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Dettmer, Bob

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House 2007-2012 (District 52A); House 2013-2022 (District 39A)

Party when first elected: Republican

Counties Served: Anoka, Chisago, Washington

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 3/1/1951

Birth Place: Faribault, Minnesota

Birth County: Rice

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death:

Gender: Male

Religion: Baptist

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Forest Lake

Occupation (when first elected): Soldier/Retired Educator, Teacher and Coach (Wrestling, Track, and Soccer), Forest Lake High School

EDUCATION

Faribault High School; Secondary;
Bemidji State University; B.S.; Health and Physical Education, May 1973
St. Thomas University; M.A.; Education Curriculum and Instruction

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Army Reserves (Kuwait, November 2001-2003 and Iraq; Chief Warrant Officer, Electronic Intelligence Specialist, Army Master Fitness Trainer); 1986 to 2011

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Colleen (married in 1972)
Children: Three children: Robb and Travis (sons, twins); Krystle (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born and raised on a farm.

Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota, the Directory, 2007-2008.

In 2004, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame awarded him a Lifetime Service to Wrestling (Minnesota Chapter) award.

He announced he would not seek reelection in 2022.

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Total Days Served: 5844

SESSIONS SERVED

92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 39A

Elected: 11/3/2020

Residence: Forest Lake

Term of Office: 1/5/2021 to 1/2/2023

Counties Represented: Chisago, Washington

Occupation: Educator/retired; Chief Warrant Officer U.S. Army Reserve (retired)

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Minutes
Taxes Minutes

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91st Legislative Session (2019-2020)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 39A

Elected: 11/6/2018

Residence: Forest Lake

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

Counties Represented: Chisago, Washington

Occupation: Educator/Retired; Chief Warrant Officer U.S. Army Reserve (retired)

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2020 2nd Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Labor Minutes
Ways & Means: Education Finance Division Minutes
Ways & Means: Veterans and Military Affairs Finance & Policy Division Minutes

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90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 39A

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: Forest Lake

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

Counties Represented: Chisago, Washington

Occupation: Educator/Retired; Chief Warrant Officer U.S. Army Reserve (retired)

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Capital Investment Minutes
State Government Finance Minutes
State Government Finance: Veterans Affairs Division (Chair) Minutes
Taxes Minutes
Ways & Means Minutes

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89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 39A

Elected: 11/4/2014

Residence: Forest Lake

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

Counties Represented: Chisago, Washington

Occupation: Educator/Retired; Chief Warrant Officer U.S. Army Reserve (retired)

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Education Finance Minutes
State Government Finance Minutes
State Government Finance: Veterans Affairs Division (Chair) Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 39A

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Forest Lake

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

Counties Represented: Chisago, Washington

Occupation: Educator/Retired

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

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

Committees:

Capital Investment Minutes
State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 52A

Elected: 11/2/2010

Residence: Forest Lake

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

Counties Represented: Anoka, Washington

Occupation: Educator/Retired

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Higher Education Policy and Finance Minutes
State Government Finance: Veterans Services Division Minutes
Taxes: Property and Local Tax Division Minutes

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86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 52A

Elected: 11/4/2008

Residence: Forest Lake

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

Counties Represented: Anoka, Washington

Occupation: Educator

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs: Veterans Affairs Division Minutes
Finance: Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division Minutes
Finance: K-12 Education Finance Division Minutes
Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
Taxes: Property and Local Sales Tax Division Minutes

Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Whip

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85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 52A

Elected: 11/7/2006

Residence: Forest Lake

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

Counties Represented: Anoka, Washington

Occupation: Soldier/Retired Educator, Teacher and Coach (Wrestling, Track, and Soccer), Forest Lake High School

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs: Veterans Affairs Division Minutes
E-12 Education Minutes
Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division: Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division Minutes
Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division: K-12 Finance Division Minutes

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OTHER INFORMATION

Session Interviews
Session Interview (Video) 2014 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2010 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2007 House Interview

Articles & Books About
Green, Craig. "Serving in a New Role, Former Coach Wants to Continue Helping Community." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 19, 2007, p. 18.

District Files

District File - 2007 District 52A
District File - 2008 District 52A
District File - 2009 District 52A
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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