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Novak, Steven G. "Steve"

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House 1975-82 (District 48A); Senate 1983-2000 (District 52)

Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served: Anoka, Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 5/26/1949

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Gender: Male

Religion: Lutheran

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names: Steve

City of Residence (when first elected): New Brighton

Occupation (when first elected): Sales Representative

EDUCATION

Lake Johanna Junior High School; Elementary School; Graduate
Mounds View High School; Secondary; Graduate
Hamline University; Attended College; 2 years
University of Minnesota, Duluth; B.A.; Political Science

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Historical Society (Member); 19?? to 19??

State Agency: Minnesota Department of Public Service (Administrative Assistant to the Director); 19?? to 07/16/1974

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Julie
Children: Four children: Natalie (daughter); Nicholas (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Special Legislative Concerns: taxes, energy and environmental policy, education, transportation, utilities, environment.

He was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in New Brighton, Minnesota.

Religion provided by the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975 and a newspaper article.

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Total Days Served: 9493

SESSIONS SERVED

81st Legislative Session (1999-2000) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details

Body: Senate

District: 52

Elected: 11/5/1996

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Vice President, External Affairs, Regions Hospital Foundation

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Commerce
Commerce: Banking
Commerce: Insurance
Environment and Natural Resources
Jobs, Energy and Community Development (Chair)
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Electric Energy Deregulation
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Housing and Economic Development
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Labor and Management
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Telecommunications and Technology
Jobs, Energy and Community Development/Commerce/Human Resources Finance Comm.: Economic Development Budget Division
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration: Ethical Conduct
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Taxes
Taxes: Income and Sales Tax
Taxes/Local and Metropolitan Government: Property Taxes and Local Government Budget Division

80th Legislative Session (1997-1998)

Session Details

Body: Senate

District: 52

Elected: 11/5/1996

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Vice President, External Affairs

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Commerce
Commerce: Banking
Commerce: Insurance
Environment and Natural Resources
Jobs, Energy and Community Development (Chair)
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Electric Energy Deregulation
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Housing and Economic Development
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Telecommunications and Technology
Jobs, Energy and Community Development/Commerce/Human Resources Finance Comm.: Economic Development Budget Division
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration: Ethical Conduct
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Taxes
Taxes: Income and Sales Tax
Taxes/Local and Metropolitan Government: Property Taxes and Local Government Budget Division

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79th Legislative Session (1995-1996) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details

Body: Senate

District: 52

Elected: 11/3/1992

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Legislator/Vice President for Development, Ramsey Foundation

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection
Jobs, Energy and Community Development (Chair)
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Economic Development and Housing
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Employment
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Energy and Public Utilities
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Jobs, Energy and Community Development Finance Division
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration: Ethical Conduct
Rules and Administration: Senate Budget
Taxes and Tax Laws
Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Tax

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78th Legislative Session (1993-1994)

Session Details

Body: Senate

District: 52

Elected: 11/3/1992

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Legislator/Vice President for Development, Ramsey Health Care, Inc. and Ramsey Foundation

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection
Jobs, Energy and Community Development (Chair)
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Economic Development and Housing
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Employment
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Energy and Public Utilities
Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Jobs, Energy and Community Development Finance Division
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration: Ethical Conduct
Rules and Administration: Senate Budget
Taxes and Tax Laws
Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Tax
Transportation and Public Transit
Transportation and Public Transit: Transportation and Public Transit Finance Division

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77th Legislative Session (1991-1992)

Session Details

Body: Senate

District: 52

Elected: 11/6/1990

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Legislator/Communications Coordinator, Minnesota Museum of Art

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Energy and Public Utilities (Chair)
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife
Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration: Senate Budget
Taxes and Tax Laws
Taxes and Tax Laws: Income, Sales, and Economic Development Division
Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids Division
Transportation
Transportation: Commercial Policy
Transportation: Public Transportation

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76th Legislative Session (1989-1990) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details

Body: Senate

District: 52

Elected: 11/4/1986

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/7/1991

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Legislator/Assistant to Directors, Department of Partnership, Minnesota Museum of Art

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife
Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters (Chair)
Public Utilities and Energy
Public Utilities and Energy: Energy
Rules and Administration
Taxes and Tax Laws
Taxes and Tax Laws: Income Tax Division
Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids Division (Chair)
Transportation
Transportation: Transit (Chair)

Leadership Position: Majority Whip

75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

Session Details

Body: Senate

District: 52

Elected: 11/4/1986

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/7/1991

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Legislator/Real Estate Sales Representative

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife
Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters (Chair)
Public Utilities and Energy
Public Utilities and Energy: Alternative Energy
Rules and Administration
Taxes and Tax Laws
Taxes and Tax Laws: Income Tax
Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids (Chair)
Transportation
Transportation: Transit (Chair)

Leadership Position: Majority Whip

74th Legislative Session (1985-1986) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details

Body: Senate

District: 52

Elected: 11/2/1982

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Legislator/Real Estate Sales Representative

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Agriculture and Natural Resources
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries
Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries: Public Utilities
Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries: Regulated Industries (Chair)
Taxes and Tax Laws
Taxes and Tax Laws: Income Tax (Chair)
Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids
Transportation
Transportation: Transit (Chair)

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73rd Legislative Session (1983-1984)

Session Details

Body: Senate

District: 52

Elected: 11/2/1982

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Legislator/Real Estate Sales Representative

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Agriculture and Natural Resources
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Public Land and Water Resources
Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries
Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries: Public Utilities
Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries: Regulated Industries (Chair)
Taxes and Tax Laws
Taxes and Tax Laws: Income Tax (Chair)
Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids
Transportation
Transportation: Transit (Chair)

72nd Legislative Session (1981-1982)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 48A

Elected: 11/4/1980

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Sales Manager

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Regulated Industries
Rules and Legislative Administration
Rules and Legislative Administration: Personnel
Taxes
Taxes: Local Government Aids and Bonding (Chair)
Taxes: Revenue Division
Taxes: Tax Laws Division
Transportation
Transportation: General Transportation

Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader

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71st Legislative Session (1979-1980)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 48A

Elected: 11/7/1978

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Sales Manager/Sales Representative

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement and Corrections
Taxes
Taxes: Division II - Property and Natural Resources Division
Transportation
Transportation: Safety and General Transportation

Session Notes: His margin of victory over Gayle Bromander was only 50 votes so an automatic recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 53 votes.

70th Legislative Session (1977-1978)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 48A

Elected: 11/2/1976

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/4/1977 to 1/2/1979

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Sales Manager/Legislator

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Criminal Justice
Taxes
Transportation

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69th Legislative Session (1975-1976)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 48A

Elected: 11/5/1974

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/7/1975 to 1/3/1977

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Sales Representative

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Crime Prevention and Corrections
Health and Welfare
Transportation

OTHER INFORMATION

Senate Photos

The photos in this collection were scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library.

Senator Doug Johnson, Senator Steve Novak, and Senator John Bernhagen during a tax conference committee, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Senator Eric Petty, Senator Collin Peterson, Senator Doug Johnson, and Senator Steve Novak in a tax conference committee, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Senators Eric Petty, Collin Peterson, Gene Merriam, Doug Johnson, and Steve Novak in a tax conference committee, St. Paul, Minnesota.

District Files

District File - 2000 District 52
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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