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    Osmek, David J.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 2013-2022 (District 33)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Carver, Hennepin

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: ??/??/1964
    Birth Place: ,
    Birth County:
    Birth Country:
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Catholic
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Mound
    Occupation (when first elected): Project Manager, OptumInsight

    EDUCATION

    Glencoe High School; Secondary;
    St. Cloud State University; B.E.S.; Elective Studies

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Municipal Council/Aldermen: Mound, Minnesota (City Council Member); 2001 to ?

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Kari
    Children: Two children: Christine and Samantha (daughters)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Special Legislative Concerns: transportation, government operations, and budget.

    In 2018, he announced his intention to run for governor but later withdrew.

    He announced he would not seek reelection in 2022.

    Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota, The Directory, 2013-2014.

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    Total Days Served: 3647

    SESSIONS SERVED

    92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 33
    Elected: 11/3/2020
    Residence: Mound
    Term of Office: 1/5/2021 to 1/2/2023
    Counties Represented: Carver, Hennepin
    Occupation: Healthcare Consultant
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:  2021 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2021 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Local Government Policy: Subcommittee on Metropolitan Governance (Chair) [This committee was terminated for 2022.]
    • State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
    • Technology and Reform Policy
    • Transportation Finance and Policy
    Leadership Position: President of the Senate
    Leadership Notes: In October 2021, the Senate Republican caucus elected him as Senate president for the next legislative session.
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    91st Legislative Session (2019-2020) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 33
    Elected: 11/8/2016
    Residence: Mound
    Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/4/2021
    Counties Represented: Carver, Hennepin
    Occupation: Project Manager, OptumInsight
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:  2019 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2019 1st Sp.S. - Author
    2020 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 1st Sp.S. - Author
    2020 3rd Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 3rd Sp.S. - Author
    2020 4th Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 4th Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Capital Investment
    • Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy (Chair)
    • Local Government
    • Transportation Finance and Policy
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    90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 33
    Elected: 11/8/2016
    Residence: Mound
    Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/4/2021
    Counties Represented: Carver, Hennepin
    Occupation: Project Manager, OptumInsight
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Capital Investment
    • Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy (Chair)
    • Local Government
    • Transportation Finance and Policy
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    89th Legislative Session (2015-2016) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 33
    Elected: 11/6/2012
    Residence: Mound
    Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
    Counties Represented: Carver, Hennepin
    Occupation: Project Manager, OptumInsight
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:  2015 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2015 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Finance: Environment and Energy Budget Division
    • Finance: Natural Resources, Economic Development and Agriculture Budget Division
    • Finance: Transportation and Public Safety Policy and Budget Division
    • Transportation and Public Safety
    Leadership Position: Minority Whip
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    88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 33
    Elected: 11/6/2012
    Residence: Mound
    Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
    Counties Represented: Carver, Hennepin
    Occupation: Project Manager, OptumInsight
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:  2013 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2013 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Environment and Energy
    • Finance: Environment, Economic Development, and Agriculture Division
    • Finance: Transportation and Public Safety Division
    • Transportation and Public Safety
    Leadership Position: Minority Whip
    Leadership Notes: He was named Minority Whip on March 13, 2014.
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