Novak, Steven G. "Steve"
House 1975-82 (District 48A); Senate 1983-2000 (District 52)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Anoka, Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/26/1949
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Steve
City of Residence (when first elected):
New Brighton
Occupation (when first elected):
Sales Representative
EDUCATION
Lake Johanna Junior High School; Elementary School; Graduate
Mounds View High School; Secondary; Graduate
Hamline University; Attended College; 2 years
University of Minnesota, Duluth; B.A.; Political Science
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Historical Society (Member);
19?? to 19??
State Agency:
Minnesota Department of Public Service (Administrative Assistant to the Director);
19?? to 07/16/1974
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Julie
Children:
Four children: Natalie (daughter); Nicholas (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: taxes, energy and environmental policy, education, transportation, utilities, environment.
He was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in New Brighton, Minnesota.
Religion provided by the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975 and a newspaper article.
Body:
Senate
District:
52
Elected:
11/5/1996
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation:
Vice President, External Affairs, Regions Hospital Foundation
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce
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Commerce: Banking
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Commerce: Insurance
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development (Chair)
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Electric Energy Deregulation
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Housing and Economic Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Labor and Management
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Telecommunications and Technology
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development/Commerce/Human Resources Finance Comm.: Economic Development Budget Division
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Rules and Administration
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Rules and Administration: Ethical Conduct
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Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
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Taxes
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Taxes: Income and Sales Tax
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Taxes/Local and Metropolitan Government: Property Taxes and Local Government Budget Division
Body:
Senate
District:
52
Elected:
11/5/1996
Residence:
New Brighton
Term of Office:
1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation:
Vice President, External Affairs
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce
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Commerce: Banking
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Commerce: Insurance
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development (Chair)
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Electric Energy Deregulation
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Housing and Economic Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Telecommunications and Technology
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development/Commerce/Human Resources Finance Comm.: Economic Development Budget Division
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Rules and Administration
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Rules and Administration: Ethical Conduct
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Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
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Taxes
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Taxes: Income and Sales Tax
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Taxes/Local and Metropolitan Government: Property Taxes and Local Government Budget Division
Body:
Senate
District:
52
Elected:
11/3/1992
Residence:
New Brighton
Term of Office:
1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation:
Legislator/Vice President for Development, Ramsey Foundation
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development (Chair)
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Economic Development and Housing
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Employment
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Energy and Public Utilities
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Jobs, Energy and Community Development Finance Division
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Rules and Administration
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Rules and Administration: Ethical Conduct
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Rules and Administration: Senate Budget
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Tax
Body:
Senate
District:
52
Elected:
11/3/1992
Residence:
New Brighton
Term of Office:
1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation:
Legislator/Vice President for Development, Ramsey Health Care, Inc. and Ramsey Foundation
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development (Chair)
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Economic Development and Housing
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Employment
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Energy and Public Utilities
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Jobs, Energy and Community Development Finance Division
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Rules and Administration
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Rules and Administration: Ethical Conduct
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Rules and Administration: Senate Budget
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Tax
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Transportation and Public Transit
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Transportation and Public Transit: Transportation and Public Transit Finance Division
Body:
Senate
District:
52
Elected:
11/6/1990
Residence:
New Brighton
Term of Office:
1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation:
Legislator/Communications Coordinator, Minnesota Museum of Art
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Energy and Public Utilities (Chair)
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife
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Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
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Rules and Administration
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Rules and Administration: Senate Budget
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Income, Sales, and Economic Development Division
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids Division
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Transportation
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Transportation: Commercial Policy
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Transportation: Public Transportation
Body:
Senate
District:
52
Elected:
11/4/1986
Residence:
New Brighton
Term of Office:
1/6/1987 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation:
Legislator/Assistant to Directors, Department of Partnership, Minnesota Museum of Art
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife
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Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters (Chair)
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Public Utilities and Energy
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Public Utilities and Energy: Energy
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Rules and Administration
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Income Tax Division
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids Division (Chair)
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Transportation
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Transportation: Transit (Chair)
Leadership Position:
Majority Whip
Body:
Senate
District:
52
Elected:
11/4/1986
Residence:
New Brighton
Term of Office:
1/6/1987 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation:
Legislator/Real Estate Sales Representative
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife
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Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters (Chair)
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Public Utilities and Energy
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Public Utilities and Energy: Alternative Energy
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Rules and Administration
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Income Tax
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids (Chair)
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Transportation
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Transportation: Transit (Chair)
Leadership Position:
Majority Whip
Body:
Senate
District:
52
Elected:
11/2/1982
Residence:
New Brighton
Term of Office:
1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation:
Legislator/Real Estate Sales Representative
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
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Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries
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Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries: Public Utilities
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Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries: Regulated Industries (Chair)
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Income Tax (Chair)
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids
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Transportation
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Transportation: Transit (Chair)
Body:
Senate
District:
52
Elected:
11/2/1982
Residence:
New Brighton
Term of Office:
1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation:
Legislator/Real Estate Sales Representative
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife
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Agriculture and Natural Resources: Public Land and Water Resources
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Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries
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Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries: Public Utilities
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Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries: Regulated Industries (Chair)
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Income Tax (Chair)
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids
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Transportation
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Transportation: Transit (Chair)
Body:
House
District:
48A
Elected:
11/4/1980
Residence:
New Brighton
Term of Office:
1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Sales Manager
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Regulated Industries
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Rules and Legislative Administration
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Rules and Legislative Administration: Personnel
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Taxes
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Taxes: Local Government Aids and Bonding (Chair)
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Taxes: Revenue Division
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Taxes: Tax Laws Division
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Transportation
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Transportation: General Transportation
Leadership Position:
Assistant Majority Leader
Body:
House
District:
48A
Elected:
11/7/1978
Residence:
New Brighton
Term of Office:
1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Sales Manager/Sales Representative
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement and Corrections
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Taxes
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Taxes: Division II - Property and Natural Resources Division
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Transportation
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Transportation: Safety and General Transportation
Session Notes:
His margin of victory over Gayle Bromander was only 50 votes so an automatic recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 53 votes.
Body:
House
District:
48A
Elected:
11/2/1976
Residence:
New Brighton
Term of Office:
1/4/1977 to 1/2/1979
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Sales Manager/Legislator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Criminal Justice
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Taxes
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Transportation
Body:
House
District:
48A
Elected:
11/5/1974
Residence:
New Brighton
Term of Office:
1/7/1975 to 1/3/1977
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Sales Representative
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Crime Prevention and Corrections
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Health and Welfare
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Transportation
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