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Summary

Representative Rick Hansen

Full Name: Rick Hansen
Office: State House (MN) - 52A, Democratic/Farmer/Labor
First Elected: 11/02/2004
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Suzanne; 1 Child
Birth Date: 03/01/1963
Birth Place: Albert Lea, MN
Home City: South Saint Paul, MN
Religion: United Church of Christ

Recent Key Votes

HF 1467 - Expands the Use of Deadly Force in Self-Defense
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 29, 2012 - Authorizes an individual to use deadly force against another individual to resist or prevent any of the following from occurring (Art. 3, Sec. 1): ...

HF 3149 - Homeowner and Property Tax Bill
Legislation (Yea)

May 5, 2008 - - Increases funding for local government aid and modifies the formulas for how such assistance is calculated (Article 2). - Prohibits businesses from entering into ...

HF 3201 - Omnibus Tax Bill
Legislation (Yea)

March 3, 2008 - - Prohibits the state from taxing the income of members of the military, including the Minnesota National Guard, at a higher rate than federal tax ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Jobs

Jan. 1, 2012 - Voted for a bipartisan bonding bill that will put thousands of Minnesotans to work and improve our public infrastructure. Supported legislation to expand job retraining, ...

Issue Position: Energy and Conservation

Jan. 1, 2012 - One of my priorities for legislative action was focused upon energy conservation. When using public dollars, it is important to include energy efficiency inducements in ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Top industry Unitemized Contributions ($14,564.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Rick Hansen refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
rep.rick.hansen@house.mn

Capitol Website
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=12282

Capitol
451 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155-1298
Phone: 651-296-6828

District
1007 15th Avenue, North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
Phone: 651-451-1189

Key Staff
Nanette Moloney
Legislative Assistant
451 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-296-5402

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