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Drazkowski, Steve "Draz"

House 2007-2012 (District 28B); House 2013-2022 (District 21B); Senate 2023-Present (District 20)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Dakota, Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 11/27/1964
Birth Place: Winona, Minnesota
Birth County: Winona
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion: Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Draz
City of Residence (when first elected): Wabasha
Occupation (when first elected): Online Retail Business Co-owner, Decor and Gift Shopping/Former Agriculture Educator, University of Minnesota Extension Service

EDUCATION

Cochrane-Fountain City High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1983
University of Wisconsin, River Falls; B.S.; Agriculture, 1989
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.Ed.; Agricultural Education

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He grew up on a family farm in Bluff Siding, Wisconsin.

He was a member of the Future Farmers of America.

He ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota Senate in 2006.

His father served as a county commissioner and township supervisor.

Religion provided by his 2007 campaign Web site.

Total Days Served: 6263

SESSIONS SERVED

93rd Legislative Session (2023-2024)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 20
Elected: 11/8/2022
Residence: Mazeppa
Term of Office: 1/3/2023 to 1/11/2027
Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona
Occupation: Business owner
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • State and Local Government and Veterans
  • Taxes

92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 21B
Elected: 11/3/2020
Residence: Mazeppa
Term of Office: 1/5/2021 to 1/2/2023
Counties Represented: Dodge, Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican Party Notes: He is a member of the New House Republican Caucus. Although Republican, they caucus separately.
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  2021 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2021 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:

91st Legislative Session (2019-2020)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 21B
Elected: 11/6/2018
Residence: Mazeppa
Term of Office: 1/8/2019 to 1/4/2021
Counties Represented: Dodge, Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican Party Notes: He is one of four Republican members who established the New House Republican Caucus. The four members are Rep. Tim Miller (17A), Rep. Steve Drazkowski (21B), Rep. Jeremy Munson (23B), Rep. Cal Bahr (31B). Although Republican, they caucus separately.
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
  • Taxes: Property and Local Tax Division Minutes
  • Ways & Means Minutes

90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 21B
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Mazeppa
Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/7/2019
Counties Represented: Dodge, Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:

89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 21B
Elected: 11/4/2014
Residence: Mazeppa
Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 1/2/2017
Counties Represented: Dodge, Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Taxes Minutes
  • Taxes: Property Tax & Local Government Finance Division (Chair) Minutes
  • Transportation Policy & Finance Minutes
  • Ways and Means Minutes

88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 21B
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Mazeppa
Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015
Counties Represented: Dodge, Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:     2013 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader

87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 28B
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Mazeppa
Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
Counties Represented: Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:

86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 28B
Elected: 11/4/2008
Residence: Wabasha
Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
Counties Represented: Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona
Occupation: Agriculture/Education
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  2010 2nd Sp.S. - Chief Author    2010 2nd Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
  • Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Minutes
  • Civil Justice Minutes
  • Environment Policy and Oversight Minutes
  • Public Safety Policy and Oversight Minutes

85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 28B
Elected: 8/7/2007
Residence: Wabasha
Term of Office: 8/16/2007 to 1/5/2009 (Special Election)
Counties Represented: Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona
Occupation: Online Retail Business Co-owner, Decor and Gift Shopping/Former Agriculture Educator, University of Minnesota Extension Service
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:     2007 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
  • Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Minutes [He was a member in 2008 only.]
  • Finance: State Government Finance Division Minutes [He was a member in 2008 only.]
  • Ways and Means Minutes [He was a member in 2008 only.]
Session Notes: He won the House special election held due to the resignation of Steve Sviggum.
Session Interviews
Session Interview (Video) 2016 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2014 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2007 House Interview


Articles & Books About
Busse, Nick. "Flood Relief: Special Session Delivers for Drazkowski's District." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 15, 2008, p. 12.


District Files

District File - 2007 District 28B
District File - 2008 District 28B
District File - 2009 District 28B
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