Price, Leonard R. "Len"
House 1983-90 (District 56A); Senate 1991-92 (District 56); Senate 1993-2002 (District 57)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Ramsey, Washington
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/21/1942
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Len
City of Residence (when first elected):
Woodbury
Occupation (when first elected):
Social Studies Teacher, Woodbury High School
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota; Attended College;
University of Wisconsin, River Falls; B.S.; Social Studies and Education
University of Wisconsin, River Falls; M.S.; Education
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Review Board (Appointed by Governor Mark Dayton);
02/21/2012 to 20??
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Stephanie Wright
Children:
Three children: Tony and Sarah
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: finance, environment, education, taxes.
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/7/2000
Residence: Woodbury
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Retired Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Capital Investment
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Budget Division
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Education: Workforce Education
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection
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Environment and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife
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Finance
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Finance: Environment and Agriculture Budget Division (Chair)
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Rules and Administration: Senate Budget
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Woodbury
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Teacher, Woodbury High School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources/Agriculture and Rural Development/State Government Finance: Environment and Agriculture Budget Division
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Governmental Operations and Veterans
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Governmental Operations and Veterans: Rulemaking
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Governmental Operations and Veterans/Election Laws/State Gov't. Finance Comm.: Governmental Operations Budget Division (Chair)
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Local and Metropolitan Government
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Rules and Administration: Senate Budget
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Taxes
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Taxes/Local and Metropolitan Government: Property Taxes and Local Government Budget Division
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Woodbury
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Teacher, Woodbury High School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources/Agriculture and Rural Development/State Government Finance: Environment and Agriculture Budget Division
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Governmental Operations and Veterans
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Governmental Operations and Veterans: Rulemaking
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Governmental Operations and Veterans/Election Laws/State Gov't. Finance Comm.: Governmental Operations Budget Division (Chair)
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Local and Metropolitan Government
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Rules and Administration: Senate Budget
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Taxes
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Taxes/Local and Metropolitan Government: Property Taxes and Local Government Budget Division
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Woodbury
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Commerce and Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection and Regulated Industries
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Division
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
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Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Income and Sales Tax (Chair)
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Tax
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Woodbury
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Commerce and Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection and Regulated Industries
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Division
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
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Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Tax
Body: Senate
District: 56
Elected: 11/6/1990
Residence: Woodbury
Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture and Rural Development: Joint Agriculture and Rural Development/Environment and Natural Resources Ad Hoc
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters (Chair)
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Gaming Regulation
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Metropolitan Affairs
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids Division
Body: House
District: 56A
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Woodbury
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Social Studies Teacher, Woodbury High School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Computer
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Appropriations: Education Division
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Environment
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Gaming
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Gaming: Gaming Division
Body: House
District: 56A
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Woodbury
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Social Studies Teacher, Woodbury High School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Education Division
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Commerce
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Commerce: Consumer Affairs
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Future and Technology
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Future and Technology: Biotechnology (Chair)
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Future and Technology: Futurist
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Gaming
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Gaming: Elections
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Gaming: Gaming
Body: House
District: 56A
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Woodbury
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Social Studies Teacher, Woodbury High School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Division
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Firearms
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Gambling and Related Issues
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Regulated Industries and Energy
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Regulated Industries and Energy: Energy
Body: House
District: 56A
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Woodbury
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Social Studies Teacher, Woodbury High School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Education
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Energy
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Energy: Housing
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Gaming Division