Mark Anderson (politician)
| Mark Anderson | |
|---|---|
 Representative Mark Anderson, 2014 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 9A district | |
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Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 1958 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse(s) | Barb |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Lake Shore, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of North Dakota (B.S.) |
| Occupation | Pilot, Businessman, Legislator |
| Religion | Christian |
Mark Anderson is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A conservative member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents House District 9A in north-central Minnesota. House District 9A includes portions of Wadena, Todd, and Cass County.
Education
Anderson graduated from Wadena High School. He attended the University of North Dakota, graduating with a B.S. in airway science - aircraft systems management.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Anderson was first elected (58%) to the Minnesota House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. He served in the 88th Minnesota Legislative Session 2013-2014. Anderson was reelected (64%) on November 4, 2014 and is currently serving in the 89th Minnesota Legislative session 2015-2016.
Anderson's 2013-2014 committees: Civil Law, Education Policy, Transportation Policy. His 2015-2016 committees: Agriculture Policy, Agriculture Finance, Mining & Outdoor Recreation Policy, State Government Finance, Transportation Policy & Finance.
Anderson was Chief Author of HF 1434, a bill to repeal the Minnesota prohibition of firearm suppressor possession. The bill was first introduced on March 4, 2015. It passed the House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee on March 12, 2015. It passed (89-40) in the Minnesota House of Representative on April 16, 2015. The bill was attached to the Senate Conference Committee bill (SF 878), repassed (116-15) as amended by the Minnesota House on May 17, 2015. The Governor signed the bill into law on May 22, 2015. The statute allowing legal suppressor possession in Minnesota took effect on July 1, 2015.[2][3]
February 15, 2016, Anderson announced he will not seek a third term in the Minnesota House of Representatives. His current legislative term officially expires January 8, 2017.[4]
Personal life
Anderson is married to his wife, Barb. They have four children, three of which are his stepchildren. Anderson resides in Lake Shore, Minnesota. He is a professional pilot and a businessman.[5]
Anderson is the son of former Minnesota State Senator Don A. Anderson who served 1983-1990.[6]
References
- ↑ "about mark". Mark Anderson for State Representative - District 9A. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ "Minnesota State 89th Legislature". HF 1434 Status in the House. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
- ↑ "Minnesota State 89th Legislature". SF 878 Status in the House. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
- ↑ "MN House Of Representatives Press Release". Rep. Mark Anderson Announces Retirement. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Anderson, Mark". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ "Anderson, Don A.". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
External links
- Mark Anderson at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Mark Anderson official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Rep. Mark Anderson official campaign website