Bahr, Calvin K. "Cal"
House 2017-2022 (District 31B); Senate 2023-Present (District 31)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Anoka, Isanti
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/17/1962
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Methodist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Cal
City of Residence (when first elected):
East Bethel
Occupation (when first elected):
Small-business owner
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Watershed District:
Upper Rum River Water Management Organization;
[Dates Unknown]
Military:
United States Army;
1980 to 1989
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Ellen
Children:
Four children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Religion provided by his 2016 campaign website.
Body:
Senate
District:
31
Elected:
11/5/2024
Residence:
East Bethel
Term of Office:
1/2/2023 to 1/3/2027
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Isanti
Occupation:
Business owner, truck driver
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Elections
-
State and Local Government
-
Taxes
-
Transportation
Body:
Senate
District:
31
Elected:
11/8/2022
Residence:
East Bethel
Term of Office:
1/2/2023 to 1/3/2027
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Isanti
Occupation:
Business owner, Truck Driver
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Elections
-
State and Local Government and Veterans
Body:
House
District:
31B
Elected:
11/3/2020
Residence:
East Bethel
Term of Office:
1/4/2021 to 1/1/2023
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation:
Small-business owner
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: He is a member of the New House Republican Caucus. Although Republican, they caucus separately.
Committees:
-
Commerce Finance and Policy
Minutes
-
Rules and Legislative Administration
Minutes
-
Transportation Finance and Policy
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
31B
Elected:
11/6/2018
Residence:
East Bethel
Term of Office:
1/7/2019 to 1/3/2021
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation:
Small-business owner
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.
Committees:
-
Education Policy
Minutes
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Ways & Means: Greater Minnesota Jobs and Economic Development Finance Division
Minutes
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Ways & Means: Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
31B
Elected:
11/8/2016
Residence:
East Bethel
Term of Office:
1/2/2017 to 1/6/2019
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation:
Small-business owner
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture Finance
Minutes
-
Education Innovation Policy
Minutes
-
Job Growth & Energy Affordability Policy and Finance
Minutes
-
Transportation & Regional Governance Policy
Minutes
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
Photographs
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