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Jacobs, Joel

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House 1973-82 (District 47A); House 1983-95 (District 49B)

Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus

Counties Served: Anoka

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 3/31/1932

Birth Place: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

Birth County: Otter Tail

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death:

Gender: Male

Religion: Catholic

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Coon Rapids

Occupation (when first elected): Business Instructor

EDUCATION

Moorhead State College; B.S.; Business
St. Cloud State College; Attended Graduate School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Coon Rapids, Minnesota (City Council); 19?? to 19??

Municipal Board/Commission: Coon Rapids, Minnesota (Charter Commission); 19?? to 19??

State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Appointed by Governor Arne Carlson); 02/22/1995 to ? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Carol
Children: Six children: Michael, David, Gregory, Mary, and Ann
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.

Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1977-78 and the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975.

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Total Days Served: 8099

SESSIONS SERVED

79th Legislative Session (1995-1996)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1995

Body: House

District: 49B

Elected: 11/8/1994

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/2/1995 to 3/5/1995 (unfinished term)
Oath Date: 1/3/1995

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Business Instructor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Environment and Natural Resources [He was a member until March 5, 1995 when he left the legislature.]
Regulated Industries and Energy (Chair) [He was the Chair until March 5, 1995 when he left the legislature.]
Rules and Legislative Administration [He was a member until March 5, 1995 when he left the legislature.]
Taxes [He was a member until March 5, 1995 when he left the legislature.]
Taxes: Property Tax and Tax Increment Financing Division [He was a member until March 5, 1995 when he left the legislature.]

Reason for unfinished term: Appointed to other office

Session Notes: He was appointed by Governor Arne Carlson to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.

78th Legislative Session (1993-1994)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/5/1993

Body: House

District: 49B

Elected: 11/3/1992

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/4/1993 to 1/1/1995
Oath Date: 1/5/1993

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Business Instructor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Regulated Industries and Energy (Chair)
Rules and Legislative Administration
Taxes
Taxes: State Taxes
Ways and Means

77th Legislative Session (1991-1992)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/1991

Body: House

District: 49B

Elected: 11/6/1990

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/7/1991 to 1/3/1993
Oath Date: 1/8/1991

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Business Instructor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Financial Institutions and Insurance
Financial Institutions and Insurance: Banking Division
Regulated Industries (Chair)
Rules and Legislative Administration
Taxes
Taxes: Property Tax

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76th Legislative Session (1989-1990)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1989

Body: House

District: 49B

Elected: 11/8/1988

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/2/1989 to 1/6/1991
Oath Date: 1/3/1989

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Business Instructor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Financial Institutions and Housing
Financial Institutions and Housing: Banking
Regulated Industries (Chair)
Rules and Legislative Administration
Rules and Legislative Administration: Rules
Taxes
Taxes: Property Tax

75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1987

Body: House

District: 49B

Elected: 11/4/1986

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/5/1987 to 1/1/1989
Oath Date: 1/6/1987

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Business Instructor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Commerce
Commerce: Energy and Real Estate
Local and Urban Affairs
Regulated Industries (Chair)
Rules and Legislative Administration
Taxes
Taxes: Property Tax Division

74th Legislative Session (1985-1986)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/1985

Body: House

District: 49B

Elected: 11/6/1984

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/7/1985 to 1/4/1987
Oath Date: 1/8/1985

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Business Instructor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Commerce and Economic Development
Commerce and Economic Development: Commerce and Regulation
Commerce and Economic Development: Liquor
Regulated Industries and Energy
Regulated Industries and Energy: Gaming
Regulated Industries and Energy: Utilities
Taxes
Taxes: Sales Tax

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73rd Legislative Session (1983-1984)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1983

Body: House

District: 49B

Elected: 11/2/1982

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/3/1983 to 1/6/1985
Oath Date: 1/4/1983

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Business Instructor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Commerce and Economic Development
Commerce and Economic Development: Consumer Affairs and Tourism
Commerce and Economic Development: Economic Development
Regulated Industries (Chair)
Regulated Industries: Beverage (Chair)
Regulated Industries: Special Projects
Taxes
Taxes: Economic Development Division

72nd Legislative Session (1981-1982)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1981

Body: House

District: 47A

Elected: 11/4/1980

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/5/1981 to 1/2/1983
Oath Date: 1/6/1981

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Business Instructor, Independent School District 16

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Commerce and Economic Development: Oil Decontrol Task Force
General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Regulated Industries (Chair)
Taxes
Taxes: Local Government Aids and Bonding
Taxes: Mineral Taxation
Taxes: Revenue Division
Transportation
Transportation: Safety (Chair)

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71st Legislative Session (1979-1980)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1979

Body: House

District: 47A

Elected: 11/7/1978

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/1/1979 to 1/4/1981
Oath Date: 1/3/1979

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Business Instructor, Independent School District 16

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Education [He served in 1980 only.]
Education: Higher Education Division
Environment and Natural Resources
Rules and Legislative Administration [He served in 1979 only.]
Rules and Legislative Administration: Rules
Taxes
Taxes: Division I - Income and Sales Tax Division
Transportation
Transportation: Bridges and Highways

70th Legislative Session (1977-1978)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1977

Body: House

District: 47A

Elected: 11/2/1976

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/3/1977 to 12/31/1978
Oath Date: 1/4/1977

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Business Instructor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Environment and Natural Resources
General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Taxes

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69th Legislative Session (1975-1976)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/7/1975

Body: House

District: 47A

Elected: 11/5/1974

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/6/1975 to 1/2/1977
Oath Date: 1/7/1975

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Business Instructor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Environment and Natural Resources
General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Taxes

68th Legislative Session (1973-1974)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/2/1973

Body: House

District: 47A

Elected: 11/7/1972

Residence: Coon Rapids

Term of Office: 1/1/1973 to 1/5/1975
Oath Date: 1/2/1973

Counties Represented: Anoka

Occupation: Business Instructor

Party: Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus

Committees:

City Government
General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Health and Welfare
Taxes

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OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

"Rep. Joel Jacobs Retires From House." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, March 10, 1995, p. 15.

News Sources

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