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Dahl, Gregory L.

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Senate 1981-82 (District 50); Senate 1983-92 (District 49)

Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served: Anoka, Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 3/25/1952

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Gender: Male

Religion: Lutheran

Reported Minority: None Reported

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City of Residence (when first elected): White Bear Lake

Occupation (when first elected): Attorney

EDUCATION

St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota; B.A.; Summa Cum Laude
Stanford Law School, Stanford, California; J.D.;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Board/Commission: White Bear Lake, Minnesota (City Charter Commission); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Penny (when first elected, no longer listed in 1983); Stacia (first listed in 1991)
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Special Legislative Concerns: education, energy, environment, consumer issues.

He was a member of the White Bear Lake, Minnesota Area Historical Society.

He was a member of St. Stephen's Church.

Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1981-82.

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Total Days Served: 4382

SESSIONS SERVED

77th Legislative Session (1991-1992)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/1991

Body: Senate

District: 50

Elected: 11/6/1990

Residence: Ham Lake

Term of Office: 1/7/1991 to 1/3/1993
Oath Date: 1/8/1991

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Attorney

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Education (Chair)
Education: American Indian Education - Ex Officio Member
Education: Early Childhood/Special Populations - Ex Officio Member
Education: Education Funding Division
Education: Governance and Structures - Ex Officio Member
Education: Higher Education - Ex Officio Member
Education: Joint Senate/House Libraries - Ex Officio Member
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection (Chair)
Finance
Finance: Education Division
Rules and Administration
Veterans and General Legislation

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

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1989

Body: Senate

District: 50

Elected: 11/4/1986

Residence: Ham Lake

Term of Office: 1/5/1987 to 1/6/1991
Oath Date: 1/6/1987

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Attorney

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Commerce
Commerce: Consumer Protection (Chair)
Economic Development and Housing
Education
Education: Higher Education Division (Chair)
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection (Chair)
Finance
Finance: Education Division
Finance: Joint Claims (Chair)
Finance: State Departments Division

75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1987

Body: Senate

District: 50

Elected: 11/4/1986

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/5/1987 to 1/6/1991
Oath Date: 1/6/1987

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Attorney

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Commerce
Commerce: Consumer Protection (Chair)
Economic Development and Housing
Education
Education: Higher Education Division (Chair)
Environment and Natural Resources (Chair) [He was Chair in 1988 only.]
Environment and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection (Chair)
Finance
Finance: Education Division
Finance: Joint Claims (Chair)

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

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/1985

Body: Senate

District: 50

Elected: 11/2/1982

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/3/1983 to 1/4/1987
Oath Date: 1/4/1983

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Attorney

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Agriculture and Natural Resources
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
Economic Development and Commerce
Economic Development and Commerce: Banking
Economic Development and Commerce: Consumer Protection (Chair)
Education
Education: Education Operation and Governance (Chair)
Finance
Finance: Education
Finance: Joint Claims (Chair)
Finance: State Departments

Leadership Position: Majority Whip

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73rd Legislative Session (1983-1984)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1983

Body: Senate

District: 50

Elected: 11/2/1982

Residence: Lino Lakes

Term of Office: 1/3/1983 to 1/4/1987
Oath Date: 1/4/1983

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Attorney

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Agriculture and Natural Resources
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Public Land and Water Resources
Economic Development and Commerce
Economic Development and Commerce: Banking
Economic Development and Commerce: Consumer Protection (Chair)
Education
Education: Educational Operation and Governance (Chair)
Finance
Finance: Education
Finance: Joint Claims (Chair)
Finance: State Departments

Leadership Position: Majority Whip

72nd Legislative Session (1981-1982)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1981

Body: Senate

District: 49

Elected: 11/4/1980

Residence: White Bear Lake

Term of Office: 1/5/1981 to 1/2/1983
Oath Date: 1/6/1981

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Attorney

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Energy and Housing
Energy and Housing: Energy
Judiciary
Judiciary: Corporate Law (Chair)
Judiciary: Judicial Administration
Judiciary: Law Revision
Public Employees and Pensions

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OTHER INFORMATION

News Sources

The Library maintains newspaper clippings on individual legislators during their terms. Clippings are available from 1973 to the present in a variety of formats: 1973-1999, microfiche available at the Library; 2000-2009, scanned in yearly compilations and digitally available on the legislative network; 2009-present, archived in a searchable database maintained by the Library and available on the legislative network.

These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

Photographs

Senator Gregory Dahl and Senator Roger Moe listen to Senator Ron Dicklich speak during a DFL press conference, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1991. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Gregory Dahl speaks in committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1983-1986. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Anne Stokowski, Senator Don Frank, Senator Greg Dahl, and Senator Randoph Peterson examine redistricting maps, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1981-1982. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Gregory Dahl speaks on the Senate floor while Senator Eric Petty listens, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1981-1984. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

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