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Eaton, Chris A.

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Senate 2011-2012 (District 46); Senate 2013-2022 (District 40)

Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served: Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/5/1954

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Gender: Female

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Brooklyn Center

Occupation (when first elected): Director of Health Services, Mental Health Resources Inc., St. Paul/Registered Nurse

EDUCATION

Anoka-Ramsey Community College; R.N.;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Timothy "Tim" J. Willson (he was Mayor of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota)
Children: Two children: Jared (son), Ariel (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

She moved to Brooklyn Center, Minnesota around 1990.

She announced she would not seek reelection in 2022.

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Total Days Served: 4084

SESSIONS SERVED

92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/5/2021

Body: Senate

District: 40

Elected: 11/3/2020

Residence: Brooklyn Center

Term of Office: 1/4/2021 to 1/1/2023
Oath Date: 1/5/2021

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Registered nurse

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Environment and Natural Resources Finance
Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
Human Services Licensing Policy

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

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/2019

Body: Senate

District: 40

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: Brooklyn Center

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Registered nurse

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored:     2020 1st Sp.S. - Author
   2020 2nd Sp.S. - Author
   2020 3rd Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
Finance
Health and Human Services Finance and Policy

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90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/2017

Body: Senate

District: 40

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: Brooklyn Center

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Registered Nurse

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
Finance
Health and Human Services Finance and Policy

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

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/2015

Body: Senate

District: 40

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Brooklyn Center

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Registered Nurse

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Environment and Energy
Environment and Energy: Subcommittee on Fish and Wildlife
Finance: Subcommittee on Equity
Health, Human Services and Housing
State and Local Government
Taxes
Taxes: Tax Reform Division

Leadership Position: Majority Whip

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88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/2013

Body: Senate

District: 40

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Brooklyn Center

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Registered Nurse

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Environment and Energy
Health, Human Services and Housing
State and Local Government
Taxes
Taxes: Tax Reform Division

Leadership Position: Majority Whip

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87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/2011

Body: Senate

District: 46

Elected: 10/18/2011

Residence: Brooklyn Center

Term of Office: 10/28/2011 to 1/6/2013 (Special Election)
Oath Date: 10/28/2011

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Director of Health Services, Mental Health Resources Inc., St. Paul/Registered Nurse

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Commerce and Consumer Protection
Higher Education
Local Government and Elections

Session Notes: She won the Senate special election held due to the death of Linda Scheid. She was sworn in on October 28, 2011.

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