Lillie, Leon M.
House 2005-2012 (District 55A); House 2013-2022 (District 43B); House 2023-Present (District 44B)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Ramsey, Washington
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1961
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
North Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Airline Employee; Baggage Handler and Ramp Agent, Northwest Airlines
EDUCATION
North High School; Secondary;
Nottingham University, England;
Luther College, Decorah, Iowa; B.S.; Political Science
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Ramsey County, Minnesota (Ran the Office for County Commissioner Hal Norgard);
[Dates Unknown]
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
North Saint Paul, Minnesota (City Council);
1995 to 2004
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Missy
Children:
Three children: Taylor, Mikhail, and Krystin
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Ted H. Lillie
- Brother
GENERAL NOTES
He was of Norwegian ancestry.
His family owns the Lillie Suburban Newspapers.
Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.
Body:
House
District:
44B
Elected:
11/5/2024
Residence:
North Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/6/2025 to 1/3/2027
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation:
Airline employee
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Body:
House
District:
44B
Elected:
11/8/2022
Residence:
North Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/2/2023 to 1/5/2025
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation:
Airline employee
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Body:
House
District:
43B
Elected:
11/3/2020
Residence:
North Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/4/2021 to 1/1/2023
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation:
Airline employee
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Body:
House
District:
43B
Elected:
11/6/2018
Residence:
North Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/7/2019 to 1/3/2021
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation:
Airline Employee
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Government Operations
Minutes
-
Rules and Legislative Administration
Minutes
-
Ways & Means
Minutes
-
Ways & Means: Capital Investment Division
Minutes
-
Ways & Means: Higher Education Finance & Policy Division
Minutes
-
Ways & Means: Legacy Finance Division (Chair)
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
43B
Elected:
11/8/2016
Residence:
North Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/2/2017 to 1/6/2019
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation:
Airline Employee
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2017 1st Sp.S. - Author
Body:
House
District:
43B
Elected:
11/4/2014
Residence:
North Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/5/2015 to 1/1/2017
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation:
Airline Employee
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2015 1st Sp.S. - Author
Body:
House
District:
43B
Elected:
11/6/2012
Residence:
North Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/7/2013 to 1/4/2015
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation:
Airline Employee
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Leadership Position:
Assistant Majority Leader
Body:
House
District:
55A
Elected:
11/2/2010
Residence:
North Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Airline Employee
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Commerce and Regulatory Reform
Minutes
-
Rules and Legislative Administration
Minutes
-
State Government Finance
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
55A
Elected:
11/4/2008
Residence:
North Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/5/2009 to 1/2/2011
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Airline Employee, Northwest/Delta Airline
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Commerce and Labor
Minutes
-
Commerce and Labor: Labor and Consumer Protection Division
Minutes
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Commerce and Labor: Telecommunications Regulation and Infrastructure Division
Minutes
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Finance: Cultural and Outdoor Resources Finance Division
Minutes
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Finance: Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
Minutes
-
Rules and Legislative Administration
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
55A
Elected:
11/7/2006
Residence:
North Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/1/2007 to 1/4/2009
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Airline Employee; Baggage Handler, Northwest Airlines
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Commerce and Labor
Minutes
-
Finance: Public Safety Finance Division
Minutes
-
Public Safety and Civil Justice
Minutes
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Public Safety and Civil Justice: Crime Victims
Minutes
-
Public Safety and Civil Justice: Data Practices
Minutes
-
Rules and Legislative Administration
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
55A
Elected:
11/2/2004
Residence:
North Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/3/2005 to 12/31/2006
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Airline Employee; Baggage Handler and Ramp Agent, Northwest Airlines
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2005 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
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Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs
Minutes
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Transportation
Minutes
Articles & Books About
Session Interviews
District Files
2005 (55A)
2007 (55A)
2008 (55A)
2009 (55A)
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