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Nelson, Michael V. "Mike"

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House 2003-2012 (District 46A); House 2013-2022 (District 40A); House 2023-Present (District 38A)

Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served: Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 6/2/1954

Birth Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Birth County: Hennepin

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death:

Gender: Male

Religion: Lutheran

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names: Mike

City of Residence (when first elected): Brooklyn Park

Occupation (when first elected): Trades, Carpenter

EDUCATION

Park Center High School; Secondary;
Hennepin Technical College; Vocational-Technical School; North Campus, Carpentry

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Housing Authority, Carpenter, 16 years); 19?? to ?

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Kathleen ("Kathy")
Children: Three children: Peter, Raymond, and William (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota House of Representatives in a 2002 special election. He lost to John Jordan.

He announced he would not seek reelection in 2024.

Religion provided by the 2006 WCCO TV Voters' Guide.

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Total Days Served: 7771

SESSIONS SERVED

93rd Legislative Session (2023-2024)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 38A

Elected: 11/8/2022

Residence: Brooklyn Park

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Retired

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Labor and Industry Finance and Policy (Chair) Minutes
Property Tax Division Minutes
Transportation Finance and Policy Minutes

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92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 40A

Elected: 11/3/2020

Residence: Brooklyn Park

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Retired

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2021 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2021 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Minutes
State Government Finance and Elections (Chair) Minutes
Transportation Finance and Policy Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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91st Legislative Session (2019-2020)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 40A

Elected: 11/6/2018

Residence: Brooklyn Park

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Retired

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2019 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2019 1st Sp.S. - Author
2020 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 1st Sp.S. - Author
2020 2nd Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 2nd Sp.S. - Author
2020 3rd Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 3rd Sp.S. - Author
2020 4th Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 4th Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Government Operations Minutes
Labor Minutes
Ways & Means Minutes
Ways & Means: State Government Finance Division (Chair) Minutes
Ways & Means: Transportation Finance & Policy Division Minutes

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90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 40A

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: Brooklyn Park

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Trades

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

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

Committees:

Government Operations & Elections Policy Minutes
Taxes: Property Tax & Local Government Finance Division Minutes
Transportation Finance Minutes

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89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 40A

Elected: 11/4/2014

Residence: Brooklyn Park

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Trades

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

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

Committees:

Government Operations & Elections Policy Minutes
Rules & Legislative Administration Minutes
State Government Finance Minutes

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88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 40A

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Brooklyn Park

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Trades

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Government Operations (Chair) Minutes
Labor, Workplace and Regulated Industries Minutes
State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs Minutes
Taxes: Property and Local Tax Division Minutes

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87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 46A

Elected: 11/2/2010

Residence: Brooklyn Park

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Trades

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

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

Committees:

Commerce and Regulatory Reform Minutes
Government Operations and Elections Minutes
Transportation Policy and Finance Minutes

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86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 46A

Elected: 11/4/2008

Residence: Brooklyn Park

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Trades; Business Agent, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners; and Local 851, Anoka

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Commerce and Labor: Labor and Consumer Protection Division Minutes
Finance: Transportation Finance and Policy Division Minutes
State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections Minutes
State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections: Local Government Division (Chair) Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 46A

Elected: 11/7/2006

Residence: Brooklyn Park

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Trades/Business Agent, Lakes and Plains Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Commerce and Labor: Labor and Consumer Protection Division Minutes
Finance: Transportation Finance Division Minutes
Finance: Transportation Finance Division: Transportation and Transit Policy Minutes
Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections Minutes
Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes

Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader

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84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 46A

Elected: 11/2/2004

Residence: Brooklyn Park

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Trades/Business Agent, Lakes and Plains Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

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

Committees:

Jobs and Economic Opportunity Policy and Finance Minutes
Public Safety Policy and Finance Minutes

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83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 46A

Elected: 11/5/2002

Residence: Brooklyn Park

Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Trades, Carpenter

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development Minutes
Environment and Natural Resources Policy Minutes
Transportation Finance Minutes

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OTHER INFORMATION

Session Interviews
Session Interview (Video) 2008 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2003 House Interview

Articles & Books About
Bryant, Miranda. "Full Circle: Nelson Says Education is the Beginning of Other Things Important to His Constituents, Including Transportation and Safety." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 14, 2003,

District Files

District File - 2003 District 46A
District File - 2004 District 46A
District File - 2005 District 46A
District File - 2006 District 46A
District File - 2007 District 46A
District File - 2008 District 46A
District File - 2009 District 46A
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