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Hayden, Jeff

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House 2009-2011 (District 61B); Senate 2011-2012 (District 61); Senate 2013-2020 (District 62)

Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served: Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/24/1966 (uncertain)

Birth Place: ,

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Date of Death:

Gender: Male

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Reported Minority: Black

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City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis

Occupation (when first elected): Nonprofit Manager; Hearth Connection, Affordable Housing Advocates/Community Activist

EDUCATION

College Park High School, San Francisco, California; Secondary;
Metropolitan State University; Attended College;
Bethel University; B.A.; Communications

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Aide to City Council Member Gary Schiff); 2001 to 2002

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Terri
Children: Two children: Tomas (son); Sophia (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

When first elected in 2008, he was one of two black members of the House (Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, February 13, 2009).

He is one of the founding members of the United Black Legislative Caucus.

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Total Days Served: 4383

SESSIONS SERVED

91st Legislative Session (2019-2020) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/2019

Body: Senate

District: 62

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: Minneapolis

Term of Office: 1/2/2017 to 1/3/2021
Oath Date: 1/3/2017

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Legislator

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 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:

Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
Human Services Reform Finance and Policy

Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader

Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in primary

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90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/2017

Body: Senate

District: 62

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: Minneapolis

Term of Office: 1/2/2017 to 1/3/2021
Oath Date: 1/3/2017

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Legislator

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
Human Services Reform Finance and Policy

Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader

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89th Legislative Session (2015-2016) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/2015

Body: Senate

District: 62

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Minneapolis

Term of Office: 1/7/2013 to 1/1/2017
Oath Date: 1/8/2013

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Nonprofit Manager

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Capital Investment
Finance: Health and Human Services Budget Division
Finance: Subcommittee on Equity (Chair)
Health, Human Services and Housing
Rules and Administration: Subcommittee on Elections
State and Local Government

Leadership Position: Deputy Majority Leader

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88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/2013

Body: Senate

District: 62

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Minneapolis

Term of Office: 1/7/2013 to 1/1/2017
Oath Date: 1/8/2013

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Nonprofit Manager

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Capital Investment
Finance: Health and Human Services Division
Health, Human Services and Housing
Rules and Administration: Elections
State and Local Government

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87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/2011

Body: Senate

District: 61

Elected: 10/18/2011

Residence: Minneapolis

Term of Office: 10/25/2011 to 1/6/2013 (Special Election)
Oath Date: 10/25/2011

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Nonprofit Manager

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
Health and Human Services
State Government Innovation and Veterans

Session Notes: He won the Senate special election held due to the resignation of Linda Berglin. He was sworn in on October 25, 2011.

87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/2011

Body: House

District: 61B

Elected: 11/2/2010

Residence: Minneapolis

Term of Office: 1/3/2011 to 10/25/2011 (unfinished term)
Oath Date: 1/4/2011

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Nonprofit Manager

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

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

Committees:

Capital Investment Minutes [He was a member in 2011 only.]
Health and Human Services Finance Minutes [He was a member in 2011 only.]
State Government Finance Minutes [He was a member in 2011 only.]

Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader

Reason for unfinished term: Elected to other office

Session Notes: He won the Senate special election held due to the resignation of Linda Berglin.

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86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/2009

Body: House

District: 61B

Elected: 11/4/2008

Residence: Minneapolis

Term of Office: 1/5/2009 to 1/2/2011
Oath Date: 1/6/2009

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Nonprofit Manager; Hearth Connection, Affordable Housing Advocates/Community Activist

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2010 2nd Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Finance: Health Care and Human Services Finance Division Minutes
Finance: Housing Finance and Policy and Public Health Finance Division Minutes
Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight Minutes
Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes

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OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

Berggren, Kris. "From Tragedy to High Hopes. Hayden Hopes to Effect Big Change." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 20, 2009, p. 17.

Session Interviews

House Interview 2010 (Video)
House Interview 2009 (Video)

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.

District News Files

2009 (61B)

These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

Photographs

Jason Rarick and Jeff Hayden discuss senate business during a floor session. Jason Rarick is a Republican from Pine City and Jeff Hayden is a Democrat from Minneapolis. 2/21/2019. Photo credit: David Oakes, Senate Media Services.

Tony Lourey and Jeff Hayden converse on the Senate Floor. Tony Lourey is a Democrat from Kerrick and Jeff Hayden is a Democrat from Minneapolis. 5/11/2015. Photo credit: David Oakes, Senate Media Services.

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