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Peppin, Joyce

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House 2005-2012 (District 32A); House 2013-2018 (District 34A)

Party when first elected: Republican

Counties Served: Hennepin, Wright

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 7/2/1970

Birth Place: Randall, Minnesota

Birth County: Morrison

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death:

Gender: Female

Religion: Catholic

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Rogers

Occupation (when first elected): Banking; Vice-President, Public Relations, U.S. Bank/Communications and Public Relations, Minnesota House of Representatives, Republican Caucus

EDUCATION

Little Falls High School; Secondary;
University of Minnesota, Duluth; B.A.; Political Science and Speech Communications
University of St. Thomas; M.B.A.; Business Administration, Management, 2007
William Mitchell College of Law; J.D.; 2013

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Board/Commission: Hassan, Minnesota (Township Parks Commission); [Dates Unknown]

State Legislative Staff: Minnesota House of Representatives (Republican Caucus, Media Communications Specialist); ? to 2004

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Gregg (he served as the Executive Assistant to former House Speaker Steve Sviggum)
Children: Two children: Mara and Helena
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

She was raised on a farm near Randall, Minnesota.

She was a member of Mary Queen of Peace Church in Rogers, Minnesota.

Religion provided by the Natural Resources Defense Council's State Directories 2005 and Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.

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Total Days Served: 4928

SESSIONS SERVED

90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 34A

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: Rogers

Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 7/2/2018 (unfinished term)

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Attorney

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Rules & Legislative Administration (Chair) Minutes
Rules & Legislative Administration: Subcommittee on Workplace Safety and Respect (Chair) Minutes

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

Reason for unfinished term: Resigned

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89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 34A

Elected: 11/4/2014

Residence: Rogers

Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 1/2/2017

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Communications/Public Relations

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2015 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2015 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Rules & Legislative Administration (Chair) Minutes

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

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88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 34A

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Rogers

Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015

Counties Represented: Hennepin

Occupation: Communications/Public Relations

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

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

Committees:

Government Operations Minutes
Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
Taxes Minutes

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87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 32A

Elected: 11/2/2010

Residence: Rogers

Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013

Counties Represented: Hennepin, Wright

Occupation: Communications/Public Relations

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

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

Committees:

Civil Law Minutes
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance: Legacy Funding Division Minutes
Government Operations and Elections (Chair) Minutes
Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes

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86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 32A

Elected: 11/4/2008

Residence: Rogers

Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011

Counties Represented: Hennepin, Wright

Occupation: Communications/Public Relations

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Finance Minutes
Finance: Health Care and Human Services Finance Division Minutes
Finance: Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division: Bioscience and Workforce Development Policy and Oversight Division Minutes
Finance: State Government Finance Division Minutes

Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Whip

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85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 32A

Elected: 11/7/2006

Residence: Rogers

Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009

Counties Represented: Hennepin, Wright

Occupation: Communications/Public Relations

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Biosciences and Emerging Technology Minutes
Finance Minutes
Finance: Health Care and Human Services Finance Division Minutes
Finance: State Government Finance Division Minutes

Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Whip

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84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 32A

Elected: 11/2/2004

Residence: Rogers

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

Counties Represented: Hennepin, Wright

Occupation: Banking; Vice-President, Public Relations, U.S. Bank/Communications and Public Relations, Minnesota House of Representatives, Republican Caucus

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
Commerce and Financial Institutions: Technology, Bioscience and Medical Products Division Minutes
Health Policy and Finance Minutes
State Government Finance Minutes

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OTHER INFORMATION

Session Interviews
Session Interview (Video) 2016 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2005 House Interview

Articles & Books About
Janovec, Patty. "Going the Distance: Peppin Hopes to be the 'New Messenger' of Change." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 28, 2005, p. 15.

District Files

District File - 2005 District 32A
District File - 2006 District 32A
District File - 2007 District 32A
District File - 2008 District 32A
District File - 2009 District 32A
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

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