Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Caucus (DFL)
The DFL Senate Caucus consists of elected legislative members of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) Party.
The Senate DFL Caucus represents Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party views on Minnesota legislative policy.
Research, media announcements, and communications with Senators' constituents are provided by this office.
Resource | Description |
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DFL Caucus Senators | View the list of Senators that are members of or caucus with the DFL Caucus |
DFL Leadership | View the list of leadership positions. |
Date timeline | Description |
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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. |
Beginning of January | 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 to June | 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. |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Baltazar-Chon Irene | Legislative Assistant | 2225 MSB | 651.296.4274 |
Bean Fabian | Legislative Assistant | 2417 MSB | 651.296.4188 |
Bishop Luke | Media Relations Specialist | G300 MSB | 651.296.0475 |
Bogan Shemeka | Legislative Assistant | 2401 MSB | 651.296.9246 |
Broton Krista | Director Research | G300 MSB | 651.296.7423 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Carlson Rachel | Legislative Assistant | 2205 MSB | 651.296.1802 |
Cavert Elspeth | Legislative Assistant | 2301 MSB | 651.296.5645 |
Clinton Jacque | Researcher | G300 MSB | 651.296.1113 |
Colburn Colie | Legislative Assistant | 2303 MSB | 651.296.8869 |
Coulter Nathan | Researcher | G300 MSB | 651.296.7089 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Emmerich J.W. | Legislative Assistant | 2415 MSB | 651.296.6153 |
Ethier Beth | Legislative Assistant | 2213 MSB | 651.296.4191 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Freeman William | Researcher | G300 MSB | 651.296.7425 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Gillis Daniel | Legislative Assistant | 2229 MSB | 651.296.5537 |
Greene Reagan | Legislative Assistant | 2231 MSB | 651.296.1314 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Kaplan Nicole | Legislative Assistant | 2215 MSB | 651.297.8065 |
Kimball Marc | Director of Media and Communications | G300 MSB | 651.296.4150 |
Koster Salena | Legislative Support Supervisor | 2208 MSB | 651.296.5308 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Livingston Nancy | Legislative Assistant | 2219 MSB | 651.296.6820 |
Lunzer Bill | Legislative Assistant | 2403 MSB | 651.296.2556 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Majerus Ryan | Researcher | G300 MSB | 651.296.0178 |
Manasra Bahea | Director of Community Engagement | 2210 MSB | 651.296.3521 |
Melin Carly | Minority Chief of Staff | 2228 MSB | 651.296.9384 |
Meyer Chris | Legislative Assistant | 2325 MSB | 651.296.4261 |
Morgan Christopher | Legislative Assistant | G300 MSB | 651.296.4113 |
Mozur Teresa | Legislative Assistant | 2319 MSB | 651.296.5931 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Nichols Kathleen | Legislative Assistant | 2217 MSB | 651.296.2889 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Parker Kevin | Legislative Assistant | 2235 MSB | 651.296.4154 |
Pasko Nate | Legislative Assistant | 2413 MSB | 651.296.9261 |
Payne Bailee | Media Relations Specialist | G300 MSB | 651.296.3350 |
Pedersen Amanda | Legislative Assistant | 2409 MSB | 651.296.4370 |
Pederson Hunter | Legislative Assistant | 2327 MSB | 651.296.6455 |
Peterson Steve | Redistricting Specialist | 2212 MSB | 651.296.0272 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Rajab Sami | Legislative Assistant | 2323 MSB | 651.296.4334 |
Rico Diana | Legislative Assistant | 2209 MSB | 651.296.4166 |
Runquist Christopher | Legislative Liaison | 2234 MSB | 651.296.0265 |
Ryan Hailey | Legislative Assistant | 2227 MSB | 651.297.8061 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Sokup Davin | Legislative Assistant | 2321 MSB | 651.296.5975 |
Spiteri Emily | Legislative Assistant | 2411 MSB | 651.297.8060 |
Spreeman Taylor | Legislative Assistant | 2207 MSB | 651.297.8073 |
Stein Elizabeth | Researcher | G300 MSB | 651.296.7422 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Tommerdahl Cassie | Researcher | G300 MSB | 651.296.9271 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Vilt Skyler | Media Relations Specialist | G300 MSB | 651.296.1939 |
Vue Maikao | Legislative Assistant | 2201 MSB | 651.296.5285 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Will Alex | Legislative Assistant | 2233 MSB | 651.296.4120 |
Name | Title | Office | Phone Number |
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Yeganeh Jess | Legislative Assistant | 2221 MSB | 651.296.6238 |