Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 63B, 1986-2021

Delegate, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Convention, 1972

Former Member, Capital Investment Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Board Member/ Lobbyist, Democratic Farmer Labor Feminist Caucus

Former Board Member, Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus

Former Chair, Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Division, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legacy Finance Division, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legacy Funding Finance Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Chair, State Advisory Committee for Battered Women

Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Staff Attorney, Minnesota Court of Appeals

Former Volunteer, Peace Corps

Manager, Telephone Company

No organizational membership information on file.

Awards:

Clean Water Action Minnesota named Jean 2014 Legislator of the Year for dedication and leadership on behalf of Minnesota's waters and people.
Clean Water Action Minnesota made Jean its 2010 State Representative for Outstanding Efforts to Protect Minnesota's Waters
The North Star Chapter of the Sierra Club gave Jean its 2010 Legislative Leadership Award.
The Nature Conservancy gave Jean their 2007 Government Relations Award "for outstanding conservation advocacy and leadership in protecting Minnesota's natural heritage."
Children's Defense Fund Minnesota Action Council made Jean a 2007 Legislative Children's Champion.
Audubon Minnesota gave Jean an award in 2005 "In appreciation of exceptional legislative leadership in protecting birds and their habitat."
Conservation Minnesota gave Jean a "100% Minnesotan" award for a perfect score in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
In 2003 Jean received an Environmental Leadership Award from the Minnesota League of Conservation Voters.
In 2002 Minnesota Alliance for Progressive Action awarded Jean for "her commitment to progressive values and environmental justice."
In 2002 The North Star Chapter of the Sierra Club gave her an "Outstanding Environmental Leadership Award" for her longtime leadership at the legislature on environmental issues.
In June 2001 she was honored at a program at the University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality and Healing for her work on improving health care for children.
The League of Conservation Voters named Jean a "1998 Environmental Hero" for long term leadership in protecting the environment.
The Ford Foundation gave Minnesota its prestigious "Innovations Award" and $100,000 grant in recognition of our land recycling program. Jean was honored in Washington, D.C. by then-Vice President Al Gore because she authored the law.
Jean was chosen as one of the "Top Five Representatives" by readers of the Saint Paul Legal Ledger in 2000.
Jean consistently receives "100%" ratings from the Conservation Minnesota, Children's Defense Fund, and The North Star Chapter of the Sierra Club based on votes at the legislature.

Names of Grandchildren:

Per, Hattie, Tallulah and Penny

Number of Grandchildren:

4

Spouse's Occupation:

Co-chair, Board of Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light