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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: 6468

SESSIONS SERVED

94th Legislative Session (2025-2026) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/14/2025

Body: Senate

District: 20

Elected: 11/8/2022

Residence: Mazeppa

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

Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona

Occupation: Business owner

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate [He served on this committee from 1/14/2025 to 2/3/2025.]
Environment, Climate, and Legacy [He served on this committee from 1/14/2025 to 2/3/2025 and again after 3/21/2025.]
Rules and Administration: Subcommittee on Joint and Permanent Rules
State and Local Government
Taxes

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93rd Legislative Session (2023-2024)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/2023

Body: Senate

District: 20

Elected: 11/8/2022

Residence: Mazeppa

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

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 Convened Date: 1/5/2021

Body: House

District: 21B

Elected: 11/3/2020

Residence: Mazeppa

Term of Office: 1/4/2021 to 1/1/2023
Oath Date: 1/5/2021

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 Convened Date: 1/8/2019

Body: House

District: 21B

Elected: 11/6/2018

Residence: Mazeppa

Term of Office: 1/7/2019 to 1/3/2021
Oath Date: 1/8/2019

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 Convened Date: 1/3/2017

Body: House

District: 21B

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: Mazeppa

Term of Office: 1/2/2017 to 1/6/2019
Oath Date: 1/3/2017

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 Finance Minutes
Ways & Means Minutes

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89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/2015

Body: House

District: 21B

Elected: 11/4/2014

Residence: Mazeppa

Term of Office: 1/5/2015 to 1/1/2017
Oath Date: 1/6/2015

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 Convened Date: 1/8/2013

Body: House

District: 21B

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Mazeppa

Term of Office: 1/7/2013 to 1/4/2015
Oath Date: 1/8/2013

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 Convened Date: 1/4/2011

Body: House

District: 28B

Elected: 11/2/2010

Residence: Mazeppa

Term of Office: 1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
Oath Date: 1/4/2011

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 Convened Date: 1/6/2009

Body: House

District: 28B

Elected: 11/4/2008

Residence: Wabasha

Term of Office: 1/5/2009 to 1/2/2011
Oath Date: 1/6/2009

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 Convened Date: 1/3/2007

Body: House

District: 28B

Elected: 8/7/2007

Residence: Wabasha

Term of Office: 8/16/2007 to 1/4/2009 (Special Election)
Oath Date: 8/16/2007

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. He was sworn in on August 16, 2007.

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OTHER INFORMATION

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.

Session Interviews

House Interview 2016 (Video)
House Interview 2014 (Video)
House Interview 2007 (Video)

News Sources

The Library maintains newspaper clippings on individual legislators during their terms. Clippings are available from 1973 to the present in a variety of formats: 1973-1999, microfiche available at the Library; 2000-2009, scanned in yearly compilations and digitally available on the legislative network; 2009-present, archived in a searchable database maintained by the Library and available on the legislative network.

District News Files

2007 (28B)

2008 (28B)

2009 (28B)

These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

Photographs

Steve Drazkowski and Tou Xiong discuss senate business during a floor session. Steve Drazkowski is a Republican from Mazeppa and Tou Xiong is a Democrat from Maplewood. 2/13/2023. Photo credit: A.J. Olmscheid, Senate Media Services.

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