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Senate Confirmation of Executive Appointments
2011 - 2012, Eighty-seventh Legislature

The Senate is authorized to give its advice and consent on executive appointments under Minnesota Statutes, section 15.066. Appointments made by the Governor to state agencies that require confirmation by the Senate are referred to the appropriate committees. The Engrossing Secretary processes governor's appointments for Senate approval and fields any questions.

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Notaries Public
  Appointment: Notaries Public
  Term: -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 04/14/2011
  Committee Action: Notary Public appointments are not referred to a committee; they receive floor action only.
  Floor Action: Laid on table on 04/14/2011, Confirmed on 04/18/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Notaries Public
  Appointment:
  Term: -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 02/08/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/19/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Aasen, Paul W.
  Appointment: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Commissioner
  Term: 01/18/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/20/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/26/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Adolphson, Peter
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 06/30/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 4/16/12.
 
Amadio, Bari
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 04/07/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 04/03/2012
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 4/16/12.
 
Ames, Rebecca L.
  Appointment: Plumbing Board, Municipal Plumbing Inspector Member
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/13/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/23/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Amundson, Martha
  Appointment: Board of the Minnesota State Academies, Special Education Director
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/18/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Anderson, Brett K.
  Appointment: Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, State University Student Member
  Term: 07/01/2011 - 06/30/2013
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Anderson, Ellen
  Appointment: Public Utilities Commission, Chair
  Term: 03/28/2011 - 01/02/2017
  Referred to: Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee on 04/18/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 05/14/2011 without recommendation.
  Floor Action: Confirmation denied on 01/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Andrie, James J.
  Appointment: Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, High Pressure Piping Contractor
  Term: 02/29/2012 - 12/31/2014
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/28/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Azer, Erin
  Appointment: Board of Teaching, School Board Member
  Term: 04/04/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: Education Committee on 04/17/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/27/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Barsness, Brooke
  Appointment: Board of the Arts
  Term: 06/25/2008 - 01/02/2012
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Ms. Barsness no longer serves on the committee.
 
Bastianelli, Robert R.
  Appointment: Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Professional Mechanical Engineer Member
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/24/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Batson, Kristin
  Appointment: State Lottery, Acting Director
  Term: 02/23/2012 -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 02/27/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Acting Directors don't require confirmation.
 
Beck, George
  Appointment: Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
  Term: 02/21/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 02/27/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/03/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/18/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Bellingham, John
  Appointment: Board of Teaching, Classroom Teacher Member
  Term: 06/15/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/27/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Benson, Duane
  Appointment: Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, 1st Congressional District Member
  Term: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2016
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/03/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/17/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Benson, Gary
  Appointment: Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Construction Expertise Member
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Bernhardson, Marilyn
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Soil and Water Representative
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Berryhill, Andrew
  Appointment: Board of the Arts
  Term: 06/23/2009 - 01/07/2013
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Mr. Berryhill no longer serves on the board.
 
Bloomberg, Jonathon
  Appointment: Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, Citizen Member
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Bostrom, Gloria J.
  Appointment: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
  Term: 03/05/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 04/16/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Brake, Steven
  Appointment: Board of Animal Health, Livestock Producer Member
  Term: 03/21/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Agriculture and Rural Economies Committee on 04/14/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 05/02/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/16/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Bray, Christine E.
  Appointment: Department of Corrections, Acting Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action:
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment does not require confirmation.
 
Brede, Mayor Ardell F.
  Appointment: Board of the Arts
  Term: 04/05/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 04/18/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/29/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Brenny, Theodore F.
  Appointment: Minnesota Rural Finance Authority
  Term: 11/15/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Agriculture and Rural Economies Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 05/02/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/16/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Brewer, Kathryn Balstad
  Appointment: Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Public Member
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Brimeyer, James L.
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 6 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Buttleman, Keith
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Member Representing the Metropolitan Council
  Term: 06/28/2010 - 01/03/2011
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment has expired and no longer requires confirmation.
 
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Campion, Michael
  Appointment: Department of Public Safety, Acting Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action:
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment does not require confirmation.
 
Carey, Janeen
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/18/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Carlson, David
  Appointment: Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Non-Metro High Pressure Piping Journeyman
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/24/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Cassellius, Dr. Brenda L.
  Appointment: Department of Education, Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/20/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 01/26/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to the Education Committee on January 30, 2012.
 
Charron, Michael
  Appointment: Board of the Arts, Congressional District 1 Member
  Term: 02/13/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 03/08/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/29/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Chavez, Steven T.
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 15 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Church, Ryan D.
  Appointment: Department of Administration, Acting Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action:
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment does not require confirmation.
 
Commers, Jon
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 14 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Compart, Dean
  Appointment: Board of Animal Health, Livestock Producer Member
  Term: 03/14/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Agriculture and Rural Economies Committee on 04/14/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 05/02/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/16/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Cook, Thomas E.
  Appointment: Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
  Term: 06/22/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Covington Clarkson, Lesa M.
  Appointment: Board of Teaching, Higher Education Representative
  Term: 06/15/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/27/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Cronk, Spencer Roman
  Appointment: Department of Administration, Commissioner
  Term: 02/11/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 02/17/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/16/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Crutcher, William Crawford
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/18/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Cunningham, Gary
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 7 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
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Daly, Stephan
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 06/17/2009 - 01/07/2013
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 4/16/12.
 
Daugaard, Joyce S.
  Appointment: Board of the Minnesota State Academies, Member with Experience in Business, Administration or Finance
  Term: 01/25/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/14/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 02/28/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Daugherty, Timothy
  Appointment: Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, High Pressure Piping Inspector
  Term: 02/29/2012 - 12/31/2014
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/28/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
DeJarlais, Mary F.
  Appointment: Board of High Pressure Piping Systems
  Term: 04/25/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/21/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Deschaine, Jennifer
  Appointment: Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, Local Board of Health Representative
  Term: 05/01/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Health and Human Services Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Doan, John Q.
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 10 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Dohman, Ramona L.
  Appointment: Department of Public Safety, Commissioner
  Term: 03/01/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on 02/09/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 05/13/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 01/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Dowse, Sean
  Appointment: Board of the Arts, Congressional District 2 Member
  Term: 06/24/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/29/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Duininck, Adam
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 8 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
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Ehlinger, Dr. Edward P.
  Appointment: Department of Health, Commissioner
  Term: 01/14/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Health and Human Services Committee on 01/31/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Health and Human Services Committee on 02/08/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/23/2012.
 
Elkins, Steven
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 5 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Ellison, Mary R.
  Appointment: Department of Public Safety, Acting Commissioner
  Term: 01/24/2011 -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 01/27/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action:
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment does not require confirmation.
 
Englund, Jacob C.
  Appointment: Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Community College Student Member
  Term: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2012
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 05/09/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/17/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Erhart, Dan
  Appointment: Minnesota Racing Commission
  Term: 07/01/2011 - 06/30/2017
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/29/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Filek, Chad
  Appointment: Plumbing Board, Commercial/Industrial Journeyman Plumber
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/13/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/23/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Fingerson, Douglas
  Appointment: Board of Electricity, Rural Electrical Supplier
  Term: 03/05/2012 - 12/31/2014
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/28/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Flagg, John
  Appointment: Plumbing Board, Commercial/Industrial Plumbing Contractor
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/13/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/23/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Formo, Warren
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Farming Organization Representative
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Fragnito, Geno
  Appointment: Gambling Control Board
  Term: 07/19/2010 - 06/30/2014
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/27/12. Confirmed by committee on 3/29/12.
 
Frans, Myron L.
  Appointment: Department of Revenue, Commissioner
  Term: 04/06/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Taxes Committee on 01/31/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Taxes Committee on 02/08/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Frederickson, David J.
  Appointment: Department of Agriculture, Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Agriculture and Rural Economies Committee on 01/20/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 05/02/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/16/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Freichels, James D.
  Appointment: Board of Electricity, Member Representing Power Limited Technicians
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Gallant, Ardythe J.
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 04/07/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 04/03/2012
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 4/16/12.
 
Geisenhoff, Mark
  Appointment: Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Member Representing Industrial Companies
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/24/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Gibson, Nancy
  Appointment: Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
  Term: 03/06/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 03/13/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Gillespie, William A.
  Appointment: Gambling Control Board
  Term: 07/01/2011 - 06/30/2015
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/29/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Gunyou, John
  Appointment: Board of the Arts, Congressional District 3 Member
  Term: 06/20/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/29/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Gustafson, Eric
  Appointment: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
  Term: 06/28/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Haar, Jean M.
  Appointment: Board of School Administrators, Member Representing Higher Education Faculty
  Term: 09/30/2009 - 01/07/2013
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/03/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 02/28/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Haigh, Susan M.
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, Chair
  Term: 01/03/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 01/20/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 01/26/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Hall, Gary M.
  Appointment: Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, Judge
  Term: 03/14/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/19/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Hanowski, Paul
  Appointment: Board of Animal Health, Member Representing Livestock Producers
  Term: 06/02/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Agriculture and Rural Economies Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 05/02/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/16/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Hanson, Keith
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Business Representative
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Harren, John
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, City Government Representative
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Hartung, Kimberly
  Appointment: Board of School Administrators, Higher Education Administrator
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/18/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Hasbargen, Vernae
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 06/17/2009 - 01/07/2013
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 4/16/12. Ms. Hasbargen no longer serves on the board.
 
Hippe, Patricia A.
  Appointment: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Acting Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action:
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment does not require confirmation.
 
Hoskins, William M.
  Appointment: Board of Electricity, Master Electrician Member
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Huxford, Kim M.
  Appointment: Board of Electricity, Member Representing Rural Electrical Suppliers
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Jackson, Gwendolyn
  Appointment: Board of the Minnesota State Academies, Current or Former Superintendent Member
  Term: 01/19/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/14/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 02/28/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Jesson, Lucinda E.
  Appointment: Department of Human Services, Commissioner
  Term: 01/13/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Health and Human Services Committee on 02/09/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Health and Human Services Committee on 02/15/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Jewell, Frank
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Rural County Representative
  Term: 11/15/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Johnson, Kenneth R.
  Appointment: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
  Term: 03/28/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 04/11/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 04/04/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Johnson, Steven R.
  Appointment: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
  Term: 02/08/2012 - 01/07/2014
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/05/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Jones, Roberta
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 06/17/2009 - 01/07/2013
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 4/16/12.
 
Jordan, Larry
  Appointment: Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Metro High Pressure Piping Contractor Member
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/24/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Kalk, Bradley
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Tribal Government Representative
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Kapler, Denise G.
  Appointment: Board of School Administrators, Member Representing Classroom Teachers
  Term: 07/01/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/18/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Karow, Laura
  Appointment: Board of Electricity, Master Electrician
  Term: 04/18/2011 - 12/31/2011
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/09/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment has expired and no longer requires confirmation.
 
Karow, Laura
  Appointment: Board of Electricity, Master Electrician
  Term: 03/05/2012 - 12/31/2014
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/28/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Kern, Sarah
  Appointment: Minnesota Rural Finance Authority
  Term: 11/15/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Agriculture and Rural Economies Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 05/02/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/16/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Kincs, Mark R.
  Appointment: Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Member Representing a Utility Company
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/24/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Kingston, Jane Hartley
  Appointment: Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
  Term: 02/14/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Kirkpatrick, James
  Appointment: Department of Human Rights, Commissioner
  Term: 06/01/2010 - 01/03/2011
  Referred to: Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment has expired and no longer requires confirmation.
 
Kittelson, James
  Appointment: Plumbing Board, Residential Plumbing Contractor Member
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/13/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/23/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Klein, Daniel R.
  Appointment: Board of Electricity, Journeyman Electrician
  Term: 03/05/2012 - 12/31/2014
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/28/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Klinzing, Stephanie
  Appointment: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
  Term: 03/28/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 04/11/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 04/04/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Klipfel, Benjamin
  Appointment: Board of the Arts, Congressional District 7 Member
  Term: 02/13/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 03/08/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/29/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Knisely, Marcus L.
  Appointment: Minnesota Rural Finance Authority
  Term: 05/01/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Agriculture and Rural Economies Committee on 05/11/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Agriculture and Rural Economies Committee on 05/01/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Knoff, Mark R.
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Member Representing Cities
  Term: 06/28/2010 - 01/07/2013
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Kodrich, Penny M.
  Appointment: Board of School Administrators, Special Education Representative
  Term: 02/27/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: Education Committee on 03/19/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/18/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Kodrich, Penny M.
  Appointment: Board of School Administrators, Member Representing Special Education Directors
  Term: 09/30/2009 - 01/02/2012
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/03/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 02/28/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Kramer, Richard
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 13 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Krause, Raymond R.
  Appointment: Office of Administrative Hearing, Chief Administrative Law Judge
  Term: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2016
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 01/27/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 02/28/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Krinkie, Philip
  Appointment: Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
  Term: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2016
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/03/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/17/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Lamm, Allen J.
  Appointment: Plumbing Board, Municipal Public Water Supply Superintendent
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/13/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/23/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Landwehr, Thomas J.
  Appointment: Department of Natural Resources, Commissioner
  Term: 01/06/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/20/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 01/26/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 01/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Larson, Michael
  Appointment: Board of Teaching, Classroom Teacher Member
  Term: 06/15/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/27/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Liljenquist, Todd
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 06/17/2009 - 01/07/2013
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 4/16/12.
 
Lindsey, Kevin M.
  Appointment: Department of Human Rights, Commissioner
  Term: 03/02/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/02/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Luger, Andrew M.
  Appointment: Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
  Term: 03/14/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 04/11/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 05/19/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/22/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Mackbee, Mary
  Appointment: Board of School Administrators, Secondary Principal Member
  Term: 07/01/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/18/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
McArdle, Dr. Camille J.
  Appointment: Minnesota Racing Commission
  Term: 07/01/2011 - 06/30/2017
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/29/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
McCarville, Susan
  Appointment: Gambling Control Board
  Term: 07/19/2010 - 06/30/2014
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/27/12. Confirmed by committee on 3/29/12.
 
McConnell, John L.
  Appointment: Board of Electricity
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/22/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
McGee, Tammy L.H.
  Appointment: Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority
  Term: 09/01/2009 - 01/07/2013
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Higher Education Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
McInnis, Ellen
  Appointment: Board of the Arts, Congressional District 5 Member
  Term: 02/13/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 03/08/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/29/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
McKay, Michael J.
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Environmental Organization Representative
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
McKay, Michael J.
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Member Representing an Environmental Organization
  Term: 06/23/2010 - 01/03/2011
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment has expired and no longer requires confirmation.
 
McNally, Pierce A.
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 03/21/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 04/07/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 04/03/2012
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 4/16/12.
 
Melander, Harry
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 12 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Meyer, Robert A.
  Appointment: Board of School Administrators, Member Representing Community Education Directors
  Term: 01/19/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/03/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 02/28/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Milun, Patricia J.
  Appointment: Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, Judge
  Term: 05/02/2011 - 01/02/2017
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/11/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/01/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Moe, Paul A.
  Appointment: Department of Employment and Economic Development, Acting Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action:
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment does not require confirmation.
 
Mount, Gale
  Appointment: Plumbing Board, Municipal Plumbing Inspector Member
  Term: 12/27/2010 - 12/31/2011
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/13/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/23/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Munt, Jennifer
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 3 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
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Napstad, Brian G.
  Appointment: Board of Water and Soil Resources, Chair
  Term: 11/01/2010 -
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Neaton, D.V.M. Holly Jane
  Appointment: Board of Animal Health, Licensed Veterinarian
  Term: 03/21/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: Agriculture and Rural Economies Committee on 04/03/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Nelson, Ph.D. Mary Ann E.
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 10/05/2010 - 01/02/2012
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Newman, David P.
  Appointment: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
  Term: 11/01/2010 - 01/03/2011
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment has expired and no longer requires confirmation.
 
Newman, David P.
  Appointment: Pollution Control Agency
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Novotny, Scott
  Appointment: Board of Electricity, Electrical Inspector
  Term: 03/05/2012 - 12/31/2014
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/28/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Oliveira, Alfredo
  Appointment: Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Technical College Student Member
  Term: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2012
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/03/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/17/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Opsahl, William
  Appointment: Board of the Arts
  Term: 11/01/2010 - 01/03/2011
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment has expired and no longer requires confirmation.
 
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Paddleford, Nancy
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 03/28/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 04/07/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 04/03/2012
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 4/16/12.
 
Palmen, Karen
  Appointment: Board of Teaching, Classroom Teacher Member
  Term: 06/15/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/27/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Parnell, Carolyn
  Appointment: Office of Enterprise Technology, Chief Information Officer
  Term: 02/07/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 02/24/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 03/01/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Pedersen, Gary
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Township Representative
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Perez, George W.
  Appointment: Tax Court, Judge
  Term: 07/01/2011 - 01/02/2017
  Referred to: Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Mr. Perez was withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety and sent to the Committee on Taxes on 2/9/2012.
 
Peterson, Kenneth
  Appointment: Department of Labor and Industry, Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/24/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/30/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Peterson, Neil
  Appointment: Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, Former Legislator Member
  Term: 02/21/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 02/27/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/03/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/18/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Phillips, Mark R.
  Appointment: Department of Employment and Economic Development, Commissioner
  Term: 01/31/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 02/17/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 02/23/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Pint, Norman
  Appointment: Gambling Control Board
  Term: 07/01/2011 - 06/30/2015
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/29/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Plechash, Alex
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 06/30/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 4/16/12.
 
Pogemiller, Lawrence J.
  Appointment: Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Commissioner
  Term: 11/08/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/09/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Rall, Scott
  Appointment: Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
  Term: 02/14/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Ranum, Michael
  Appointment: Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority
  Term: 01/25/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Higher Education Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Renier, Thomas S.
  Appointment: Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, 8th Congressional District Member
  Term: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2016
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/03/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/17/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Renville, Todd L.
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Hunting Organization Representative
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Reynoso, Edward
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 9 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Rhodes, James
  Appointment: Board of School Administrators
  Term: 01/19/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/03/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 02/28/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Riley, Mary
  Appointment: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
  Term: 06/28/2010 - 01/02/2012
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Robinson, Wendy Adler
  Appointment: Department of Human Rights, Acting Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action:
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment does not require confirmation.
 
Roe, David
  Appointment: Minnesota Racing Commission
  Term: 07/01/2011 - 06/30/2017
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/29/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Rothman, Michael J.
  Appointment: Department of Commerce, Commissioner
  Term: 01/12/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee on 01/27/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee on 02/08/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Rowland, David
  Appointment: Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Member with Municipal Finanace Expertise
  Term: 09/01/2009 - 01/07/2013
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Higher Education Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Roy, Thomas A.
  Appointment: Department of Corrections, Commissioner
  Term: 01/31/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on 02/09/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/02/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/18/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Rummel, Sandra
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 11 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Rummel, Sandra
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Metropolitan Council Representative
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Saario, Terry
  Appointment: Board on Judicial Standards
  Term: 06/01/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/25/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Salomone, Daniel
  Appointment: Department of Revenue, Acting Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action:
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment does not require confirmation.
 
Sandberg, Vicki
  Appointment: Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, High Pressure Piping Industry Representative
  Term: 02/29/2012 - 12/31/2014
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/28/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Savage, Chris
  Appointment: Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Non-Metro High Pressure Piping Contractor
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/24/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Saxhaug, John
  Appointment: Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, Citizen Member
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Scherber, Russell
  Appointment: Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, High Pressure Piping Journeyman
  Term: 02/29/2012 - 12/31/2014
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/28/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Schiefelbein, Donald
  Appointment: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Member Knowledgeable in the Field of Agriculture
  Term: 06/28/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Schlaefer, Barbara S.
  Appointment: Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Acting Director
  Term: 01/03/2011 -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment does not require confirmation.
 
Schlauderaff, Sara L.
  Appointment: Office of Enterprise Technology, Acting Chief Information Officer
  Term: 01/03/2011 -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment does not require confirmation.
 
Schmid, Mary Jo
  Appointment: Board of School Administrators, Member Representing Elementary School Principals
  Term: 09/30/2009 - 01/07/2013
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/03/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 02/28/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Schowalter, James D.
  Appointment: Department of Management and Budget, Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Finance Committee on 01/20/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Finance Committee on 01/26/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to the committee on 1/26/2012. Committee Confirmed on 2/8/12.
 
Schreiber, Lona A.
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 2 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Schultz, Jill Ryan
  Appointment: Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, EMT/Paramedic Representative
  Term: 05/01/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Health and Human Services Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Sertich, Anthony
  Appointment: Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation, Commissioner
  Term: 01/14/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/20/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/26/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Shellito, Major General Larry
  Appointment: Department of Veterans Affairs, Commissioner
  Term: 01/13/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/27/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/28/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 03/10/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Sigfrinius, Gary
  Appointment: Gambling Control Board
  Term: 07/19/2010 - 06/30/2012
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/27/12. Committee confirmed on 3/29/12.
 
Simpson, Matthew
  Appointment: Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, Fire Chief Representative
  Term: 05/09/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Health and Human Services Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Slimmer, Jeffrey J.
  Appointment: Board of Electricity, Electrical Inspector Member
  Term: 10/19/2009 - 12/31/2011
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Smith, Louis N.
  Appointment: Clean Water Council, Lakes and Streams Nonprofit Representative
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Smith, Roxanne
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 1 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Sorel, Thomas K.
  Appointment: Department of Transportation, Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Transportation Committee on 01/20/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/10/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 01/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Spratt, Kelly
  Appointment: Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, Minnesota Hospital Representative
  Term: 05/01/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Health and Human Services Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Stevens, Larry, Jr.
  Appointment: Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, High Pressure Piping Contractor
  Term: 02/29/2012 - 12/31/2014
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/28/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Sundin, Louise
  Appointment: Board of School Administrators
  Term: 02/27/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: Education Committee on 03/19/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/18/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Swenson, David P.
  Appointment: Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
  Term: 12/20/2010 - 01/02/2012
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 01/13/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/21/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/27/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Thomas, M.D. Mari C.
  Appointment: Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, Family Practice Physician Representative
  Term: 05/01/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Health and Human Services Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Tilsen, Josh L.
  Appointment: Bureau of Mediation Services, Commissioner
  Term: 02/15/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 02/24/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/01/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Tingerthal, Mary
  Appointment: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Commissioner
  Term: 02/01/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 02/17/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/15/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Toft, Anthony C.
  Appointment: Board of Electricity, Journeyman Electrician Member
  Term: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2013
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Tomlinson, Erik J.
  Appointment: Minnesota Environmental Quality Board
  Term: 02/21/2012 - 01/04/2016
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 02/27/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Treuer, Anton
  Appointment: Board of the Arts, Congressional District 8 Member
  Term: 11/21/2011 - 01/07/2013
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/29/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Urista, Mark A
  Appointment: Minnesota Racing Commission
  Term: 08/04/2010 - 06/30/2015
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/30/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/27/12. Confirmed by committee on 3/29/12.
 
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Van Eyll, Gary F.
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 4 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Van Petten, Edwin
  Appointment: State Lottery, Director
  Term: 03/01/2012 -
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 03/08/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Vekich, Michael M.
  Appointment: Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
  Term: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2016
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 03/03/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 04/17/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Vespa, Joseph S.
  Appointment: Board of Electricity, Consulting Electrical Engineer
  Term: 03/05/2012 - 12/31/2014
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/28/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
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Wasilowski, Sonny
  Appointment: Board of the Minnesota State Academies, Deaf Community Member
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/18/2012 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Weaver, Pamela Perri
  Appointment: Board of the Arts
  Term: 02/01/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/27/12. Confirmed by committee on 3/29/12.
 
Weaver West, Martha
  Appointment: Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
  Term: 12/27/2010 - 01/02/2012
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Education Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Weisenburger, Robert J.
  Appointment: Bureau of Mediation Services, Acting Commissioner
  Term: 01/03/2011 -
  Referred to: No committee referral necessary Committee on 01/18/2011
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action:
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: This appointment does not require confirmation.
 
Wernz, William J.
  Appointment: Board on Judicial Standards, Attorney Member
  Term: 06/01/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 04/25/2012 without recommendation.
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest:
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Wertish, Gary
  Appointment: Minnesota Rural Finance Authority
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Agriculture and Rural Economies Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Westberg, Daniel
  Appointment: Board of Electricity, Power Limited Technician
  Term: 03/05/2012 - 12/31/2012
  Referred to: Jobs and Economic Growth Committee on 03/28/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Wiener, Deanna
  Appointment: Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, Former DFL Legislator Member
  Term: 03/22/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 04/11/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 05/19/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/22/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Wilander, Chester
  Appointment: Pollution Control Agency
  Term: 06/30/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/24/2012
  Committee Action: No committee action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Wilkens, Elizabeth A.
  Appointment: Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
  Term: 06/22/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Environment and Natural Resources Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Withoff, Janet
  Appointment: Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority
  Term: 01/25/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Higher Education Committee on 05/22/2011
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
 
Wright, Sheila
  Appointment: Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Director
  Term: 01/26/2011 - 01/05/2015
  Referred to: Higher Education Committee on 02/09/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/28/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: No floor action taken as of 05/10/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Ms. Wright no longer serves in this position.
 
Wulff, Wendy
  Appointment: Metropolitan Council, District 16 Representative
  Term: 03/07/2011 - 01/01/2015
  Referred to: Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/29/2011
  Committee Action: Pursuant to Rule 8.2 this appointment was withdrawn from Local Government and Elections Committee on 03/27/2012
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 05/09/2012
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume
  Special Action: Returned to committee on 3/29/12.
 
Wymore, Steven R.
  Appointment: Board of School Administrators, Member Representing School Superintendents
  Term: 09/13/2010 - 01/06/2014
  Referred to: Education Committee on 01/10/2011
  Committee Action: Reported to the Senate Floor on 02/03/2011 with recommendation to confirm.
  Floor Action: Confirmed on 02/28/2011
  Statement of Economic Interest: View Public Official Information
  Required Documents: View Application and/or Resume