Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Caucus (DFL)
The DFL Senate Caucus consists of elected legislative members of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) Party.
Legislative Role
The Senate DFL Caucus represents Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party views on Minnesota legislative policy.
Functions and Services
The Senate DFL offices oversee daily tasks performed by internal Senate offices, including operation of the Senate parliamentary procedures during each legislative session as well as production of legislative and other documents. Research, media announcements, and communications with Senators' constituents are provided by the caucus offices.
Key Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| DFL Caucus Senators | View the list of Senators that are members of or caucus with the DFL Caucus |
| Leadership | View the list of leadership positions. |
Timeline/Calendar Highlights
| Date timeline | Description |
|---|---|
| July 1 | State fiscal year begins each year, and in odd-numbered years, state fiscal biennium begins. |
| July through December | Groundwork is laid for upcoming legislative session. Ongoing budget activity, budget-related events, trends, and issues are analyzed for their fiscal policy implications. Budget divisions, committees, and legislative commissions hold special meetings to examine pending issues. |
| End of November | Department of Finance issues November Forecast of state revenues and expenditures. |
| January or February | Legislature convenes, begins official budget hearings and committee hearings to discuss pertinent issues and bills. Staff drafts bills and amendments upon request of Senators. |
| Fourth Tuesday in January in odd-numbered years, or third Tuesday in February, if a new governor has just been elected | Governor issues detailed budget for following biennium. |
| Mid February | Governor issues detailed budget and policy bills for the next biennium. |
| End of February | Department of Finance issues February Forecast of state revenues and expenditures. |
| March through May | Legislature finishes committee and budget hearings, bills are debated and voted on in floor sessions, and conference committees meet to finalize bills. Governor signs or vetoes legislation. |
| Monday following third Saturday in May | Constitution mandates end of regular session. |
Staff List
A B C D E F G H J K L M O P R S T U V W Y ZA
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Ampuero Gabriela | Media Relations Specialist | 651.296.6996 |
| Anderson Olivia | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.1253 |
| Arab Maryam | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.1802 |
| Aweys Mustafa | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.7809 |
B
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Barks Chelsea | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.4175 |
| Barnes Georgia | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.4274 |
| Bean Fabian | Committee Administrator | 651.296.8092 |
| Becker Killian | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.5645 |
| Berggren Mitch | Committee Administrator | 651.296.5540 |
| Blood Christie | Legislative Assistant | 651.297.8073 |
| Bloom Peterson Hayley | Researcher | 651.296.2156 |
| Bogan Shemeka | Executive Assistant to the President | 651.296.0102 |
| Broton Krista | Director of Majority Research | 651.296.7423 |
| Browender Carolyn | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.9261 |
| Burke Anna | Committee Administrator | 651.296.5561 |
| Butenhoff Emily | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.5537 |
C
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Carlson Rachel | Executive Assistant | 651.296.4151 |
| Cavert Elspeth | Committee Administrator | 651.296.5640 |
| Clinton Jacquelyn | Research Supervisor | 651.296.1113 |
D
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley Jack | Committee Administrator | 651.296.0283 |
E
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Ethier Beth | Committee Administrator | 651.296.2962 |
F
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Ryan | Media Relations Specialist | 651.296.0475 |
| Fischer Jack | Committee Administrator | 651.296.5061 |
| Foss Jakob | Legislative Assistant | 651.297.8060 |
| Fraser Elizabeth | Committee Administrator | 651.296.2167 |
| Freeman William | Researcher | 651.296.7425 |
G
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Gillis Daniel | Researcher | 651.296.7422 |
| Gonzalez Sebastian | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.6820 |
| Grady Tamara | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.3205 |
H
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Haggar James | Executive Assistant | 651.296.3521 |
| Handzel Sophia | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.3903 |
| Hysjulien Jamie | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.1789 |
J
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Josephson Kara | Committee Administrator | 651.296.7891 |
K
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Kaplan Nicole | Committee Administrator | 651.296.1224 |
| Keliher Matt | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.4113 |
| Kimball Marc | Director of Media Relations | 651.296.4150 |
| Kline Tyler | Committee Administrator | 651.296.4901 |
| Koster Salena | Communications Supervisor | 651.296.5308 |
L
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Larson CJ | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.5975 |
| Layman Kyra | Legislative Assistant (CLA) | 651.297.8065 |
| Lim Sean | Legislative Assistant (CLA) | 651.296.4188 |
| Lundin Tay | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.6238 |
| Lunzer Bill | Committee Administrator | 651.296.2090 |
M
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Majerus Ryan | Researcher | 651.296.0178 |
| Melton Tom | Committee Administrator | 651.296.1240 |
| Meyer Chris | Committee Administrator | 651.296.4261 |
| Montresor Kevin | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.2889 |
| Moore Demian | Researcher | 651.296.7089 |
| Mtanous Mikayla | Committee Administrator | 651.296.5774 |
| Mullen Mike | Associate Press Secretary | 651.296.5968 |
O
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Otto Eileen | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.1314 |
P
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Parmekar Sam | Committee Administrator | 651.296.4842 |
| Pedersen Amanda | Researcher | 651.296.5607 |
| Peterson Steve | Senior Leadership Advisor | 651.296.0272 |
| Pruitt Brown Felicia | Media Relations Specialist | 651.296.4167 |
R
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Rico Diana | Majority Legislative Support Supervisor | 651.296.9477 |
| Roth Nick | Committee Administrator | 651.296.5712 |
| Rouzegar Parisa | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.5931 |
| Runquist Christopher | Legislative Director | 651.296.0265 |
| Ryan Hailey | Legislative Assistant | 651.297.8061 |
S
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Sharkey-Smith Bri | Executive Director of Rules Committee | 651.296.9384 |
| Smith-Kooiman Ayana | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.4120 |
| Spens Keely | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.6455 |
| Stankiewicz Madeleine | Legislative Assistant (CLA) | 651.296.8869 |
T
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Kashanti | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.8866 |
| Teller Eden | Media Relations Specialist | 651.296.6436 |
| Tibodeau-Lissick Ellie | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.4370 |
| Tidwell-Bennett Taylor | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.9246 |
| Tommerdahl Cassie | Researcher | 651.296.9271 |
U
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Urness Travis | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.6153 |
V
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vang PaNhia | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.2556 |
| Vilt Skyler | Media Relations Specialist | 651.296.1939 |
| Vinck Jack | Media Relations Specialist | 651.296.4113 |
| Vue Maikao | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.5285 |
W
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Will Alex | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.4191 |
Y
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Yeager Tessa | Legislative Assistant | 651.296.4334 |
Z
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Zellmer Emma | Committee Administrator | 651.296.3350 |