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Bernardy, Connie

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House 2001-2002 (District 48B); House 2003-2006 (District 51B); House 2013-2022 (District 41A)

Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served: Anoka, Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 2/26/1963

Birth Place: , Minnesota

Birth County: Anoka

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death:

Gender: Female

Religion: Lutheran

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Fridley

Occupation (when first elected): Community Volunteer/Consultant

EDUCATION

Spring Lake Park High School; Secondary;
Anoka-Ramsey Community College; Junior College/Community College;
University of Minnesota; B.A.; Speech Communications
University of St. Thomas; M.B.A.; Certification; Government Acquisitions and Contract Management

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Board/Commissioner: Ramsey County, Minnesota (Active Living Ramsey Communities Coalition, Director); [Dates Unknown]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Dan
Children: Three children: Lisa, Brielle, and Kyla (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.

She will not seek reelection in 2022.

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Total Days Served: 5718

SESSIONS SERVED

92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 41A

Elected: 11/3/2020

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/5/2021 to 1/2/2023

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: None Listed

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2021 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2021 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Higher Education Finance and Policy (Chair) Minutes
Transportation Finance and Policy Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes

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91st Legislative Session (2019-2020)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 41A

Elected: 11/6/2018

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/8/2019 to 1/4/2021

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: None Listed

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2020 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 1st Sp.S. - Author
2020 2nd Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 2nd Sp.S. - Author
2020 5th Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 5th Sp.S. - Author
2020 7th Sp.S. - Chief Author    2020 7th Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Government Operations: Subcommittee on Elections Minutes
Taxes: Property and Local Tax Division Minutes
Ways & Means Minutes
Ways & Means: Higher Education Finance & Policy Division (Chair) Minutes
Ways & Means: Transportation Finance & Policy Division Minutes

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90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 41A

Elected: 11/8/2016

Residence: New Brighton

Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/7/2019

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: None Listed

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2017 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Higher Education & Career Readiness Policy and Finance Minutes
Transportation & Regional Governance Policy Minutes
Transportation Finance Minutes

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89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 41A

Elected: 11/4/2014

Residence: Fridley

Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 1/2/2017

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: None Listed

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2015 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Higher Education Policy & Finance Minutes
Rules & Legislative Administration Minutes
Transportation Policy & Finance Minutes

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88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 41A

Elected: 11/6/2012

Residence: Fridley

Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: None Listed

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2013 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Education Finance Minutes
Elections Minutes
State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs Minutes
Transportation Finance Minutes

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84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 51B

Elected: 11/2/2004

Residence: Fridley

Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 9/4/2006 (unfinished term)

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Self-Employed

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2005 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2005 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Education Finance Minutes
Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
Taxes Minutes

Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
Leadership Notes: She resigned from the Minnesota Legislature on September 4, 2006.

Leadership Position: Minority Whip
Leadership Notes: She resigned from the Minnesota Legislature on September 4, 2006.

Reason for unfinished term: Resigned

Session Notes: She resigned to take a job with Education Minnesota, an advocacy group for education.

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83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 51B

Elected: 11/5/2002

Residence: Fridley

Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Self-Employed

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2003 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Education Finance Minutes
Education Policy Minutes

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82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002)

Session Details

Body: House

District: 48B

Elected: 11/7/2000

Residence: Fridley

Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003

Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey

Occupation: Community Volunteer/Consultant

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2001 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2001 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Minutes
Taxes Minutes
Taxes: Sales and Income Tax Division Minutes

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OTHER INFORMATION

Session Interviews
Session Interview (Video) 2018 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2013 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2006 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2005 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2003 House Interview

Articles & Books About
Cook, Mike. "Citizen Lobbyist Takes Her Seat." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 5, 2001, p. 15.

District Files

District File - 2002 District 48B
District File - 2003 District 51B
District File - 2004 District 51B
District File - 2005 District 51B
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

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