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    Hann, David W.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 2003-2012 (District 42); Senate 2013-2016 (District 48)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Hennepin

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 4/16/1952
    Birth Place: ,
    Birth County:
    Birth Country:
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Protestant
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Eden Prairie
    Occupation (when first elected): Business; Director of Forecasting and Logistics, Deli Express

    EDUCATION

    Bloomington Lincoln High School; Secondary;
    Gustavus Adolphus College; B.A.; Religion
    University of Chicago; Attended Graduate School; Divinity School

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Military: United States Army (Vietnam, Chaplain's Assistant); 1971 to 19??
    School Board/Administration: Eden Prairie, Minnesota (School Board); 1994 to 2002

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Anne
    Children: Four children: Rachel, Stephen, John, and Jacob
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Special Legislative Concerns: health care reform, education, education reform, taxes, tax relief, business, improved business climate, family law, agriculture.

    He ran for Governor of Minnesota in the 2010 election. He dropped out of the race in February 2010.

    He was elected as chair of the Minnesota Republican Party on October 3, 2021.

    Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.

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    Total Days Served: 5110

    SESSIONS SERVED

    89th Legislative Session (2015-2016) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 48
    Elected: 11/6/2012
    Residence: Eden Prairie
    Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Business Process Consultant
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2015 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Rules and Administration
    • Rules and Administration: Committees Subcommittee
    • Rules and Administration: Conference Committees Subcommittee
    • Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules Subcommittee
    Leadership Position: Minority Leader
    Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
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    88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 48
    Elected: 11/6/2012
    Residence: Eden Prairie
    Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Business Process Consultant
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2013 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Rules and Administration
    • Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules Subcommittee
    • Rules and Administration: Subcommittee on Committees
    Leadership Position: Minority Leader
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    87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 42
    Elected: 11/2/2010
    Residence: Eden Prairie
    Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Business Process Consultant
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:  2011 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Education
    • Finance
    • Health and Human Services (Chair)
    Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader
    Leadership Notes: He resigned from this position on December 27, 2011.
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    86th Legislative Session (2009-2010) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 42
    Elected: 11/7/2006
    Residence: Eden Prairie
    Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/3/2011
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Business Process Consultant
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Agriculture and Veterans
    • Education
    • Education: Charter Schools
    • Finance: Agriculture and Veterans Budget and Policy Division
    • Finance: E-12 Education Budget and Policy Division
    • Finance: E-12 Education Budget and Policy Division: Integration Aid
    • Finance: Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Budget Division
    • Finance: Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Budget Division: Energy Subdivision
    • Finance: Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Budget Division: Parks and Trails Legacy
    • Health, Housing and Family Security
    Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
    Leadership Notes: He resigned as Assistant Minority Leader in June 2009.
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    85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 42
    Elected: 11/7/2006
    Residence: Eden Prairie
    Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/3/2011
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Business Process Consultant
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Agriculture and Veterans
    • Education
    • Finance: Agriculture and Veterans Budget and Policy Division
    • Finance: E-12 Education Budget Division
    • Finance: Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Budget Division
    • Finance: Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Budget Division: Energy Subdivision
    • Health, Housing and Family Security
    Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
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    84th Legislative Session (2005-2006) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 42
    Elected: 11/5/2002
    Residence: Eden Prairie
    Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/2/2007
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Business
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:  2005 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2005 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Agriculture, Veterans and Gaming
    • Education
    • Finance: K-12 Education Budget Division
    • Judiciary
    • Judiciary: Family Law
    • Rules and Administration: Technology
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    83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 42
    Elected: 11/5/2002
    Residence: Eden Prairie
    Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/2/2007
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Business; Director of Forecasting and Logistics, Deli Express
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Agriculture, General Legislation and Veterans Affairs-2003/Agriculture, Veterans and Gaming-2004
    • Education [He was a member in 2004 only.]
    • Finance: Early Childhood-Grade 12 Education Budget Division-2003/K-12 Education Budget Division-2004
    • Judiciary
    • Judiciary: Family Law
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    District Files

    District File - 2003 District 42
    District File - 2004 District 42
    District File - 2005 District 42
    District File - 2006 District 42
    District File - 2007 District 42
    District File - 2008 District 42
    District File - 2009 District 42
    These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

    The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library has collected newspaper articles on legislators since 1973. They are available in the Library.

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