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Gunther, Bob

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House 1995-2002 (District 26A); House 2003-2012 (District 24A); House 2013-2020 (District 23A)

Party when first elected: Republican

Counties Served: Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 7/12/1943

Birth Place: Fairmont, Minnesota

Birth County: Martin

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death:

Gender: Male

Religion: Evangelical

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Fairmont

Occupation (when first elected): Business, Merchant

EDUCATION

Fairmont High School; Secondary;
St. Cloud State University; B.S.; Marketing

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Chicano Latino Affairs Council (Board of Directors); [Dates Unknown] [Appointed]

Military: United States Navy (Vietnam War); [Dates Unknown]

State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council (Appointed by Minnesota House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher); 12/01/2008 to 2??? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Nancy
Children: One child: Elizabeth (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He did not seek reelection in 2020.

He was a member of Bethel Evangelical Free Church.

Religion provided by the Natural Resources Defense Council's State Directories 2005.

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Total Days Served: 9290

SESSIONS SERVED

91st Legislative Session (2019-2020)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 23A

Elected: 11/6/2018

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 1/7/2019 to 1/3/2021

Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Retired

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Rules and Legislative Administration: Subcommittee on Legislative Process Reform Minutes
Ways & Means: Greater Minnesota Jobs and Economic Development Finance Division Minutes
Ways & Means: Housing Finance & Policy Division Minutes
Ways & Means: Jobs and Economic Development Finance Division Minutes

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90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 23A

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 1/2/2017 to 1/6/2019

Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Business

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Capital Investment Minutes
Legacy Funding Finance (Chair) Minutes
Rules & Legislative Administration Minutes
Transportation Finance Minutes
Ways & Means Minutes

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89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 23A

Elected: 11/4/2014

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 1/5/2015 to 1/1/2017

Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Business

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Aging & Long-Term Care Policy Minutes
Greater Minnesota Economic & Workforce Development Policy (Chair) Minutes
Job Growth & Energy Affordability Policy & Finance Minutes
Rules & Legislative Administration Minutes

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88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 23A

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 1/7/2013 to 1/4/2015

Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Business

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2013 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Capital Investment Minutes
Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 24A

Elected: 11/2/2010

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013

Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Business

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2011 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2011 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Jobs and Economic Development Finance (Chair) Minutes
State Government Finance Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader

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86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 24A

Elected: 11/4/2008

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 1/5/2009 to 1/2/2011

Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Small Business Owner, Grocer

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2010 2nd Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Finance: Energy Finance and Policy Division Minutes
Finance: Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division Minutes
Finance: Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division Minutes
Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes

Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader

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85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 24A

Elected: 11/7/2006

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 1/1/2007 to 1/4/2009

Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Family Business, Grocery Store Owner

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Commerce and Labor: Labor and Consumer Protection Division Minutes
Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division: Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division Minutes
Finance: Energy Finance and Policy Division Minutes
Finance: Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division Minutes
Finance: Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division: Watersheds, Wetlands and Buffers Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 24A

Elected: 11/2/2004

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007

Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Business

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2005 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2005 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Commerce and Financial Institutions Minutes
Jobs and Economic Opportunity Policy and Finance (Chair) Minutes
Regulated Industries Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader

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83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 24A

Elected: 11/5/2002

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005

Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Business

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2003 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2003 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development Minutes
Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development: Economic Development and Tourism Division Minutes
Jobs and Economic Development Finance (Chair) Minutes
Regulated Industries Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 26A

Elected: 11/7/2000

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003

Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Business

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development Minutes
Crime Prevention Minutes
Jobs and Economic Development Finance Minutes
Regulated Industries Minutes

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81st Legislative Session (1999-2000)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 26A

Elected: 11/3/1998

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 1/5/1999 to 1/2/2001

Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Business

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Agriculture Policy Minutes
Commerce Minutes
Jobs and Economic Development Finance Minutes
Jobs and Economic Development Policy Minutes

80th Legislative Session (1997-1998)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 26A

Elected: 11/5/1996

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/4/1999

Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Business

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Agriculture Minutes
Commerce, Tourism and Consumer Affairs Minutes
Commerce, Tourism and Consumer Affairs: Business Regulation Minutes
Economic Development and International Trade
Economic Development and International Trade: Economic Development
Economic Development and International Trade: Economic Development Finance Division
Economic Development and International Trade: Economic Development Finance Division: Government Efficiency and Reform (Chair)

79th Legislative Session (1995-1996)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 26A

Elected: 8/1/1995

Residence: Fairmont

Term of Office: 8/1/1995 to 1/6/1997 (Special Election)

Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Martin, Watonwan

Occupation: Business, Merchant

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Session Notes: His official term start date is uncertain due to the special election. The date listed is the special election date. He won the seat vacated by Gene Hugoson.