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Poppe, Jeanne E.

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House 2005-2012 (District 27B); House 2013-2020 (District 27B)

Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Mower

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 7/6/1957

Birth Place: Houston, Minnesota

Birth County: Houston

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death:

Gender: Female

Religion: Lutheran

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Austin

Occupation (when first elected): Educator and Career Counselor; Riverland Community College, Albert Lea

EDUCATION

Houston High School; Secondary; 1975
University of Wisconsin, River Falls; B.A.; Sociology and Criminal Justice
Winona State University; M.S.; Counseling

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Austin, Minnesota (City Council); 1995 to 2002 [Elected]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Widow; Robert "Bob" Vilt (married in 1984; he passed away in 2017)
Children: Three children: Lydia (daughter); Casey and Skyler (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

She was raised on a family farm.

She ran unsuccessfully as the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party endorsed candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 2002 election.

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

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Total Days Served: 5845

SESSIONS SERVED

91st Legislative Session (2019-2020)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 27B

Elected: 11/6/2018

Residence: Austin

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

Counties Represented: Dodge, Freeborn, Mower

Occupation: Educator/Counselor

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 5th Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 5th Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Ways & Means Minutes
Ways & Means: Agriculture and Food Finance & Policy Division (Chair) Minutes
Ways & Means: Greater Minnesota Jobs and Economic Development Finance Division Minutes
Ways & Means: Higher Education Finance & Policy Division Minutes
Ways & Means: Housing Finance & Policy Division Minutes

Leadership Position: Speaker Pro Tempore

Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election

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90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 27B

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: Austin

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

Counties Represented: Dodge, Freeborn, Mower

Occupation: Educator/Counselor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

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

Committees:

Agriculture Finance Minutes
Agriculture Policy Minutes
Capital Investment Minutes
Ways & Means Minutes

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89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 27B

Elected: 11/4/2014

Residence: Austin

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

Counties Represented: Dodge, Freeborn, Mower

Occupation: Educator/Counselor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

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

Committees:

Agriculture Finance Minutes
Agriculture Policy Minutes
Capital Investment Minutes
Environment & Natural Resources Policy & Finance Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 27B

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Austin

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

Counties Represented: Dodge, Freeborn, Mower

Occupation: Educator/Counselor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2013 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2013 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Agriculture Policy (Chair) Minutes
Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance Minutes
Higher Education Finance and Policy Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 27B

Elected: 11/2/2010

Residence: Austin

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

Counties Represented: Fillmore, Mower

Occupation: Educator and Counselor, Riverland Community College

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

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

Committees:

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance Minutes
Higher Education Policy and Finance Minutes
Redistricting Minutes

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86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 27B

Elected: 11/4/2008

Residence: Austin

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

Counties Represented: Fillmore, Mower

Occupation: Educator and Counselor, Riverland Community College

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Finance: Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division Minutes
Finance: Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division: Bioscience and Workforce Development Policy and Oversight Division Minutes
Finance: State Government Finance Division Minutes
State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections Minutes

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85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 27B

Elected: 11/7/2006

Residence: Austin

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

Counties Represented: Fillmore, Mower

Occupation: Educator and Counselor, Riverland Community College

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2007 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Finance Minutes
Finance: Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division Minutes
Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division: Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division Minutes
Finance: State Government Finance Division Minutes
Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections Minutes

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84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 27B

Elected: 11/2/2004

Residence: Austin

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

Counties Represented: Fillmore, Mower

Occupation: Educator and Career Counselor; Riverland Community College, Albert Lea

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

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

Committees:

Environment and Natural Resources Minutes
Local Government Minutes
Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes

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OTHER INFORMATION

Session Interviews
Session Interview (Video) 2005 House Interview

Articles & Books About
Martin, Brett. "Bridging the Divide: Poppe Seeks Results in Bonding and Education." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 18, 2005, p. 17.

District Files

District File - 2005 District 27B
District File - 2006 District 27B
District File - 2007 District 27B
District File - 2008 District 27B
District File - 2009 District 27B

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