days to fill vacated would allow people to buy more energy­ legislative seats. Filings in District 32B The 30 members of the Financial efficient appliances. Institutions and Insurance Committee will probably close by Jan. 22, with a will spend several weeks learning about primary to follow one week later if the complex banking and insurance needed. industries, says Rep. Wes Skoglund (DFL-Mpls), chair of the committee. The committee can expect to deal with several major issues this session, includ­ ing health care access, the solvency of insurance companies, and no-fault insurance, Skoglund told the group during its first meeting Jan. 9. Committee members expressed concern about recent East Coast bank failures as they listened to and questioned Jim Lyon, vice president of banking supervision for the Federal Reserve Bank of . Lyon explained the evolution of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., and hinted at Rep. Elton Redalen (IR-Fountain) got a hug from his youngest daughter, Jane, after he coming federal and state reform of the announced to the House that he would resign his seat to become commissioner. of banking business. He also calmed agriculture. Daughter Sharon and grandson Matthew, (left) also were present.

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The biggest change in the makeup of :=:tJ=MW.M~iM@Mitt...... :.:-:·:-:·:·:-:-:.:·:-:···· the House was in the number of attor­ DFL 79 neys. There are now 18 attorneys serving IA 53 in the House, up from 15 in 1990. The Minnesota Legislature began the That's a significant increase from the 4 yr. 77th Session with 23 new members, but 12 attorneys who served in the House in Undergraduate Degree the balance of power between the two 1987, but still below the 27 attorneys major parties remains virtually un­ who served in 1963. At that time, when changed from the 76th Session. the Legislature met every other year, it The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party was easier for attorneys, as it was for controls the House by a 79-53 margin many other professions, to take time off over Independent-Republicans, with two to serve. seats still open. Before the November Many other occupations remained elections, DFLers held control by an 80- relatively stable between 1990 and 1991. Homemaker was cited by seven mem­ 54 margin. Likewise, the rankings of the most bers, followed by trades/labor (4), real common professions among House estate (3), and auctioneers (2). members remained about the same, Occupations that showed an increase There have also been some shifts in the although the number of farmers has over 1990 are consultants (5 to 7) and educational makeup of the House. decreased slightly from earlier levels. government workers (2 to 4). The number of legislators who hold And the number of women serving in Among other occupations cited were some kind of college undergraduate the House has reached an all-time high, banker, counselor, pharmacist, engineer, degree has increased significantly from with 29 members - up from 27 a year certified public accountant, loan officer, 31in1990 to 48 in 1991. However, ago. securities representative, executive those who have done some graduate Farming, the traditional number one director for a non-profit organization, work has declined from 2 7 to 17, as have occupation in the House, is now tied for and a social issues program director. those with vo-tech or some college (32 in first as the most common occupation Many of the occupations were some- 1990 compared to 25 in 1991). Members among members. A total of 20 members holding graduate degrees dropped sightly :_;:_,.::.i_!:.i_;··;.~:_,:_;·.;·.1.::_i'.::_P.•·.;:.-'_,'.'.:.~.=:·_:b.. ;:_::6_:_=::.P.:'.:a.'::_)_,;:_J~rj!:::J!ifii listed farming as their main job this .·.·.·.·::·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:· from 31 to 29 . year- down from 23 a year ago. Farming 20 The average age of House members is That's a pronounced drop from the 27 4 7, with the youngest member at 26 and members who cited farming in 1987, but the oldest at 79. The largest group of still above the all-time low for farmers in legislators are the 27 who are currently 1977, when only 18 members listed it as serving their third term. The next largest their occupation. group is the 21 who are in their first term Business was also cited by 20 members (the two other members elected in as their occupation, which was in second November had previously served in the place a year ago. That gives farmers and House). There are 16 fifth-term mem­ business 30 percent of House member­ bers, 15 second-term members, 12 ship, or 15 percent each. fourth-term members, and 10 tenth-term Farming and business were followed by members. educator (19) and full-time legislator (19) Rep. Willard Munger (DFL-Duluth) among occupations. The number of full­ continues as Minnesota's elder statesman, time legislators remains unchanged from serving his 18th term and will have his a year ago, but the ranks of educators 80th birthday later this month. increased by two during that time. This breakdown was based on 132 members - two short of the 134 House

21-30 districts. Special elections are expected to what difficult to categorize, however. For be held next month for the seats previ­ example, seven additional members listed ously held by Reps. Elton Redalen (IR­ legislator as a secondary occupation and Fountain), who was named commis­ eight listed it as their primary job, while sioner of the Department of Agriculture, 61-70 12 also citing a secondary occupation. But andjoe Quinn (DFL-Coon Rapids), who these members were not included in the was named a district court judge. NotAvalleble 20 count of full-time legislators. January 11, 1991 /SESSION WEEKLY 5 II II I I I

Children peeped over mahogany desk tops, yawned, and stretched as families joined lawmakers on the House floor for the convening of the 77th Session of the Legislature on Tuesday, Jan 8. The rap of Secretary of State Joan Growe's gavel brought the session to order, but the many children and grandchildren continued to squirm as the proceedings progressed. Legislators opened business by re-electing Rep. Robert Vanasek (DFL-New Prague) to another term as speaker of the House. Vanasek is now entering his fourth year as speaker. Later, Rep. Elton Redalen (IR-Fountain), newly appointed commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, resigned before his colleagues. "It's hard to say goodbye," said Redalen, who served 13 years in the House. But for 21 new legislators and their families, January 8 was their first official hello. And for two other members, Reps. Irv Anderson (DFL-Intemational Falls) and Ray Welker (IR-Montevideo), it was an official "happy-to-see-you again." Anderson and Welk er have returned to the House after serving earlier in the Legislature.

Rep. Jerry Janezich's niece, Jennifer, and son, Craig, enjoy their view on the proceed­ ings from behind the legislator's desk.

right: First-term Rep. Jeff Hanson his and son, Adam, enjoy a playful moment's respite from the pomp and ceremony.

Alexander Abrams (right) tries out a prone perspective on the proceedings while, in the background, brother Benjamin's chin meets his bow tie. They're the sons of Rep. Ron Abrams. Erik Sviggum, son of Rep. Steve Sviggum, is attentive as House Speaker Robert Vanasek is sworn in.

Ashley remains perched on grandfather Dennis Newinski's left arm as he raises his right hand to be sworn in. Joining Rep. Newinski are his wife, Sharie, and another granddaughter, Genelle.

Rep. Dean Hartle's grandson, Sam, stakes out a cozy place to take in opening ceremonies.

When the ceremonies begin to seem long, a good stretch revives Brittany, granddaughter of Rep. Andy Steensma. Making a difference

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Introducing the first bill in the Minne­ The effort, however, eventually failed. key environmental concern in Minnesota, sota House of Representatives is a lot like Fifty years ago, HF 1 was a bill seeking he doubts it will pass in 60 days, which is having your name appear first in the to raise old-age assistance payments from how long Gov. Ame Carlson has said it telephone directory - with one impor­ $50 to $75 a month. It took five days will take to pass a wetlands bill. tant exception. after the 1949 session began to introduce "It's probably the No. 1 environmental It can make a difference. the bill, and the measure apparently died bill we'll have this session," Munger says, This session, HFl belongs to Rep. in committee. and he promises that it will be controver­ Willard Munger (DFL-Duluth) and the Although Munger says his bill reflects a sial. wetlands protection issue. "It was between me and [Rep. Paul] House File1 topics set legislative tone Ogren," says Munger, referring to the Aitkin DFLer who introduced HF2, a Here's a list of House Filel's introduced in the past five legislative sessions: measure calling for a state health insur­ 76th Session (1989-1990): HFl called for allowing six-member juries in ance program. nonfelony cases. Munger agrees with other lawmakers 75th Session (1987-1988): HFl extended and financed the farm mediation that introducing HF 1 carries with it a and interest rate buydown programs. certain amount of political clout. 74th Session (1985-1986): HFl set down the procedure to merge the cities of "There is a psychological importance to International Falls and South International Falls. that kind of magical House File l," says 73rd Session (1983-1984): HFl called for a Minnesota Equal Rights Amend­ Sen. Randy C. Kelly (DFL-St. Paul), who ment to the state Constitution. in 1989, while serving in the House, 72nd Session.(1981-1982): HFl called for payment of state school aid money introduced that session's HFl. that was not paid in fiscal year 1981 because of the governor's spending cuts. His bill called for a constitutional And in the first Territorial Legislature in Minnesota, House Bill No. 1in1849 amendment allowing six-member juries initially called for regulating grocery licenses. in nonfelony court cases. Introduced on the second day of the session in January 1989, the bill was signed into law just over a month later. The HF 1 designation is usually given to a piece of legislation that the House leadership deems important, Kelly says. At the start of a session, House members jockey for the No. 1 position. "Ulti­ mately, the speaker determines what goes on top of the heap," Kelly says. HFl can set the tone for a legislative session and often reflects key Minnesota issues. Responding to problems in agriculture, for example, HFl in the 1987-88 session called for extending and financing the farm mediation and interest rate buydown programs. In 1983, Rep. Phyllis Kahn (DFL-Mpls) introduced that session's HFl, which called for a Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment. The bill followed the failure of the federal ERA, Kahn recalls. "We wanted to make a point," she says. In fact, HFl wasn't the only bill intro­ duced that year calling for a state ERA. Only five members can sign onto a bill, so HFl was followed by 18 similar bills numbered HF2-HF12 and HF15-HF21.

8 SESSION WEEKLY/January 11, 1991 Minnesota House of Representatives 991 Meinbership

District/Member/Party ...... Room* Phone 296-** District/Member/Party ...... Room* Phone 296-**

45A Abrams, Ron (IR) ...... 209 ...... 9934 S5B McPherson, Harriet (IR) ...... 245 ...... SSll lOB Anderson, Bob (IR) ...... 317 ...... 4946 39B Milbert,RobertP.(DFL) ...... 579 ...... 4192 3A Anderson, Irv (DFL) ...... 58S ...... 4936 38A Morrison, Connie (IR) ...... 387 ...... 4212 30B Anderson, Richard H. (IR) ...... 239 ...... 863S 7A Munger, Willard (DFL) ...... 479 ...... 4282 6A Battaglia, David P. (DFL) ...... 377 ...... 2190 BA Murphy, Mary (DFL) ...... SS7 ...... •...... 2676 18B Bauerly,Jerry J. (DFL) ...... 339 ...... 5377 62A Nelson, Ken (DFL) ...... 367 ...... 4244 56B Beard, Pat (DFL) ...... S6S ...... 313S 12A Nelson, Syd G. (DFL) ...... 551 ...... 4293 6B Begich, Joseph R. (DFL) ...... 4 77 ...... S063 S4B Newinski, Dennis R. (IR) ...... 223 ...... 1188 16B Bertram.Jeff (DFL) ...... S71 ...... 4373 66B O'Connor, Rich M. (DFL) ...... 593 ...... 7807 llB Bettermann, Hilda (IR) ...... 31S ...... 4317 14 A Ogren, Paul Anders (DFL) ...... 443 ...... 7808 33B Bishop, Dave (IR) ...... 3S7 ...... OS73 44A Olsen, Sally (IR) ...... 261...... 3964 41B Blatz, Kathleen (IR) ...... 281 ...... 4218 2B Olson, Edgar (DFL) ...... 525 ...... 4265 35B Bodahl, Larry D. (DFL) ...... 423 ...... 8872 28B Olson, Katy (DFL) ...... 549 ...... S3 73 SB Boo, Ben (IR) ...... 311 ...... 2228 16A Omann, Bernie (IR) ...... 295 ...... 6612 llA Brown, Chuck (DFL) ...... S69 ...... 4929 22B Onnen, Tony (IR) ...... 277 ...... 1S34 46B Carlson, Lyndon R. (DFL) ...... 379 ...... 42SS 64B Orenstein, Howard (DFL) ...... 521 ...... 4199 4 7B Carruthers, Phil (DFL) ...... S75 ...... 3 709 59B Orfield, Myron W. (DFL) ...... 553 ...... 9281 60A Clark, Karen (DFL) ...... S03 ...... 0294 66A Osthoff, Tom(DFL) ...... S91 ...... 4224 21B Cooper, Roger (DFL) ...... 54S ...... 4346 23B Ostrom, Don (DFL) ...... 401 ...... 7065 9B Dauner, Marvin K. (DFL) ...... S81 ...... 6829 3 7B Ozment, Dennis (IR) ...... 28 7 ...... 4 306 65A Dawkins, Andy (DFL) ...... 371 ...... SlSS 42A Pauly, Sidney (IR) ...... 273 ...... 7449 23A Dempsey, Terry (IR) ...... 267 ...... 9303 S2B Pellow, Richard M. (IR) ...... 21S ...... 0141 21A Dille, Steve (IR) ...... 227 ...... 4344 34B Pelowski, Gene.Jr. (DFL) ...... 531 ...... 8637 24A Dorn.John (DFL) ...... S33 ...... 3248 20A Peterson, Doug (DFL) ...... 523 ...... 4228 42B Erhardt, Ron (IR) ...... 241 ...... 4363 39A Pugh, ThomasW. (DFL) ...... SOl ...... 6828 67A Farrell.Jim (DFL) ...... 407 ...... 4277 31B Reding, LeoJ. (DFL) ...... 537 ...... 4193 24 B Frederick, Marcel "Sal" (IR) ...... 303 ...... SS 13 46A Rest, Ann H. (DFL) ...... 439 ...... 4176 32A Frerichs, Donald L (IR) ...... 389 ...... 4378 57A Rice,Jamesl. (DFL) ...... 381 ...... 4262 40A Garcia, Edwina (DFL) ...... 539 ...... S3 7S 25B Rodosovich, Peter G. (DFL) ...... 4S l ...... 823 7 27A Girard.Jim (IR) ...... 213 ...... S374 SA Rukavina, Tom (DFL) ...... 473 ...... 0170 9A Goodno, Kevin P. (IR) ...... 327 ...... SSlS 52A Runbeck, Linda C. (IR) ...... 329 ...... 4226 61A Greenfield, Lee (DFL) ...... 37S ...... 0173 58A Sarna,Johnj. (DFL) ...... S63 ...... 4219 l 7B Gruenes, Dave (IR) ...... 201 ...... 6316 35A Schafer, Gary L (IR) ...... 217 ...... 8634 33A Gutknecht, Gil (IR) ...... 309 ...... 9249 47A Scheid, Unda (DFL) ...... 583 ...... 37Sl 56A Hanson, Jeff 0. (DFL) ...... 44S ...... 3018 48B Schreiber, Bill (IR) ...... 24 7 ...... 4128 30A Hartle, Dean (IR) ...... 2SS ...... S368 38B Seaberg, Arthur W. (IR) ...... 393 ...... 3533 13A Hasskamp, Kris (DFL) ...... 413 ...... 4333 44B Segal, Gloria M. (DFL) ...... 417 ...... 9889 31A Haukoos, Bob (IR) ...... 279 ...... 8216 51B Simoneau, Wayne (DFL) ...... 36S ...... 4331 63B Hausman, Alice (DFL) ...... 349 ...... 3824 61B Skoglund, Wesley j. (DFL) ...... 409 ...... 4330 40B Henry, Joyce (IR) ...... 323 ...... 7158 43A Smith, Steve (IR) ...... 353 ...... 9188 41A Hufnagle, Paul C. (IR) ...... 229 ...... 7803 3B Solberg, Loren A. (DFL) ...... 4S3 ...... 2365 29A Hugoson, Gene (IR) ...... 221 ...... 3240 lB Sparby, Wally (DFL) ...... 351 ...... 9918 49B Jacobs, Joel (DFL) ...... 48S ...... 4231 S3B Stanius, Brad (IR) ...... 259 ...... 5363 SB Janezich,JerryR. (DFL) ...... S97 ...... 0172 27B Steensma, Andy G. (DFL) ...... 471 ...... 4336 7B Jaros, Mike (DFL) ...... SS9 ...... 4246 26A Sviggum, Steven A. (IR) ...... 23 7 ...... 2273 S7B Jefferson, Richard H. (DFL) ...... S77 ...... 86S9 55A Swenson, Doug (IR) ...... 321 ...... 4124 19B Jennings, Loren G. (DFL) ...... 331 ...... OS18 lOA Thompson, Loren P. (DFL) ...... 529 ...... S387 S lA Johnson, Alice M. (DFL) ...... S lS ...... 5S 10 37A Tompkins, Eileen]. (IR) ...... 231 ...... 5506 4A Johnson, Robert A. (DFL) ...... 34S ...... 5S 16 67B Trimble, Steve (DFL) ...... 491 ...... 4201 34A Johnson, Virgil]. (IR) ...... 207 ...... 1069 lA Tunheim, Jim (DFL) ...... 335 ...... 9635 58B Kahn, Phyllis (DFL) ...... 369 ...... 42S7 15A Uphus, Sylvester (IR) ...... 253 ...... 5185 29B Kalis, Henry j. (DFL) ...... S43 ...... 4240 54A Valente, DonJ. (IR) ...... 359 ...... 71S3 36A Kelso, Becky (DFL) ...... 4 lS ...... 1072 25A Vanasek, Robert (DFL) ...... 463 ...... 4229 4B Kinkel, Anthony G. "Tony" (DFL) ...... 449 ...... 24Sl 64A Vellenga, Kathleen (DFL) ...... 509 ...... 8799 43B Knickerbocker, Jerry (IR) ...... 283 ...... 431S 62B Wagenius,Jean (DFL) ...... 517 ...... 4200 18A Koppendrayer, LeRoy j. (IR) ...... 233 ...... 6746 26B Waltman, Bob (IR) ...... 289 ...... 9236 S3A Krinkie, Philip B. (IR) ...... 2ll ...... 2907 49A Weaver, Charlie (IR) ...... 243 ...... 1729 12B Krueger, Richard "Rick" (DFL) ...... 403 ...... 3201 60B Wejcman, Unda (DFL) ...... 431 ...... 71S2 19A Lasley, Harold (DFL) ...... 433 ...... 5364 20B Welker, Ray (IR) ...... 291 ...... S066 45B Leppik, Peggy (IR) ...... 22S ...... 7026 15B Welle,AlanW. (DFL) ...... 437 ...... 6206 2A Ueder, Bernard L. (DFL) ...... 527 ...... 5091 l3B Wenzel, Stephen G. (DFL) ...... 487 ...... 4247 48A Ummer, Warren E. (IR) ...... 301 ...... 5502 28A Winter, Ted (DFL) ...... 411 ...... SSOS S9A Long, Dee (DFL) ...... 459 ...... 0171 SOB Open 14B Laurey, Becky j. (DFL) ...... 421 ...... 4308 32B Open SOA Lynch, Teresa (IR) ...... 313 ...... 5369 36B Macklin, Bill (IR) ...... 307 ...... 6926 •All rooms are in the State Office Building, St. Paul MN 551SS 65B Mariani, Carlos (DFL) ...... 507 ...... 9714 .,..All area codes are (612) 17A Marsh, Marcus (IR) ...... 203 ...... 7806 Jan. ll, 1991 22A McEachern, Bob (DFL) ...... 343 ...... 4237 63A McGuire, Mary Jo (DFL) ...... 567 ...... 4342 Minnesota State Senate 1991 Meinbership District/Member/Party ...... Room* ...... Phone296-** District/Member/Party ...... Room* ...... Phone296-**

22 Adkins, Betty A. (DFL) ...... G-29 Cap ...... ,. 5981 9 Langseth, Keith (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap ...... 3205 29 Beckman, Tracy L. (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap ...... 5713 10 Larson, Cal (IR) ...... 145 SOB ...... 5655 41 Belanger, William V.,Jr. (IR) ...... 107 SOB ...... 5975 3 Lessard, Bob (DFL) ...... 111 Cap ...... 4136 32 Benson, Duane D. (IR) ...... 147 SOB ...... 3903 47 Luther, William P. (DFL) ...... 205 Cap ...... 8869 17 Benson, Joanne (IR) ...... 153 SOB ...... 6455 63 Marty.John]. (DFL) ...... G-9 Cap ...... 5645 11 Berg, Charles A. (DFL) ...... 328 Cap ...... 5094 48 McGowan, Patrick D. (IR) ...... 129 SOB ...... 2159 60 Berglin, Linda (DFL) ...... G-9 Cap ...... 4261 26 Mehrkens, Lyle G. (IR) ...... 127 SOB ...... 8075 21 Bernhagen, John (IR) ...... 113 SOB ...... 4131 49 Merriam, Gene (DFL) ...... 122 Cap ...... 4154 16 Bertram, Joe (DFL) ...... 323 Cap ...... 2084 39 Metzen,James P. (DFL) ...... 303 Cap ...... 4370 33 Brataas, Nancy (IR) ...... 139 SOB ...... 4848 2 Moe, Roger D. (DFL) ...... 208 Cap ...... 2577 14 Chmielewski, Florian (DFL) ...... 325 Cap ...... 4182 44 Mondale, Ted A. (DFL) ...... 325 Cap ...... 7-8065 64 Cohen, Richard]. (DFL) ...... ; ...... G-27 Cap ...... 5931 34 Morse, Steven (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap ...... 5649 50 Dahl, Gregory L. (DFL) ...... 235 Cap ...... 5003 25 Neuville, Thomas M. (IR) ...... 135 SOB ...... 1279 18 Davis, Charles R. (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap ...... 2302 52 Novak, Steven G. (DFL) ...... 322 Cap ...... 4334 30 Day, Richard H. (IR) ...... 105 SOB ...... 9457 43 Olson, Gen (IR) ...... 125 SOB ...... 1282 27 DeCramer, GaryM. (DFL) ...... 309 Cap ...... 6820 65 Pappas, Sandra L. (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap ...... 1802 5 Dicklich, Ronald R. (DFL) ...... 235 Cap ...... 2859 37 Pariseau, Pat (IR) ...... 109 SOB ...... 5252 4 Finn, Harold "Skip" R. (DFL) ...... 321 Cap ...... 6128 31 Piper, Pat (DFL) ...... G-9 Cap ...... 9248 61 Flynn, Carol (DFL) ...... 227 Cap ...... 4274 58 Pogemiller, Lawrence]. (DFL) ...... 306 Cap ...... 7809 51 Frank, Don (DFL) ...... 225 Cap ...... 2877 56 Price, Leonard R. (DFL) ...... 111 Cap ...... 7-8060 20 Frederickson, David]. (DFL) ...... 306 Cap ...... 5640 62 Ranum, Jane (DFL) ...... 317 Cap ...... 7-8061 23 Frederickson, Dennis R. (IR) ...... 143 SOB ...... 8138 46 Reichgott, Ember D. (DFL) ...... 301 Cap ...... 2889 8 Gustafson, Jim (IR) ...... 115 SOB ...... 4314 35 Renneke, Earl W. (IR) ...... 117 SOB ...... 4125 38 Halberg, Charles C. (IR) ...... 133 SOB ...... 4120 40 Riveness, Phil]. (DFL) ...... 309 Cap ...... 7-8062 24 Hottinger,John C. (DFL) ...... G-29 Cap ...... 6153 12 Sams, Dallas C. (DFL) ...... G-9 Cap ...... 7-8063 54 Hughes, Jerome M. (DFL) ...... 328 Cap ...... 4183 13 Samuelson, Don (DFL) ...... 124 Cap ...... 4875 15 Johnson, Dean E. (IR) ...... 131 SOB ...... 3826 7 Solon, Sam G. (DFL) ...... 303 Cap ...... 4188 6 Johnson, Douglas]. (DFL) ...... 205 Cap ...... 8881 59 Spear, Allan H. (DFL) ...... G-27 Cap ...... 4191 19 Johnson, Janet (DFL) ...... 303 Cap ...... 5419 42 Storm, Donald A. (IR) ...... 119 SOB ...... 6238 36 Johnson, Terry D. (IR) ...... 151 SOB ...... 4123 1 Stumpf, LeRoy A. (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap ...... 8660 67 Kelly, Randy C. (DFL) ...... G-27 Cap ...... 5285 45 Traub,Judy (DFL) ...... 235 Cap ...... 7-8064 53 Knaak, Fritz (IR) ...... 149 SOB ...... 1253 28 Vickerman, Jim (DFL) ...... 122 Cap ...... 5650 57 Kroening, Carl W. (DFL) ...... 124 Cap ...... 4302 66 Waldorf, Gene (DFL) ...... 317 Cap ...... 3809 55 Laidig, Gary W. (IR) ...... 141 SOB ...... 4351 "'Capitol or State Office Building, St. Paul MN 55155 *"'All area codes are (612) Minnesota House and Senate Meinbership A• Jim Tunheim-DFL A• Bernie Omann-IR A• Bob Haukoos-IR A• Ann H. Rest-DFL A• Karen Clark-DFL B ·Wally Sparby-DFL 1 B •Jeff Bertram-DFL B •Leo J. Reding-DFL J4 B • Lyndon R. Carlson-DFL B •Linda Wejcman-DFL 1 Sen. LeRoy A. Stumpf-DFL Sen. Joe Bertram, Sr.-DFL Sen. Pat Piper-DFL 4 Sen. Ember D. Reichgott-DFI Sen. Linda Berglin-DFL A• Bernard L 'Bernie' Lieder-D A• Marcus Matsh-IR A• Donald L. Frerichs-JR A• Linda Scheid-DFL A • Lee Greenfield-DFL B • Edgar Olson-DFL B • Dave Gruenes-IR B • Elion R. Redalen-IR B • Phil Carruthers-DFL B •Wesley J. 'Wes' Skogltrd-DFL 2 Sen. Roger D. Moe-DFL 17 Sen. Joanne Benson-IR 32 Sen. Duane D. Benson-JR 47 Sen. William P. Lulher-DFL Sen. Carol Fl)111l·DFL A • Irv Anderson-DFL A• LeRoy J. Koppend. rayer-IR A• GM Gutknecht·IR A• Warren E. Ummer-IR A• Ken Nelson-DFL B •Loren A. Solberg-DFL B •Jerry J. Bauerly-DFL B •Dave Bishop-IR B •Bin Schreiber-JR B •Jean Wagenius-DFL 3 Sen. Bob Lessard-DFL 18 Sen. Charles R. Davis-DFL 33 Sen. Nancy Brataas-IR 48 Sen. Patrick D. McGowan-IR Sen. Jane Ranum-DFL A• Bob Johnson-DFL A• Hatold Lasley-DFL A• Virgil J. Johnson-IR A• Cha/Ne Weaver-IR A• Mary Jo McGuire-DFL B •Anthony G. "Tony' Kiokel-C B • Loren G. Jerrings-DFL B • Gene Pelowski, Jr .-DFL B • Joel Jacobs-D FL B • Alice Hausman-DFL Sen. Harold 'Skip' R. Finn-DR 19 Sen. Janet Johnson-DFL 34 Sen. Steven Morse-DFL 49 Sen. Gene Merriam-DFL Sen. John J. Marty-DFL A• Tom Rukavina-DFL A• Doug Peterson-DFL A • Gary L. Schafer-IR A• Teresa Lynch-IR A •Kathleen Vellenga-DFL B •Jerry R. Janezich-DFL B • Ray Welker-IR B • Larry D. Bodahl-DFL B •Joe Ouinn-DFL B •Howard Orenstein-DFL 5 Sen. Ronald R. Dicklich-DFL 20 Sen. David J. Frederickson-DFL 3 Sen. Earl W. Renneke-IR 50 Sen. Gregory L. Dahl-DFL Sen. Richard J. Cohen-DFL A• Da-.id P. Ballaglia-DFL A • Steve DHle-IR A • Becky Kelso-DFL A • Alice M. Johnson-DFL A• Andy Dawkins-DFL B •Joseph R. BegidrDFL B • Roger Cooper-DFL B • BiN Macklin-IR B •Wayne Simoneau-DFL B • Carlos Mariani-DFL 6 Sen. Douglas J. Johnson-DFL Sen. John Bernhagen-JR 36 Sen. Terry D. Johnston-IR 51 Sen. Don Frank-OFL Sen. Sandra L. 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AGRICULTURE Economic Development, Infrastructure, Human Resources Division (24 members) and Regulation Division APPROPRIATIONS Mon., 10 a.m., Room 5 APPROPRIATIONS (10 members) Information ...... 296-424 7 (10 members) Mon.,-Thurs., 8 a.m., Room 200 Wenzel-DFL, Chair Mon.,-Thurs., 8 a.m., Room 400S Information ...... 296-0173 Steensma-DFL, Vice Chair Information ...... 296-4 262 Greenfield-DFL, Chair Anderson, D-IR Kalis-DFL Rice-DFL, Chair Jennings-DFL, Vice Chair Bauerly-DFL Koppendrayer-IR Lieder-DFL, Vice Chair Anderson, B.-IR Rodosovich-DFL Bertram-DFL Krueger-DFL Frederick-IR Sarna-DFL Clark-DFL Segal-DFL Brown-DFL McPherson-IR Frerichs-IR Seaberg-IR Gruenes-IR Simoneau-DFL Cooper-DFL Nelson, S-DFL Kalis-DFL Simoneau-DFL Murphy-DFL Stanius-IR Dauner-DFL Olson, E-DFL Pelowski-DFL Steensma-DFL Staff: Dille-IR Omann-IR Staff: Victor A. Thorstenson-Cmte. Admin. Frederick-IR Peterson-DFL Mike Charbonneau-Cmte. Admin. 304D State Office Building ..... 296-2317 Girard-IR Sparby-DFL 382 State Office Building ...... 296-4115 Marguerite Maloney-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Hugoson-IR Uphus-IR Mary M. Larson-Cmte. Leg. Asst. 375 State Office Building ...... 296-7189 Kahn-DFL Winter-DFL 381 State Office Building ...... 296-5486 Staff: State Government Division Pat Plonski-Cmte. Admin. Education Division APPROPRIATIONS 4 74 State Office Building ...... 296-4172 (9 members) Julianne Bebus-Cmte. Leg. Asst. APPROPRIATIONS 487 State Office Building ...... 296-5403 (9 members) Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m., Room 3005 Mon.,-Thurs., 8 a.m., Room 300N Information ...... 296-4257 APPROPRIATIONS Information ...... 296-4255 Kahn-DFL, Chair (45 members) Carlson, L.-DFL, Chair Pugh-DFL, Vice Chair Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 a.m., Room 200 Dom-DFL, Vice Chair Bishop-IR Tompkins-IR Simoneau-DFL Trimble-DFL Information ...... 296-4331 Bertram-DFL Morrison-IR Brown-DFL Orenstein-DFL Solberg-DFL Welker-IR Simoneau-DFL, Chair Haukoos-IR Simoneau-DFL · Krueger-DFL Brown-DFL, Vice Chair Limmer-IR Staff: Anderson,B.-IR Munger-DFL Staff: Jacquelyne Burke Rosholt-Cmte. Admin. Battaglia-DFL Murphy-DFL Molly A. Grove-Cmte. Admin. 304C State Office Building ..... 296-4112 Bertram-DFL Omann-IR 328 State Office Building ...... 296-5528 Judith Richardson-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Bishop-IR Orenstein-DFL Dori E. Vaughan-Cmte. Leg. Asst. 369 State Office Building ...... 296-7173 Carlson, L.-DFL Osthoff-DFL 379 State Office Building ...... 296-3367 Clark-DFL Pelowski-DFL COMMERCE Dorn-DFL Pugh-DFL Environment and Natural Resources Frederick-IR Rice-DFL (20 members) Frerichs-IR Rodosovich-DFL Division Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m. Greenfield-DFL Sarna-DFL APPPROPRIATIONS Basement Hearing Room Gruenes-IR Seaberg-IR (11 members) Information ...... 296-4219 Haukoos-IR Segal-DFL Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m., Room 400N Sama-D FL, Chair Jennings-DFL Solberg-DFL Information ...... 296-2190 Kinkel-DFL, Vice Chair Johnson, V.-IR Sparby-DFL Battaglia, Chair Anderson, B.-IR Jaros-DFL Kahn-DFL Stanius-lR McGuire, Vice Chair Beard-DFL Koppendrayer-IR Kalis-DFL Steensma.-DFL Betterman-IR McEachern-DFL Krueger-DFL Swenson-IR Johnson,V.-IR Simoneau-DFL Lynch-IR Sparby-DFL Bishop-IR Milbert-DFL lieder-DFL Tomkins-IR Erhardt-IR Newinski-IR Limmer-IR Trimble-DFL Munger-DFL Swenson-IR Omann-IR Wenzel-DFL Farrell-DFL O'Connor-DFL Lynch-IR Welker-IR Girard-IR Pellow-IR McGuire-DFL Wenzel-DFL Osthoff-DFL Staff: Hasskamp-DFL Solberg-DFL Morrison-IR Janezich-DFL Thompson-DFL Joel R. Larson-Cmte. Admin. Staff: Staff: Carol A. Kummer-Cmte. Admin. 522 State Office Building ..... 296-5366 Joseph P. Biernat~Cmte. Admin. Joan Harrison-Cmte. Leg. Asst. 363 State Office Building ...... 296-4281 568 State Office Building ...... 296-5318 517 State Office Building ..... 296-7881 Paula J. Hoover-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Elizabeth A. Zentzis-Cmte. Leg. Asst. 365 State Office Building ...... 296-9194 563 State Office Building ...... 296-5509 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Staff: ENVIRONMENT (28 members) Mark W. Mallander-Cmte. Adm.in. & NATURAL RESOURCES 320 State Office Building ...... 296-4374 Tues., 12:30 p.m., Room S Norma Christensen-Cmte. Leg. Asst. (30 members) Information ...... 296--9889 34 3 State Office Building ...... 296-7175 Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m., Room 10 Segal-DFL, Chair Information ...... 296--4282 Hausman-DFL, Vice Chair Education Finance Division Munger-DFL, Chair Anderson, D.-IR Marsh-IR EDUCATION Johnson, B.-DFL, Vice Chair Betterman-IR Murphy-DFL Battaglia-DFL Ozment-IR Bodahl-DFL Nelson, S.-DFL (lS members) Mon., 12:30 p.m., Wed., 2:30 p.m., Begich-DFL Pauly-IR Carlson L.-DFL Olson, K.-DFL Blatz-IR Peterson-DFL Clark-DFL Omann-IR Fri., 10 a.m., Room 300 N Dille-IR Pugh-DFL Cooper-DFL Pauly-IR Information ...... 296--4 244 Goodno-IR Reding-DFL Erhardt-IR Pellow-IR Nelson, K-DFL, Chair Hanson-DFL Rukavina-DFL Frerichs-IR Rukavina-DFL Bauerly-DFL, Vice Chair Hausrnan-DFL Runbeck-IR Hanson-DFL Sparby-DFL Hartle-IR Olson, K.-DFL Jennings-DFL Schafer-IR Hugoson-IR Thompson-DFL Hausman-DFL Ozment-IR Johnson, V.-IR Skoglund-DFL Krueger-DFL Trimble-DFL Johnson, A.-DFL Schafer-IR Kahn-DFL Trimble-DFL Leppik-IR Uphus-IR Kelso-DFL Scheid-DFL Marsh-IR Wagenius-DFL Lourey-DFL Winter-DFL Lasley-DFL Tunheirn-DFL McGuire-DFL Waltman-IR Staff: Leppik-IR Weaver-IR McPherson-IR Weaver-IR john Curry-Crnte. Adm.in. McEachem-DFL Orfield-DFL Winter-DFL 426 State Office Building ...... 296-5533 Staff: Staff: Denise Nicholson-Crnte. Leg. Asst. Jim Hoskyn-Crnte. Admin. Betty Goihl-Cmte. Adm.in. 407 State Office Building ...... 296-4836 322 State Office Building ...... 296-5483 476 State Office Building ...... 296-8879 lillian A. Pohlkamp-Comrnittee Leg. Asst. Audrey Engebretson-Cm.le. Leg. Asst. International Trade and Technology 367 State Office Building ...... 296-9552 551 State Office Building ...... 296-5488 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (16 members) Higher Education Division ETHICS Thurs., 12:30 p.m., Room 400S EDUCATION (6 members) Information ...... 296--3201 (18 members) Call of the Chair Krueger-DFL, Chair Wes., 10 a.m., Room SOON Information ...... 296--963S Cooper-DFL, Vice Chair Information ...... 296--4246 Tunheim-DFL, Chair Anderson, D.,IR Marsh-IR ]aros-DFL, Chair Anderson, B.-IR Reding-DFL Bodahl-DFL Pauly-IR Thompson-DFL, Vice Chair Bishop-IR Solberg-DFL Carlson L.-DFL Segal-DFL Anderson, D.-IR Mariani-DFL Pauly-IR Clark-DFL Sparby-DFL Beard-DFL McPherson-IR Staff: Frerichs-IR Thompson-DFL Betterman-IR Nelson,K.-DFL Lois Knutson-Crnte. Adm.in. Hanson-DFL Uphus-IR Dille-IR Pellow-IR 326 State Office Building ...... 296-8893 Hugoson-IR Winter-DFL Garcia-DFL Rukavina-DFL Barb Moehrle-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Staff: Hasskamp-DFL Runbeck-IR 525 State Office Building ...... 296-4171 Roberta]. Hankey-Crnte. Admin. Henry-IR Thornpson-DFL 433 State Office Building ...... 296-4104 Kinkel-DFL Waltman-IR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Laurie Stangl-Crnte. Leg. Asst. Staff: &INSURANCE 403A State Office Building ..... 296-5497 Joe Dodge-Cmte. Adm.in. (31 members) 528 State Office Building ...... 296-4293 EDUCATION Mercedes E. Peterson-Cm.le. Leg. Asst. Wed., 10 a.m., Basement Hearing Room (32 members) 559 State Office Building ...... 296-6937 Information ...... 296--4330 Mon., Wed., 8 a.m., Room S Skoglund-DFL, Chair Information ...... 296--4237 ENERGY Winter-DFL, Vice Chair McEachem-DFL, Chair (20 member) Abrams-IR Johnson, B.-DFL Bertrarn-DFL Knickerbocker-IR Olson, K.-DFL, Vice Chair Wed., 12:30 p.m., Room SOON Boo-IR Lourey-DFL Anderson, D.-IR Leppik-IR Information ...... 296--2676 Carlson, L.-DFL Lynch-IR Bauerly-DFL Mariani-DFL Murphy-DFL, Chair Carruthers-DFL Newinski-IR Beard-DFL McPherson-IR Hasskamp-DFL, Vice Chair Clark-DFL Onnen-IR Betterman-IR Nelson, K.-DFL Anderson, D. Hausman-DFL Dawkins-DFL Orfield-DFL Dille-IR Ozment-IR Bauerly-DFL Hufnagle-IR Farrell-DFL Pugh-DFL Garcia-DFL Pellow-IR Bodahl-DFL Krinkie-IR Frerichs-IR Reding-DFL Hartle-IR Rukavina-DFL Dawkins-DFL Marsh-IR Girard-IR Rodosovich-DFL Hasskamp-DFL Runbeck-IR Dom-DFL Munger-DFL Gruenes-IR Segal-DFL Hausman-DFL Schafer-IR Erhardt-IR Olson, K.-DFL Hartle-IR Sparby-DFL Henry-IR Scheid-DFL Girard-IR Rodosovich-DFL Haukoos-IR Stanius-IR jaros-DFL Thompson-DFL Gutknecht-IR Trimble-DFL Hausrnan-DFL Wenzel-DFL Johnson, A.-DFL Tunheirn-DFL Hartle-IR Wecjrnan-DFL Jacobs-DFL Kelso-DFL Waltman-IR Staff: Staff: Kinkel-DFL Weaver-IR Denesse E. Hoole-Crnte. Adm.in. Greg W. Bergstrom-Crnte. Adm.in. Lasley-DFL 570 State Office Building ...... 296-4 288 422 State Office Building ...... 296-5396 Pat Wallner-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Ann Tressel-Cmte. Leg. Asst. 557 State Office Building ...... 296-5514 I 409A State Office Building ..... 296-41 78 Banking Division Veterans Affairs Division HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & GENERAL LEGISLATION, (30 members) INSURANCE VETERANS AFFAIRS & Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m., Room S Information ...... 296-6206 (lS members) GAMING Welle-DFL, Chair Mon., 12:30 p.m., Room 300S (9 members) Dauner-DFL, Vice Chair Tues., 12:30 p.m., Room SOON Information ...... 296-9918 Boo-IR Nelson, S.-DFL Sparby-DFL, Chair Information ...... 296-313S Cooper-DFL Ogren-DFL Carruthers-DFL, Vice Chair Beard-DFL, Chair Dom-DFL Omann-IR Abrams-IR Lourey-DFL Milbert-DFL, Vice Chair Greenfield-DFL Onnen-IR Bertram-DFL Lynch-IR Bertram-DFL Osthoff-DFL Gruenes-IR Orenstein-DFL Boo-IR Orfield-DFL Frederick-IR Sviggum-IR Gutknecht-IR Ostrom-DFL Dawkins-DFL Reding-DFL Henry-IR Waltman-IR Henry-IR Pelowski-DFL Frerichs-IR Skoglund-DFL Kinkel-DFL Jefferson-DFL Segal-DFL Haukoos-IR Stanius-IR Staff: Kalis-DFL Steensma-DFL jacobs-DFL Dick Newcoml>-Cmte. Admin. Kelso-DFL Sviggum-IR Staff: 572 State Office Building ...... 297-8138 Leppik-IR Swenson-IR Lois Knutson-Cmte. Admin. Dianne Ruppert-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Lourey-DFL Thompson-IR 326 State Office Building ...... 296-8893 509 State Office Building ...... 29 6-4 2 79 Lynch-IR Vellenga-DFL Bernie Hyser-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Macklin-IR Wejcman-DFL 345 State Office Building ...... 296-5489 GOVERNMENTAL Staff: OPERATIONS Scott Croonquist-Cmte. Admin. GENERAL LEGISLATION, 424 State Office Building ...... 296-7185 (21 members) VETERANS AFFAIRS & Mary Ellen Langenberger-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Tues., Wed., Thurs., 8 a.m., Room 10 437 State Office Builidng ...... 296-5356 GAMING Information ...... 296-4193 (20 members) Reding-DFL, Chair HOUSING Thurs., 12:30, Room 500 S Jefferson-DFL, Vice Chair (18 members) Information ...... 296-4224 Cooper-DFL Lourey-DFL Mon., 12:30 p.m., Room 5 Ostoff-DFL, Chair Erhardt-IR Nelson, S.-DFL Information ...... 296-0294 Farrell-DFL Newinski-IR Bertram-DFL, Vice Chair Clark-DFL, Chair Abrams-IR McEachem-DFL Goodno-IR O'Connor-DFL Hanson-DFL Orfield-DFL Dawkins-DFL, Vice Chair Beard-DFL Milbert-DFL Anderson, D.-IR Morrison-IR Boo-IR Ostrom-DFL Hufnagle-IR Peterson-DFL Johnson, B.-DFL Smith-IR Bodahl-DFL O'Connor-DFL Frederick-IR Pelowski-DFL Dauner-DFL Runbeck-IR Gutknecht-IR Scheid-DFL Knickerbocker-IR Uphus-IR Koppendrayer-IR Wecjman-DFL Hufnagle-IR Schreiber-IR Henry-IR Solberg-DH.: Jefferson-DFL Segal-DFL Kinkel-DFL Sviggum-IR Krinkie-IR Staff: Jennings-DFL Thompson-DFL Knickerbocker-IR Waltman-IR Mariani-DFL Valento-IR Albert T. Layman-Cmte. Admin. Lasley-DFL McGuire-DFL Wejcman-DFL 530 State Office Building ...... 296-5508 Staff: Staff: Viginia E. Lanegran-Cmte. Admin. Joan M. Sweeney-Cmte. Leg. Asst. 537 State Office Building ...... 296-1340 Cathy Strobel-Cmte. Admin. 578 State Office Building ...... 296-2909 522 State Office Building ...... 296-4895 Kristine M. Henry-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Government Strutures Division Mabel Canty-Cmte. Leg. Asst. 591 State Office Building ...... 296-5342 403 State Office Building ...... 296-53 72 GOVERNMENTAL Elections Division OPERATIONS JUDICIARY GENERAL LEGISLATION, (10 members) (25 members) VETERANS AFFAIRS & Mon., 8 a.m., Room 10 Mon., 10 a.m., Fri., 12:30 p.m., GAMING Information ...... 296-7807 Basement Hearing Room (11 members) O'Connor-DFL, Chair Information ...... 296-8799 Tues., 12:30 p.m., Room SOON Orfield-DFL, Vice Chair Vellenga-DFL, Chair Information ...... 296-3751 Cooper-DFL Nelson, S.-DFL Wagenius-DFL, Vice Chair Erhardt-IR Peterson-DFL Scheid-DFL, Chair Bishop-IR Onnen-IR Knickerbocker-IR Reding-DFL Ostrom-DFL, Vice Chair Blatz-IR Orenstein-DFL Koppendrayer-IR Uphus-IR Brown-DFL Pugh-DFL Abrams-IR McEachem-DFL Staff Boo-IR Osthoff-DFL Carruthers-DFL Rest-DFL Pat Murphy-Cmte. Admin. Greenfield-DFL Seaberg-IR Gutknecht-IR Pelowski-DFL 576 State Office Building ...... 297-8128 Knickerbocker-IR Solberg-DFL Hasskamp-DFL Skoglund-DFL Jackie Davis-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Llmmer-IR Smith-IR Lasley-DFL 593 State Office Building ...... 296-4884 Macklin-IR Solberg-DFL Staff: Marsh-IR Swenson-IR Judith A. Bemet-Cmte. Admin. McGuire-DFL Wejcman-DFL 583 State Office Building ...... 296-5491 Milbert-DFL Welker-IR Murphy-DFL Staff: Suzanne Paul-Cmte. Admin. 520 State Office Building ...... 296-4283 Pat Larson-Cmte. Leg. Asst. 549 State Office Building ...... 296-1728 Criminal]ustice Division REDISTRICTING TAXES JUDICIARY (18 members) (35 members) (16 members) Tues., Wed,. 2:30 p.m, Fri., 10 a.m. Tues., Thurs., Fri., 8 a.m., Room 5 Wed., 10 a.m., Room 5.00S Room400N Information ...... 296-7808 Information ...... 296-2365 Information ...... 296-823 7 Ogren-DFL, Chair Solberg-DFL, Chair Rodosovich-DFL, Chair Olson, E.-DFL, Vice Chair Orenstein-DFL, Vice Chair Knickerbocker-IR, Vice Chair Abrams-IR Milbert-DFL Bishop-IR Murphy-DFL Abrams-IR Ummer-IR Anderson, 1.-DFL Olsen-IR Blatz-IR Rest-DFL Bauerly-DFL Olsen-IR Begich-DFL Onnen-IR Brown-DFL Seaberg-IR Boo-IR Olson, E.-DFL Blatz-IR Ostrom-DFL Greenfield-DFL Swenson-IR Garcia-DFL Osthoff-DFL Bodahl-DFL Pauly-IR Marsh-IR Vellenga-DFL Haukaas-IR Rest-DFL Carruthers-DFL Rest-DFL McGuire-DFL Wagenius-DFL Hugoson-IR Rukavina-DFL Dauner-DFL Scheid-DFL Milbert-DFL Welker-IR Jefferson-DFL Simoneau-DFL Dawkins-DFL Schreiber-IR Staff: Kelso-DFL Welle-DFL Dempsey-IR Skoglund-DFL Daniel L Kane-Cmte. Admin. Staff: Girard-IR Sviggum-IR 576 State Office Building ...... 296-6970 Sue Burns-Cmte. Admin. Gutknecht-IR Valenta-IR Urszula Gryska-Cmte. Leg. Asst. 454B State Office Building ...... 296-4091 Hugoson-IR Vanasek-DFL 453 State Offfice Building ...... 296-5492 Nancy Anderson-Cm.le. Leg. Asst. jacobs-DFL Vellenga-DFL 459 State Office Building ...... 296-1544 janezich-DFL Wagenius-DFL LABOR-MANAGEMENT jaros-DFL Welle-DFL REGULATED INDUSTRIES Long-DFL Winter-DFL RELATIONS Macklin-IR (20 members) (20 members) Staff: Mon., 12:30 p.m., Room 200 Mon., 10 a.m,., Room 10 Bruce H. Nelson-Cmte. Admin. Information ...... 296-5063 Information ...... 296-4231 434 State Office Building ...... 296-8826 Begich-DFL, Chair jacobs-DFL, Chair Yvonne S. Amey-Cmte. Leg. Asst. 443 State Office Builidng ...... 296-5376 Rukavina-DFL, Vice Chair Kelso-DFL, Vice Chair Anderson 1.-DFL Johnson, A.-DFL Anderson, 1.-DFL Olsen-IR Battaglia-DFL Krinkie-IR Boo-IR Osthoff-DFL TRANSPORTATION Beard-DFL McPherson-IR Gruenes-IR Ozment-IR (27 members) Betterman-IR Murphy-DFL Hartle-IR Pelowski-DFL Wed., 12:30 p.m., Room 10 Haukaas-IR Reding-DFL Dille-IR Rice-DFL Information ...... 296-4240 Farrell-DFL Sarna-DFL Janezich-DFL Schreiber-IR Jennings-DFL Stanius-IR Kalis-DFL, Chair Girard-IR Sviggum-IR Lasley-DFL, Vice Chair Goodno-IR Welker-IR Lasley-DFL Tunheim-DFL O'Connor-DFL Begich-DFL Pauly-IR Jaros-DFL Wenzel-DFL Staff: Brown-DFL Pellow-IR Staff: Kristen Peterson-Cmte. Admin. Dauner-DFL Runbeck-IR Bradley A. Lehto-Cmte. Admin. 472 State Office Building ...... 296-6610 Garcia-DFL Schafer-IR 475 State Office Building ...... 296-5367 Lucille A. Finnegan-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Hanson-DFL Seaberg-IR Maxine]. Wiech-Cmte. Leg. Asst. 485 State Office Building ...... 296-7172 Henry-IR Steensma-DFL 477 State Office Building ...... 296-4371 Johnson, A. ,-DFL Tunheim-DFL RULES & LEGISLATIVE Kelso-DFL Uphus-IR LOCAL GOVERNMENT lieder-DFL Valen to-IR ADMINISTRATION & METROPOLITAN AFFAIRS Mariani-DFL Wagenius-DFL (24 members) (25 members) Morrison-IR Waltman-IR Call of the Chair, Room 400N Olson, E.,-DFL Welle-DFL Tues., Thurs., 12:30 p.m., Room 200 Information ...... 296-0171 Ostrom-DFL Information ...... 296-4936 Long-DFL, Chair Staff: Anderson, I.-DFL, Chair Rest-DFL, Vice Chair Patricia Lindgren-Cmte. Admin. Janezich-DFL, Vice Chair Begich-DFL Munger-DFL 532 State Office Building ...... 296-5398 Anderson, B.-IR Olson,E.,-DFL Blatz-IR Nelson, K.-DFL Kathleen K. Bruss-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Carruthers-DFL Orenstein-DFL Carlson,L-DFL Ogren-DFL 543 State Office Building ...... 296-4271 Dom-DFL Orlield-DFL Dempsey-IR Olsen-IR Garcia-DFL Peterson-DFL Greenfield-DFL Rice-DFL WAYS&: MEANS Goodno-IR Rice-DFL Gruenes-IR Rodosovich-DFL (19 members) Call of the Chair Hasskamp-DFL Sarna-DFL Huguson-IR Simoneau-DFL Information ...... 296-4229 Hufnagle-IR Schreiber-IR Jacobs-DFL Trimble-DFL Jefferson-DFL Smith-IR Vanasek-DFL, Chair Johnson, A.-DFL Valenta-IR Sparby-DFL, Vice Chair Johnson, V.-IR Tompkins-IR Knickerbocker-IR Vanasek-DFL Valenta-IR Anderson,1.-DFL McEachern-DFL Krinkie-IR Krueger-DFL Vellenga-DFL Battaglia-DFL Nelson, K.,-DFL Ueder-DFL Weaver-IR Staff: Bishop-IR Ogren-DFL Morrison-IR Sue Robertson-Cmte. Admin. Carlson, L.-DFL Rice-DFL Dempsey-IR Schreiber-IR Staff 457 State Office Building ...... 296-1023 Maureen Novak-Cmte. Admin. Frerichs-IR Seaberg-IR Gerrie Canfield-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Greenfield-DFL Simoneau-DFL 580 State Office Building ...... 296-4179 4 33 State Office Building ...... 296-8880 Kahn-DFL Stanius-IR Morli Alm-Cmte. Leg. Asst. Long::DFL 585A State Office Building ..... 296-8193 Staff Toddjohnson-Cmte. Admin. 463 State Office Building ...... 296-5402 laura M. DeRose-Cmte.1.eg. Asst. 463 State Office Building ...... 296-2955 1 1 I I

COMMITTEE LABOR - MGMT. RELATIONS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Chair ... Phone Begich ...... 296-S063 International Trade Meeting Day ...... Room* ... Hour M ...... 200 ...... 12:30 p.m. &: Technology Division Krueger ...... 296-3201 AGRICULTURE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Th ...... 400S ...... 12:30 p.m. Wenzel ...... 296-424 7 & METROPOLITAN AFFAIRS M ...... 5 ...... lOa.m. Anderson, I...... 296-1188 EDUCATION T, Th .... 200 ...... 12:30 p.m. Education Finance Division APPROPRIATIONS Nelson, K...... 2 96-42 44 Simoneau ...... 296-4331 REDISTRICTING M ...... 300N ...... 12:30 p.m. M-Th .... 200 ...... 8 a.m. Rodosovich ...... 296-823 7 W ...... 300N ...... 2:30 p.m. T,W ...... 400N ...... 2:30 p.m. F ...... 300N ...... 10 a.m. COMMERCE F ...... 400N ...... 10 a.m. Sama ...... 296-4219 Higher Education Division T, Th .... Basement ...... 10 a.m. REGULATED INDUSTRIES Jaros ...... 296-4246 Jacobs ...... 296-4231 W ...... SOON ...... 10 a.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M ...... 10 ...... 10 a.m. Segal ...... 296-9889 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS T ...... 5 ...... 12:30 p.m. TAXES &INSURANCE Ogren ...... 296-7808 Banking Division EDUCATION T, Th, F 5 ...... 8 a.m. Sparby ...... 296-9918 McEachern ...... 296-4237 M ...... 300S ...... 12:30 p.m. M, W .... 5 ...... 8 a.m. TRANSPORTATION Kalis ...... 2 96-42 40 GENERAL LEGISLATION ENERGY W ...... 10 ...... 12:30 p.m. Elections Division Murphy ...... 296-2676 Scheid ...... 296-37Sl W ...... SOON ...... 12:30 p.m. Divisions T ...... SOON ...... 12:30 p.m. (usually meet when full committee ENVIRONMENT does not meet) Veterans Affairs Division & NATURAL RESOURCES Beard ...... 296-313S Munger ...... 296-4282 APPROPRIATIONS T ...... SOOS ...... 12:30 p.m. T, Th .... 10 ...... lOa.m. Economic Development, Infrastructure GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS &: Regulation Division Government Structures Division &INSURANCE Rice ...... 296-4262 O'Connor ...... 296-7807 Skoglund ...... 296-4330 M-Th ... .400S ...... 8 a.m. M ...... 10 ...... 8 a.m. W ...... Basement ...... 10 a.m. Education Division JUDICIARY GENERAL LEGISLATION Carlson, L...... 296-42S5 Criminal Justice Division Osthoff ...... 296-4224 M-Th .... 300N ...... 8 a.m. Solberg ...... 296-236S Th ...... SOOS ...... 12:30 p.m. W ...... SOOS ...... 10 a.m. Environment&: Natural Resources GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS Division Meet at the call of the chair: Reding ...... 296-4193 Battaglia ...... 296-2190 ETHICS T,W,Th.10 ...... 8 a.m. M-Th ... .400N ...... 8 a.m. Tunheim ...... 296-963S

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Human Resources Division RULES & LEGISLATIVE Welle ...... 296-6206 Greenfield ...... 296-0173 ADMINISTRATION T, Th .... 5 ...... 10 a.m. M-Th .... 200 ...... 8 a.m. Long ...... 296-0171 .. 400N

HOUSING State Government Division WAYS &MEANS Clark ...... 296-0294 Kahn ...... 296-42S7 Vanasek ...... 296-4229 ..400N M ...... S ...... 12:30 p.m. M-Th .... 300S ...... 8 a.m. *Rooms are in the State Office JUDICIARY Building Vellenga ...... 296-8799 M ...... Basement ...... 10 a.m. F ...... Basement ...... 12:30 p.m. January 11, 1991 !SESSION WEEKLY 15 1111 I I 1 1

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Appropriations 200 Appropriations 200 Appropriations 200 Appropriations 200 Taxes s Ee. Dev./lnfra./Reg. Div. 400S Ee. Dev./lnfra./Reg. Div. 400S Ee. Dev./lnfra./Reg. Div. 400S Ee. Dev./lnfra./Reg. Div. 400S 0 Education Div. 300N Education Div. 300N Education Div. 300N Education Div. 300N 0 co Envir./Nat. Res. Div. 400N Envir./Nat. Res. Div. 400N Envir./Nat. Res. Div. 400N Envir./Nat. Res. Div 400N Human Resources Div. 200 Human Resources Div. 200 Human Resources Div. 200 Human Resources Div. 200 State Government Div. 300S State Government Div. 300S State Government Div. 300S State Government Div. 300S Government Structures Div. 10 Gov. Operations 10 Gov. Operations 10 Gov. Operations 10 Education s Taxes s Education s Taxes s

0 Agriculture s Commerce Bsmt. Higher Education Div. SOON Commerce Bsmt. Redistricting 400N 0 0 Regulated Industries 10 Envir ./Nat. Res. 10 Criminal Justice Div. SOOS Envir ./Nat. Res. 10 Education Finance Div. 300N ,..- Judiciary Bsmt. Health/Human Servicess Fin. Inst.fins. Bsmt. Health/Human Services s

Education Finance Div. 300N local Gov./Metro Aff. 200 Transportation 10 local Gov./Metro Aff. 200 Judiciary Bsmt. 0 labor-Mgmt. Relations 200 Economic Development S Energy SOON ("') N Banking Div. 300S Elections Div. SOON Intl. Trade/Tech Div. 400S ,..- Housing s Veterans Affairs. Div. SOOS General Legislation SOOS

Redistricting 400N Redistricting 400N 0 ("') Education/ Finance/ Div. 300N N In the Hopper .Jan.9, 1991

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HFOOOl-Munger(DFL) HFOOll-Welle(DFL) State Planning Agency Environment & Natural Resources Health & Human Services Rep. Dave Battaglia (DFL-Two Har­ Wetland enhancement, preservation, and Cost-based reimbursement for outpatient bors) has been named chair of the protection act of 1991 services provided by Environment and Natural Resources adopted. pediatric specialty hospitals allowed. Division, and Rep. Phyllis Kahn (DFL­ Mpls) has been named chair of the State HF 0002-0gren (D FL) HF0012-Skoglund(DFL) Government Division. Health & Human Services Financial Institutions & Insurance In addition, the titles of two of the Health care plan for uninsured estab­ Life and health guaranty association remaining three divisions have changed lished. created and insurance slightly, but the duties of each division companies practices regulated. have remained essentially the same. HF0003-Bauerly(DFL) The Human Resources Division, which Education oversees funding for the Department of School district debt service and referen­ Health, Department of Human Services, dum levy equalizing. Housing Finance Agency, Department of Corrections, and several related boards HF0004-Skoglund(DFL) and councils, replaces the Health and Financial Institutions & Insurance The largest committee in the Minne­ Human Services Division. Health care plan for uninsured and sota House - the Appropriations The Economic Development, Infra­ underinsured established. Committee - has been restructured to structure and Regulation Division, which include an additional division devoted oversees funding for the World Trade HF 0005-Welle(D FL) solely to environmental and natural Center, Iron Range Resources and Health & Human Services resources policy. Rehabilitation Board, Department.... of Health care plan for uninsured and House Speaker Robert Vanasek (DFL­ Commerce, Department of Labor and underinsured established. New Prague) said the change is a Industry, and the Minnesota Department reflection of the growing importance of Transportation, replaces the Agricul­ HF0006-Lourey(DFL) environmental issues play in society. ture, Transportation and Semi-State Health & Human Services The Environment and Natural Division. Health care plan for uninsured and Resources Division will oversee funding The title and duties of the Education underinsured established. for such state governmental bodies as the Division have remained unchanged. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the In addition to the changes in the HF0007-Greenfield(DFL) Department of Natural Resources, the appropriations divisions, three new full Health & Human Services Waste Management Board, and the committees have been added: Redistrict­ Health care plan for uninsured and Legislative Commission on Minnesota ing, Energy, and Housing. underinsured established. Resources. It will also make funding The Redistricting Committee, which decisions on how to use money from the meets every 10 years, will focus on HF0008-Long(DFL) Environmental Trust Fund. redrafting legislative, congressional, and Ways and Means Before the change, the former State metropolitan council districts. Rep. Peter Governor's budget submission deadline Departments Division was charged with Rodosovich (DFL-Faribault) will chair the extended to February 18, overseeing the funding of virtually all committee. 1991. state departments, including those Rep. Mary Murphy (DFL-Hermantown) dealing with the environment. will chair the Energy Committee, and HF0009-Johnson, A.(DFL) But the duties of that former division Rep. Karen Clark (DFL-Mpls) will chair Education have essentially been divided. Now, the the Housing Committee. Legislative commission on children, State Government Division will oversee youth, and their families the rest of the state agency budgets that created. aren't closely tied to the environment. Among those budgets will be those of HFOOlO-Kalis(DFL) the Minnesota Supreme Court and Court Education of Appeals, Department of Veterans Continuing contract rights restored to Affairs, State Auditor, Department of school district Revenue, Department of Finance, and the superintendents. January 11, 1991/SESSION WEEKLY 17 Rep. Steve Trimble leads new members through a game of Pictionary at the new members orientation at the Riverwood Conference Center in Monticello. Left to right, Reps. Trimble, Doug Peterson, Ron Erhardt, Hilda Bettermann, LeRoy Koppendrayer, Carlos Mariani, and Steve Smith.

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Thinking, listening, and exchanging "I liked the idea that it was stressed ideas that will benefit the people of that we have to work together [both Minnesota were all part of a recent two­ parties] for the good of the state," said day freshmen orientation program at the Rep. Peggy Leppik (IR-Golden Valley). Riverwood Conference Center in Although the orientation was for Monticello, Minn. "freshman" members, two members, Rep. The orientation retreats have been held Irv Anderson (DFL-Int'l Falls), and Rep. for newly elected representatives since Ray Welker (IR-Montevideo), previously the late 1970s, said Rep. Peter served in the Minnesota House. Rodosovich (DFL-Faribault), chair of the The 23 House members participated in orientation program. He added that the workshops conducted by the House retreats are a way to help new members Research Department, DFL and IR feel more comfortable and confident in research departments, the Office of the their roles as lawmakers. Revisor of Statutes, and fiscal analysts. Ed "I felt less nervous [after the orienta­ Burdick, chief clerk of the House, also tion] in terms of the mechanics and the gave a presentation on parliamentary people," said freshman Rep. Carlos procedure. Mariani (DFL-St. Paul). Mariani said that New members also met members of the having the opportunity to socialize with Capitol press corps and heard a talk on members from both parties was benefi­ ethics by Bob Terry, a professor of ethics cial. and public policy at the Hubert H. Professor Bob Terry And a newly elected Independent­ Humphrey Institute. Republican agreed with Mariani's sentiments.

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Editor's note: In each issue for the next 10 weeks, Session Weekly will profile two or three of the 21 new members of the House. This is the first of those installments.

Although he's a freshman, Rep. Jeff Hanson is no newcomer to the state Capitol. Fifteen years ago, he was a Senate page, running errands for Sen. Roger Moe and the Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee. Today he is a DFL state lawmaker, representing District 56A in the Minnesota House. "It was never a childhood dream to nator for Washington County. bring pain." become a legislator," he says. "Just a A resident of Woodbury since 1983, Crime is another topic on Hanson's natural next step in my commitment to Hanson has also been active in a number agenda, adding that more attention needs public service." A graduate of both the of volunteer organizations and commu­ to be paid to the victims of sexual assault Humphrey Institute of Public Policy and nity boards. and those who are injured by drunk Moorhead State University, Hanson has a His district is both suburban and rural, drivers. wide-ranging job history. and the region is among the fastest Hanson, an avid collector of political After nine years as a radio and televi­ growing areas in the state. buttons when not handling constituent sion journalist, he returned to state "Growth and development are double­ calls, credits former legislator L.J. Lee of politics, working three years as a legisla­ edged swords," says Hanson, explaining Bagley for the inspiration to seek office. tive assistant to the Senate Finance that environmental issues - particularly "He taught me to look back from Committee chair. He has also taught at groundwater contamination - will be where we've come, and forward to where the university level and most recently among his top legislative concerns. "They we're going," says Hanson. "He was a served as governmental relations coordi- bring opportunity, but they can also model of integrity." rhardt plans focus n business issues about education. And that only makes sense considering that 92 percent of Edina High School graduates go on to some form of higher education. "People want to know that our com­ mitment to education will still be there despite a budget crunch," he says. A lifetime Minnesotan, Erhardt has worked in the financial planning field since 1961. Like many legislators, he sees improvement of the business climate as a top priority. "We need to improve the Edina business climate," he says. "Examining Ron Erhardt always wanted to be a made the rounds, doorknocking at more the current property tax system would be state legislator. So when friend and than 11,000 homes. a step in the right direction." associate Mary Forsythe chose to retire He describes his district as a group of He also sees the shift to an Indepen­ after representing the Edina area in the achievers, "a hard-working core of dent-Republican governor as a positive House for 18 years, he jumped at the business and professional people," and one for the minority party. "I think we11 chance. bristles at the common perception of have opportunities this session we A longtime IR activist, party leader, Edina as a very affluent suburb. haven't had in the recent past," he says. and fundraiser on both local and state "I must have met at least 5,000 of my But as a first-year legislator, he recog­ levels, Erhardt welcomes the challenges constituents," he says. "To meet with any nizes there is much to be learned and state government offers. degree of success at the Capitol, I need to much to be done. Although he ran unopposed in the know their concerns." "I think I'll be doing a lot of listening," strongly Republican district, Erhardt still Their priorities, he found, were largely he says.

January 11, 1991 /SESSION WEEKLY 19 Unofficial State Fair opinion poll reveals

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dents said they would prefer to keep the remove the near invincibility of incum­ present two-body Legislature rather than bents. adopt a one-body, or unicameral, system. And finally, it seems people don't want Only 26. 7 percent of those polled government to intervene much in their approved of a unicameral system, and 5.6 private lives - even when it comes to percent said they approved of limiting banning charge-per-call services such as the role of the Senate, similar to the "900" or "976" numbers, which typically House of Lords in Britain. charge a high price for a brief service. Fairgoers also said the length of terms A total of 52.7 percent of respondents The status quo was the big winner in for legislators should be kept the same. A said the state should not ban such the House of Representatives' annual total of 57.4 percent of respondents said services, while 4 7.3 percent said they opinion poll conducted at the Minnesota they want the length of terms kept the should be banned. State Fair that ended Sept. 3. sam\:. for representatives (two years) and Most of the 5 ,817 people who took the senators (four years). Only 29.4 percent unofficial survey during the 12-day fair of those polled said they would like to indicated that, when given the choice, see terms for House members lengthened they prefer things be kept the way they to four years. And just 1.2 percent said are. they would like to see terms lengthened More than four out of every five voters to six years for senators. However, when (84.3 percent) said they would prefer to given the option of lengthening both keep the current state flag rather than House and Senate terms, 11. 9 percent adopt another design such as the one said they would support four-year terms proposed by two Rochester men. Only for House members and six-year terms 15.6 percent of those polled supported a for senators. change. Although support for the status quo Several fairgoers said one proposed was clear, several poll takers at the fair design, which features a large yellow star said they wished another question had on a blue, white, and green background, been asked: Should the number of terms reminded them of Libya's flag, or the flag a legislator can serve be limited? of another Middle Eastern country. Many Many people said they would support said it looked decidedly un-Minnesotan. such a change to encourage more But support for the current flag, in turnover in the House and Senate, and to some cases, appeared thin when the reasons for changing the flag were given. Critics say the detail on the current flag can't be seen from a distance, is back­ wards when viewed from behind, and looks similar to the flags of 25 other states. The current state flag and the proposed design were both on display at the House of Representatives' booth to add color to the exhibit and to pique the interest of passersby. When asked about the number of state House and Senate districts, 51.4 percent of those polled said they preferred that the number of legislative districts be kept the same. Another 41.6 percent said they supported a reduction in the number of House and Senate districts, and 7 percent supported a reduction in Senate districts only. Similarly, 67. 7 percent of the respon- A fairgoer jots down her opinions on 20 SESSION WEEKLY/January 11, 1991 whether the state flag should be changed. Did you ever wonder how Kandiyohi lac qui Parle is the French translation bluffs on either side of Lac qui P'arle County got its name? Or how about of a Dakota phrase that means, "the lake Lake, which is actually a wide spot in the Watonwan, or lac qui Parle counties? that talks." The name is believed to stem Minnesota River. Those were just a few of the riddles from the echoes that bounced off the that were answered at the House of Representatives' booth at the Minnesota State Fair this past summer. Several of the nearly400,000 people who strolled through the fair's Education Building rested their weary feet and probed House computers to find the answers to these bits of state history, among other legislative facts that were incorporated into several computer games. And if fairgoers didn't feel like probing the past or testing their knowledge of state government, they could meet at least one of the 51 representatives who volunteered to greet people at the booth. House members from both sides of the aisle volunteered to greet guests - and sometimes field questions from angry citizens - at the House fair booth. Several fairgoers stopped at the House booth to register to vote, while others In case you missed the exhibit, played a variety of computer games or rested while watching a video of the House Kandiyohi is taken from the Dakota, or chamber restoration project. Sioux language, and means, "where the buffalo fish come." Watonwan is also a Dakota word and means "fish bait," or "where fish bait abounds." January 11, 1991/SESSION WEEKLY 21 Coming Up Next Week ... Jan.14-Jan.18, 1990 Committ e

MONDAY,Jan. 14 12:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Banking Division/FINANCIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 8a.m. INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE 5 State Office Building Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank Chr. Rep. Gloria Segal EDUCATION Chr. Rep. Wally Sparby Agenda: Introductions, committee 5 State Office Building Agenda: Tour of Minneapolis Federal business and rules. Introduction and Chr. Rep. Bob McEachern Reserve Bank. The bus will leave from the Agenda: Reports: Permanent School summaries from: E. Peter Gillette Jr., front steps of the State Office designated commissioner of the Depart­ Fund, and Desegregation Policy Forum. Building at 12: 15 p.m. and return by ment of Trade and Economic Develop­ 2:00 p.m. The full committee is invited to ment (DTED);Jim Swiderski, 9a.m. join the tour. executive director of Minnesota Project Human Resources Division/ Innovation; Tom Triplett, executive APPROPRIATIONS 12:30 p.m. director of Minnesota Business 200 State Office Building Partnership; and Candace Campbell, Education Finance Division/ Chr. Rep. Lee Greenfield president of Minnesota Project Outreach. EDUCATION Agenda: Organizational meeting. 300N State Office Building Chr. Rep. Ken Nelson lOa.m. Agenda: Needs and expectations of our WEDNESDAY,Jan. 16 AGRICULTURE education system. Testimony to be given 5 State Office Building by students. 8:30 a.m. Chr. Rep. Steve Wenzel Agenda: Organizational meeting and HOUSING Minnesota Horizons Program. presentations regarding the economic 5 State Office Building status of rural Minnesota as affected Chr. Rep. Karen Clark 2:30 p.m. by the 1990 Farm Bill. Presentations by Agenda: Organizational meeting. Steve Taff ( Introduction of members and expecta­ REDISTRICTING economist), Paul Christ (Land tions for the committee. 400N State Office Building O'Lakes), and C. Ford Runge (University Chr. Rep. Peter Rodosovich of Minnesota). LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS Agenda: Organizational meeting. 200 State Office Building JUDICIARY Chr. Rep. Joseph Begich 6:30 p.m. Agenda: Jerry Olson, president, Minne­ Basement Hearing Room State Office The House will meet in session. Building sota Chamber of Commerce. Wayne Gilbert, Chamber of Commerce. Chr. Rep. Kathleen Vellenga 6:45 p.m. Agenda: Updates from the Office of Drug Policy and the Department of Corrections. 2:30 p.m. The joint convention will convene. ]an Smaby,former The House will meet in session. director of the Office of Drug Policy, 7 p.m. Department of Public Safety. Jim Dorsey, principal researcher and writer The governor's State of the State Address. of report for the Governor's Select Committee on the Impact of Drugs. TUESDAY,Jan. 15 Commissioner Orville Pung, Department 8a.m. of Corrections. THURSDAY,Jan.17 Minnesota Horizons Program. Regularly scheduled morning committee meetings 8:30 a.m. will not be held. Minnesota Horizons Program.

22 SESSION WEEKLY/January 11, 1991 FRIDAY,Jan. 18 Human Resources Division/ APPROPRIATIONS 8:30 a.m. 200 State Office Building Chr. Rep. Lee Greenfield APPROPRIATIONS Agenda: Review of the governor's 1991 200 State Office Building budget recommendations. This meeting Chr. Rep. Wayne Simoneau will be held at 10:30 a.m. or Agenda: Overview of the governor's immediately following the full Appropria­ 1991 budget recommendations by the tions meeting. Department of Finance.

Education Finance Division/ EDUCATION 300N State Office Building Chr. Rep. Ken Nelson Agenda: Budget recommendations for fiscal year 1991.

10:00 a.m. State Government Division/ APPROPRIATIONS 300S State Office Building Chr. Rep. Phyllis Kahn Agenda: To be announced. This meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. or immediately following the full Appropriations meeting.

Child Care Task Force Twin Cities Room, Sheraton Midway, St. Paul (I-94 at Hamline) Chr. Rep. Karen Clark Agenda: The final proposal for a coordi­ nated child care system to be presented to the 1991 legislature.

10:30 a.m.

Economic Development, Infrastructure, and Regulation Division/APPROPRIATIONS 400S State Office Building Chr. Rep. Jim Rice Agenda: Review of governor's 1991 budget recommendations.

Education Division/ APPROPRIATIONS SOOS State Office Building Chr. Rep. Lyndon Carlson Agenda: Review of governor's 1991 budget recommendations.

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