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    Hugoson, Gene

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1987-92 (District 29A); House 1993-95 (District 26A)

    Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

    Counties Served:  Blue Earth, Martin, Watonwan

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 9/??/1945
    Birth Place: Minnesota
    Birth County: Martin
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Evangelical Free Christian
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Granada
    Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Former High School Social Studies Teacher, Lakefield and St. James, Minnesota

    EDUCATION

    East Chain High School; Secondary;
    Augsburg College; B.A.; Social Science, 1967
    Mankato State University; Attended Graduate School; History

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Military: United States Army (Vietnam); 19?? to 19??
    State Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (Commissioner, Appointed by Governor Arne Carlson, Governor Jesse Ventura, and Governor Tim Pawlenty); 07/01/1995 to 01/03/2011 [Appointed]
    State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (Chair); 01/2007 to ?

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Patricia
    Children: One child: Jonathan "Jon" (son)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1987-88.

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    Total Days Served: 3099

    SESSIONS SERVED

    79th Legislative Session (1995-1996)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1995
    Body: House
    District: 26A
    Elected: 11/8/1994
    Residence: Granada
    Term of Office: 1/2/1995 to 6/30/1995 (unfinished term)
    Oath Date: 1/3/1995
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Martin, Watonwan
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Independent Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Rural Development
    • Agriculture: Dairy Policy and Soil and Water Conservation
    • Taxes
    • Taxes: Sales and Income Tax Division
    • Transportation and Transit
    • Transportation and Transit: Transportation Systems
    Reason for unfinished term: Appointed to other office
    Session Notes: He was appointed by Governor Arne Carlson to the Commissioner position in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
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    78th Legislative Session (1993-1994)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1993
    Body: House
    District: 26A
    Elected: 11/3/1992
    Residence: Granada
    Term of Office: 1/4/1993 to 1/1/1995
    Oath Date: 1/5/1993
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Martin, Watonwan
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Rural Development
    • Rules and Legislative Administration
    • Taxes
    • Taxes: State Taxes
    • Transportation and Transit
    Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader

    77th Legislative Session (1991-1992)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1991
    Body: House
    District: 29A
    Elected: 11/6/1990
    Residence: Granada
    Term of Office: 1/7/1991 to 1/3/1993
    Oath Date: 1/8/1991
    Counties Represented: Martin, Watonwan
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Farm Programs
    • Agriculture: Rural Development, Marketing, and International Trade
    • Economic Development
    • Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
    • Economic Development: Quality Workforce and Competitiveness
    • Redistricting
    • Rules and Legislative Administration
    • Taxes
    • Taxes: Property Tax
    Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
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    76th Legislative Session (1989-1990)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1989
    Body: House
    District: 29A
    Elected: 11/8/1988
    Residence: Granada
    Term of Office: 1/2/1989 to 1/6/1991
    Oath Date: 1/3/1989
    Counties Represented: Martin, Watonwan
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Farm Programs
    • Economic Development
    • Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
    • Education
    • Education: Education Finance Division

    75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1987
    Body: House
    District: 29A
    Elected: 11/4/1986
    Residence: Granada
    Term of Office: 1/5/1987 to 1/1/1989
    Oath Date: 1/6/1987
    Counties Represented: Martin, Watonwan
    Occupation: Farmer/Former High School Social Studies Teacher, Lakefield and St. James, Minnesota
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agriculture Finance Division
    • Agriculture: International Trade, Farm Commodities, Agri-Business and Marketing
    • Economic Development and Housing
    • Economic Development and Housing: Job Development and Training
    • Education
    • Environment and Natural Resources

    OTHER INFORMATION

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