Bertram, Jeff
House 1987-92 (District 16B); House 1993-96 (District 14B)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
1/24/1960
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Paynesville
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
St. Cloud State University; A.A.; Elective Education/Studies
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Ethical Practices Board;
06/22/1983 to 04/13/1984
[Appointed]
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Paynesville, Minnesota (City Council);
2005 to ?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single (when first elected); Jane Desautel (first listed in 1989, no longer listed in 1994)
Children:
Three children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Joe Bertram, Sr.
- Brother
GENERAL NOTES
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1987-88.
A complaint was filed regarding his actions of intimidation, threats, and harassment, among other actions. He consented to dispositional action based on recommendations from the Ethics Committee. A minority report recommending to expel him was presented to the full House, but was voted down.
Body: House
District: 14B
Elected: 11/8/1994
Residence: Paynesville
Term of Office: 1/3/1995 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Pope, Stearns
Occupation: Farmer/Legislator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Education
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Education: K-12 Education Finance Division
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs: Local Government
Body: House
District: 14B
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Paynesville
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/2/1995
Counties Represented:
Pope, Stearns
Occupation: Farmer/Legislator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Dairy and Livestock
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Finance Division
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Financial Institutions and Insurance: Banking
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Financial Institutions and Insurance: Insurance
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs, and Elections
Body: House
District: 16B
Elected: 11/6/1990
Residence: Paynesville
Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
Counties Represented:
Morrison, Stearns, Wright
Occupation: Farmer/Legislator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Agriculture
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Agriculture: Dairy and Livestock
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Agriculture: Soil and Water Resources (Chair)
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Education Division
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Financial Institutions and Insurance: Banking Division
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs, and Gaming
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs, and Gaming: Veterans Affairs Division
Body: House
District: 16B
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Paynesville
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Morrison, Stearns, Wright
Occupation: Farmer/Legislator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Agriculture
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Agriculture: Soil and Water Resources (Chair)
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Financial Institutions and Housing
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Financial Institutions and Housing: Housing Division
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Gaming
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Gaming: Gaming Division
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Gaming: Veterans Affairs
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Government Structures
Body: House
District: 16B
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Paynesville
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Morrison, Stearns, Wright
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Agriculture: Dairy and Livestock
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Agriculture: Soil and Water Conservation (Chair)
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Financial Institutions and Insurance: Insurance
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Government Structures
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Local and Urban Affairs
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