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    Lillie, Leon M.

    Official House Web Page Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 2005-2012 (District 55A); House 2013-2022 (District 43B); House 2023-Present (District 44B)

    Party when first elected:  Democratic-Farmer-Labor

    Counties Served:  Ramsey, Washington

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: ??/??/1961
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    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Lutheran
    Reported Minority: None Reported
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    City of Residence (when first elected): North Saint Paul
    Occupation (when first elected): Airline Employee; Baggage Handler and Ramp Agent, Northwest Airlines

    EDUCATION

    North High School; Secondary;
    Nottingham University, England;
    Luther College, Decorah, Iowa; B.S.; Political Science

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    County Board/Commissioner: Ramsey County, Minnesota (Ran the Office for County Commissioner Hal Norgard); [Dates Unknown]
    Municipal Council/Aldermen: North Saint Paul, Minnesota (City Council); 1995 to 2004 [Elected]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Missy
    Children: Three children: Taylor, Mikhail, and Krystin
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
    Ted H. Lillie  - Brother

    GENERAL NOTES

    He was of Norwegian ancestry.

    His family owns the Lillie Suburban Newspapers.

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

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    Total Days Served: 6910

    SESSIONS SERVED

    93rd Legislative Session (2023-2024)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 44B
    Elected: 11/8/2022
    Residence: North Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/3/2023 to 1/13/2025
    Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
    Occupation: Airline employee
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
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    92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 43B
    Elected: 11/3/2020
    Residence: North Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/5/2021 to 1/2/2023
    Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
    Occupation: Airline employee
    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:
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    91st Legislative Session (2019-2020)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 43B
    Elected: 11/6/2018
    Residence: North Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/8/2019 to 1/4/2021
    Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
    Occupation: Airline Employee
    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 3rd Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 3rd Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Government Operations Minutes
    • Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
    • Ways & Means Minutes
    • Ways & Means: Capital Investment Division Minutes
    • Ways & Means: Higher Education Finance & Policy Division Minutes
    • Ways & Means: Legacy Finance Division (Chair) Minutes
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    90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 43B
    Elected: 11/8/2016
    Residence: North Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/7/2019
    Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
    Occupation: Airline Employee
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2017 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
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    89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 43B
    Elected: 11/4/2014
    Residence: North Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 1/2/2017
    Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
    Occupation: Airline Employee
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2015 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
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    88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 43B
    Elected: 11/6/2012
    Residence: North Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015
    Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
    Occupation: Airline Employee
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader
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    87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 55A
    Elected: 11/2/2010
    Residence: North Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Airline Employee
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Commerce and Regulatory Reform Minutes
    • Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
    • State Government Finance Minutes
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    86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 55A
    Elected: 11/4/2008
    Residence: North Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Airline Employee, Northwest/Delta Airline
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Commerce and Labor Minutes
    • Commerce and Labor: Labor and Consumer Protection Division Minutes
    • Commerce and Labor: Telecommunications Regulation and Infrastructure Division Minutes
    • Finance: Cultural and Outdoor Resources Finance Division Minutes
    • Finance: Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division Minutes
    • Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
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    85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 55A
    Elected: 11/7/2006
    Residence: North Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Airline Employee; Baggage Handler, Northwest Airlines
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Commerce and Labor Minutes
    • Finance: Public Safety Finance Division Minutes
    • Public Safety and Civil Justice Minutes
    • Public Safety and Civil Justice: Crime Victims Minutes
    • Public Safety and Civil Justice: Data Practices Minutes
    • Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
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    84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 55A
    Elected: 11/2/2004
    Residence: North Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Airline Employee; Baggage Handler and Ramp Agent, Northwest Airlines
    Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2005 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Minutes
    • Transportation Minutes
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Session Interviews
    Session Interview (Video) 2005 House Interview


    Articles & Books About
    Wetzel, Matt. "Ascending the Ladder: Lillie Moves from City to State Government." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, March 18, 2005, p. 17.


    District Files

    District File - 2005 District 55A
    District File - 2006 District 55A
    District File - 2007 District 55A
    District File - 2008 District 55A
    District File - 2009 District 55A

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