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Drazkowski, Steve "Draz"

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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.

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Total Days Served: 6327

SESSIONS SERVED

93rd Legislative Session (2023-2024)

Session Details

Body: Senate

District: 20

Elected: 11/8/2022

Residence: Mazeppa

Term of Office: 1/2/2023 to 1/3/2027

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

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92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 21B

Elected: 11/3/2020

Residence: Mazeppa

Term of Office: 1/4/2021 to 1/1/2023

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:

Education Finance Minutes
Education Policy Minutes
State Government Finance and Elections Minutes

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91st Legislative Session (2019-2020)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 21B

Elected: 11/6/2018

Residence: Mazeppa

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

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

Special Session Bills Authored: 2020 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 1st Sp.S. - Author
2020 2nd Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 2nd Sp.S. - Author
2020 5th Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 5th Sp.S. - Author
2020 6th Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 6th Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
Taxes: Property and Local Tax Division Minutes
Ways & Means Minutes

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90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 21B

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: Mazeppa

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

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 Finance Minutes
Ways & Means Minutes

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89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 21B

Elected: 11/4/2014

Residence: Mazeppa

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

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

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88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 21B

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Mazeppa

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

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:

Government Operations Minutes
Judiciary Finance and Policy Minutes
Taxes Minutes

Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader

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87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 28B

Elected: 11/2/2010

Residence: Mazeppa

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

Counties Represented: Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona

Occupation: Business

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Capital Investment Minutes
Civil Law Minutes
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Minutes
Taxes Minutes

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86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 28B

Elected: 11/4/2008

Residence: Wabasha

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

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

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85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 28B

Elected: 8/7/2007

Residence: Wabasha

Term of Office: 8/16/2007 to 1/4/2009 (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.

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OTHER INFORMATION

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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