Pat Garofalo

Republican Party

Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B

Tenure

2005 - Present

Term ends

2023

Years in position

Compensation

Base salary

$48,250/year

Per diem

$66/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Minnesota State University, Mankato, 1994

Personal

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Contact

Official website

Official Facebook

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Campaign Twitter

Campaign Instagram

Personal Facebook

Personal LinkedIn

Pat Garofalo (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 58B. He assumed office in 2005. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.

Garofalo (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 58B. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Committee assignments
* 2.1 2017 legislative session
* 2.2 2015 legislative session
* 2.3 2013-2014
* 3 Sponsored legislation
* 4 Elections
* 4.1 2020
* 4.1.1 Campaign finance
* 4.2 2018
* 4.3 2016
* 4.4 2014
* 4.5 2012
* 4.6 2010
* 4.7 2008
* 5 Campaign themes
* 5.1 2020
* 5.2 2012
* 6 Campaign donors
* 6.1 2018
* 6.2 2016
* 6.3 2014
* 6.4 2012
* 6.5 2010
* 6.6 2008
* 6.7 2006
* 6.8 2004
* 7 Scorecards
* 7.1 2020
* 7.2 2019
* 7.3 2018
* 7.4 2017
* 7.5 2016
* 7.6 2015
* 7.7 2014
* 7.8 2013
* 7.9 2012
* 7.10 2011
* 8 Noteworthy events
* 8.1 NBA tweet
* 9 See also
* 10 External links
* 11 Footnotes

## Biography[edit]

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Garofalo earned his B.S. in Law Enforcement from Minnesota State University - Mankato. His professional experience includes working as a Network Engineer with the Allianz Life Insurance Company.[1]

## Committee assignments[edit]

#### 2021-2022

Garofalo was assigned to the following committees:

* House Redistricting Committee
* House Taxes Committee
* Ways and Means Committee, Republican Lead

#### 2019-2020

Garofalo was assigned to the following committees:

* Commerce Committee
* Rules and Legislative Administration Committee
* Ways and Means Committee, Republican Lead

### 2017 legislative session[edit]

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees: Minnesota committee assignments, 2017

• Job Growth and Energy Affordability, Chair
• Taxes
• Ways and Means

### 2015 legislative session[edit]

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Garofalo served on the following committees:

Minnesota committee assignments, 2015

• Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance, Chair
• Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy
• Rules and Legislative Administration
• Taxes
• Ways and Means

### 2013-2014[edit]

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Garofalo served on the following committees:

Minnesota committee assignments, 2013

• Energy Policy, Republican-Lead
• Property and Local Tax Division
• Taxes

## Sponsored legislation[edit]

The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills sponsored by this person, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

## Elections[edit]

### 2020[edit]

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

##### General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B

Incumbent Pat Garofalo defeated Sara Wolf in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

✔ |

| Pat Garofalo (R)  |

62.0

| 15,220

| Sara Wolf (D)  |

38.0

| 9,328
|  | Other/Write-in votes |

0.1

| 19

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 24,567

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sara Wolf advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Pat Garofalo advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B.

#### Campaign finance[edit]

### 2018[edit]

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

##### General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B

Incumbent Pat Garofalo defeated Marla Vagts in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

✔ |

| Pat Garofalo (R)  |

58.8

| 11,549

| Marla Vagts (D)  |

41.1

| 8,060
|  | Other/Write-in votes |

0.1

| 20

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 19,629
(100.00% precincts reporting)

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B

Marla Vagts advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B on August 14, 2018.

Candidate

|

✔ |

| Marla Vagts

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Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B

Incumbent Pat Garofalo advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B on August 14, 2018.

Candidate

|

✔ |

| Pat Garofalo

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### 2016[edit]

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 31, 2016.

Incumbent Pat Garofalo defeated Marla Vagts in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B general election.[2][3] Minnesota House of Representatives, District 58B General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  Pat Garofalo Incumbent | 64.87% | 13,926
| Democratic  | Marla Vagts | 35.13% | 7,542
Total Votes | 21,468
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State

Marla Vagts ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B Democratic primary.[4][5]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 58B Democratic Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Democratic |  Marla Vagts (unopposed)

Incumbent Pat Garofalo ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B Republican primary.[4][5]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 58B Republican Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Republican |  Pat Garofalo Incumbent (unopposed)

### 2014[edit]

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Marla Vagts was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Pat Garofalo was unopposed in the Republican primary. Garofalo defeated Vagts in the general election.[6][7][8]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 58B General Election, 2014

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Pat Garofalo Incumbent | 63.9% | 8,878
| Democratic  |  Marla Vagts  | 36% | 5,008
| Write-in  |  Write-in  | 0.1% | 18
Total Votes | 13,904

### 2012[edit]

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2012

Garofalo won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Jim Arlt (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 58B, General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Pat Garofalo Incumbent | 59.5% | 12,520
| Democratic  |  Jim Arlt  | 40.5% | 8,512
Total Votes | 21,032

### 2010[edit]

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2010

Garofalo won re-election to the District 36B seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Sigrid Iversen (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[10]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 36B (2010)

Candidates  |  Votes  |  Percent
Sigrid Iversen (DFL)  |  6,381  |  34.1%
Pat Garofalo (R) |  12,317 |  65.81%
Write-In  |  17  |  0.09%

### 2008[edit]

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Garofalo won election to the District 36B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Bev Topp.[11]

Garofalo raised $54,789 for his campaign.[12]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 36B (2008)

Candidates  |  Votes  |  Percent
Pat Garofalo (R) |  14,235  | 56.01%
Bev Topp (DFL)  |  11,144  |  43.85%
Write-In  |  36  |  0.14%

## Campaign themes[edit]

### 2020[edit]

#### Ballotpedia survey responses

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Pat Garofalo did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

### 2012[edit]

Garofalo's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[13]

Education

* Excerpt: "Representative Garofalo supports local control of our schools and has worked to allow Minnesota to opt out of the No Child Left Behind mandate."

Energy

* Excerpt: "We must keep our energy affordable even as we work to protect the environment."

Environment

* Excerpt: "Representative Garofalo voted for Minnesota's nation leading renewable energy bill. Under this legislation, 25% of Minnesota's energy will come from renewable sources by 2025."

Abortion

* Excerpt: "A society is best judged by how it treats its most vulnerable. Representative Garofalo's voting record shows a commitment to protecting unborn children."

Protecting Our Heritage and Our Rights

* Excerpt: "Representative Garofalo has voted for and will continue to support legislation which protects our 2nd amendment rights."

## Campaign donors[edit]

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Pat Garofalo campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2018 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B |  ✔ | $44,147
2016 | Minnesota House of Representatives, District 58b |  ✔ | $49,558
2014 | Minnesota House of Representatives, District 58b |  ✔ | $76,211
2012 | Minnesota State House, District 58B |  ✔ | $35,925
2010 | Minnesota State House, District 36B |  ✔ | $36,154
2008 | Minnesota State House, District 36B |  ✔ | $54,789
2006 | Minnesota State House, District 36B |  ✔ | $46,827
2004 | Minnesota State House, District 36B |  ✔ | $26,363
Grand total raised | $369,974

Source: Follow the Money

### 2018[edit]

Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B 2018 election - Campaign Contributions

Top individual contributors to Pat Garofalo's campaign in 2018
SWEEN, PAUL R | $1,000.00
HODNIK, AL | $600.00
HASELOW, JUSTINE P | $500.00
HASELOW, ROBERT E | $500.00
JORGENSEN, JULIE | $500.00
Total Raised in 2018 | $44,146.82
Source: Follow the Money

### 2016[edit]

Garofalo won re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Garofalo raised a total of $49,558.Minnesota House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions

Top contributors to Pat Garofalo's campaign in 2016
Public Fund| $4,766
58th Senate District Republican Party Of Minnesota| $1,500
Minnesota Association Of Realtors| $1,000
Haselow, Robert E| $1,000
Molitor, Charles| $1,000
Total raised in 2016| $49,558
Source: Follow the Money

### 2014[edit]

Garofalo won re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Garofalo raised a total of $76,211.Minnesota House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Pat Garofalo's campaign in 2014
Public Fund| $4,757
Johnson, Julie K House Dist. 54b Committee| $2,500
Total Of Non-Itemized| $1,300
Great River Energy| $1,000
North Central States Regional Council Of Carpenters| $1,000
Total Raised in 2014| $76,211
Source: Follow the Money

### 2012[edit]

Garofalo won re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Garofalo raised a total of $35,925.Minnesota House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions

Top contributors to Pat Garofalo's campaign in 2012
Public Fund| $3,725
58th Senate District RPM| $1,200
Mike Lemieur House Dist. 12B Committee| $500
Teamsters Local 120| $500
North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters & Joiners| $500
Total raised in 2012| $35,925
Source: Follow the Money

### 2010[edit]

Garofalo won re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Garofalo raised a total of $36,154.Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Pat Garofalo's campaign in 2010
Public Fund| $6,123
Minneapolis Municipal Retirement Association| $500
Teamsters Local 120| $500
Minnesota Telecommunication Alliance| $500
36th Senate District RPM| $500
Total Raised in 2010| $36,154
Source: Follow the Money

### 2008[edit]

Garofalo won re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Garofalo raised a total of $54,789.Minnesota House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Pat Garofalo's campaign in 2008
Public Fund| $8,046
36th Senate District Republican Party| $1,250
Lockridge Grindal Nauen & Holstein| $500
Minnesota Auto Dealers Association| $500
Minnesota Telecommunication Alliance| $500
Total Raised in 2008| $54,789
Source: Follow the Money

### 2006[edit]

Garofalo won re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Garofalo raised a total of $46,827.Minnesota House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Pat Garofalo's campaign in 2006
Public Fund| $7,736
38th Senate District Republican Party of Minnesota| $900
Citizens for Sensible Government Policy for Real Estate PAC| $500
Road Building Contractors Association| $500
Minnesota Associated Builders & Contractors| $500
Total Raised in 2006| $46,827
Source: Follow the Money

### 2004[edit]

Garofalo won election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Garofalo raised a total of $26,363.Minnesota House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Pat Garofalo's campaign in 2004
Public Fund| $7,953
Straetan Volunteer Committee| $1,500
Steve Clark Volunteer Committee| $1,000
36th Senate District Republican Party of Minnesota| $750
Committee of Automobile Retailers| $500
Total Raised in 2004| $26,363
Source: Follow the Money

## Scorecards[edit]

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### 2020

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In 2020, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 11 to May 17. Special sessions were convened: June 12 to June 19; July 13 to July 21; August 12; September 11; October 12 to October 15; and November 12.

* Action 4 Liberty

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* AFSCME Council 5

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.

* Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota

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* Minnesota AFL-CIO

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* Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

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* Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus

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* National Federation of Independent Business

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* The American Conservative Union

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### 2019

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In 2019, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20.

* Action 4 Liberty

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

* AFSCME Council 5

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.

* Gun Owners Caucus

Legislators are scored on their votes on gun rights.

* Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota

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* Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life: Senate and House

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* The American Conservative Union

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### 2018

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In 2018, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.

* Action 4 Liberty

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* Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota

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* Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life: Senate and House

Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

* Taxpayers League of Minnesota

Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation.

* The American Conservative Union

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### 2017

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In 2017, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 through May 22. The legislature held a special session from May 23 to May 26.

* AFSCME Council 5

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.

* Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota

Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise."

* MinnCAN

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.

* Minnesota AFL-CIO

Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.

* Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life: Senate and House

Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

* Taxpayers League of Minnesota

Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation.

* The American Conservative Union

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### 2016

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In 2016, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23.

* AFSCME Council 5

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.

* Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota

Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise."

* MinnCAN

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.

* Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life: Senate and House

Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

* Minnesota Family Council

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues.

* National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

* Taxpayers League of Minnesota

Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

* Voices for Racial Justice

Legislators are scored by the organization on "their support for legislation forwarding an equitable and inclusive Minnesota."

### 2015

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In 2015, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.

* Clean Water Action

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* Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

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* Taxpayers League of Minnesota

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* The American Conservative Union

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### 2014

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In 2014, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 25 to May 19.

* AFSCME Council 5

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* Americans for Prosperity Minnesota

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* Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota

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* Liberty Minnesota

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* MinnCAN

Legislators are scored based on bills related to education.

* Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Legislators are scored on business-related bills.

* Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life: House and Senate

Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

* Minnesota Nurses Association

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* Minnesota Voters for Animal Protection

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* NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota

Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

* National Federation of Independent Business in Minnesota

Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.

* Taxpayers League of Minnesota

Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation.

* The American Conservative Union

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* Voices for Racial Justice

Legislators are scored by the organization on "their support for legislation forwarding an equitable and inclusive Minnesota."

### 2013

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In 2013, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 20.

* AFSCME Council 5

Legislators are scored on if they supported or opposed AFSCME's position.

* Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota

Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise."

* MinnCAN

Legislators are scored based on bills related to education.

* Minnesota AFL-CIO

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.

* Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Legislators are scored on business-related bills.

* Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life: House and Senate

Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

* Minnesota Family Council

Legislators are scored by the organization on their votes on bills that affect Minnesota families.

* Minnesota Majority

Legislators are scored by the organization on "a wide range of issues including taxes, government spending, elections, childcare unionization, property rights and energy policy."

* Minnesota Nurses Association

Legislators are scored based on issues affecting nurses, patients, and working families.

* Minnesota Voters for Animal Protection

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animals.

* NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota

Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

* National Federation of Independent Business in Minnesota

Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.

* Taxpayers League of Minnesota

Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

* Voices for Racial Justice

Legislators are scored by the organization on "their support for legislation forwarding an equitable and inclusive Minnesota."

### 2012

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In 2012, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 24 to May 10.

* Taxpayers League of Minnesota

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### 2011

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In 2011, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 23.

* Taxpayers League of Minnesota

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## Noteworthy events[edit]

### NBA tweet[edit]

On March 9, 2014, Garofalo posted the following on his Twitter account regarding the National Basketball Association:

|  “  | Let's be honest, 70% of teams in NBA could fold tomorrow + nobody would notice a difference w/ possible exception of increase in streetcrime[14][15] |  ”

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Public response to what quickly became a viral tweet was mostly negative, with many users calling Garofalo's statement racist. Garofalo responded to a query by the Star Tribune, saying that he was referring to what he called the "NBA's high arrest rate" and the league's drug-testing policy.[16] He then told Minneapolis TV station KARE that he was surprised by the backlash, arguing that his perception of a lawless "culture in all professional sports" was a criticism "that's been going on for decades."[17] The tweet garnered 600 retweets within two hours of its posting, increasing to more than 1,000 overnight.[18]

Shortly before noon the following day, Garofalo issued an apology through his office:

“  | In the last 24 hours, I’ve had the opportunity to re-learn one of life’s lessons: whenever any of us are offering opinions, it is best to refer to people as individuals as opposed to groups. Last night, I publicly commented on the NBA and I sincerely apologize to those who I unfairly categorized. The NBA has many examples of players and owners who are role models for our communities and for our country. Those individuals did not deserve that criticism and I apologize. In addition, it’s been brought to my attention that I was mistaken and the NBA policy on drug enforcement is stronger than I previously believed. Again, I offer my sincere apologies for my comments.[19][15] |  ”

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Project Vote Smart \- Rep. Garofalo
2. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
3. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
6. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
7. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
8. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
9. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 18, 2012
10. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2010 Election Results," accessed March 9, 2014
11. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "All Races by Legislative District," accessed April 23, 2014
12. ↑ Follow the Money, "Garofalo, Pat," accessed March 9, 2014
13. ↑ "patgarofalo," Official Campaign Website
14. ↑ Twitter, post by @PatGarofalo, March 9, 2014
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
16. ↑ Star Tribune, "Farmington legislator's NBA tweet causes stir," March 9, 2014
17. ↑ KARE, "Minn. lawmaker gets attention for controversial tweet," March 9, 2014
18. ↑ Associated Press, "Minnesota legislator’s NBA tweet called racist, prompts responses," March 10, 2014
19. ↑ Minnesota House of Representatives, "Press Release - Statement from Rep. Pat Garofalo," March 10, 2014

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Preceded by
Bobby Joe Champion (D) | Minnesota House of Representatives District 58B
2013- present  |  Succeeded by

Preceded by
- | Minnesota House of Representatives District 36B
2005–2013  |  Succeeded by
Melissa Hortman (DFL)

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Current members of the Minnesota House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Melissa Hortman

Representatives

District 1A

John Burkel (R)

District 1B

Debra Kiel (R)

District 2A

Matthew Grossell (R)

District 2B

Steve Green (R)

District 3A

Rob Ecklund (D)

District 3B

Mary Murphy (D)

District 4A

Heather Keeler (D)

District 4B

Paul Marquart (D)

District 5A

Matt Bliss (R)

District 5B

Spencer Igo (R)

District 6A

Julie Sandstede (D)

District 6B

Dave Lislegard (D)

District 7A

Jennifer Schultz (D)

District 7B

Liz Olson (D)

District 8A

Jordan Rasmusson (R)

District 8B

Mary Franson (R)

District 9A

John Poston (R)

District 9B

Ron Kresha (R)

District 10A

Josh Heintzeman (R)

District 10B

Dale Lueck (R)

District 11A

Mike Sundin (D)

District 11B

Nathan Nelson (R)

District 12A

Jeff Backer (R)

District 12B

Paul Anderson (R)

District 13A

Lisa Demuth (R)

District 13B

Tim O'Driscoll (R)

District 14A

Tama Theis (R)

District 14B

Dan Wolgamott (D)

District 15A

Sondra Erickson (R)

District 15B

Shane Mekeland (R)

District 16A

Chris Swedzinski (R)

District 16B

Paul Torkelson (R)

District 17A

Tim Miller (R)

District 17B

Dave Baker (R)

District 18A

Dean Urdahl (R)

District 18B

Glenn Gruenhagen (R)

District 19A

Susan Akland (R)

District 19B

Luke Frederick (D)

District 20A

Brian Pfarr (R)

District 20B

Todd Lippert (D)

District 21A

Barb Haley (R)

District 21B

Steve Drazkowski (R)

District 22A

Joe Schomacker (R)

District 22B

Rod Hamilton (R)

District 23A

Bjorn Olson (R)

District 23B

Jeremy Munson (R)

District 24A

John Petersburg (R)

District 24B

Brian Daniels (R)

District 25A

Duane Quam (R)

District 25B

Liz Boldon (D)

District 26A

Tina Liebling (D)

District 26B

Nels Pierson (R)

District 27A

Peggy Bennett (R)

District 27B

Patricia Mueller (R)

District 28A

Gene Pelowski (D)

District 28B

Greg Davids (R)

District 29A

Joe McDonald (R)

District 29B

Marion O'Neill (R)

District 30A

Paul Novotny (R)

District 30B

Eric Lucero (R)

District 31A

Kurt Daudt (R)

District 31B

Calvin Bahr (R)

District 32A

Brian Johnson (R)

District 32B

Anne Neu Brindley (R)

District 33A

Jerry Hertaus (R)

District 33B

Kelly Morrison (D)

District 34A

Kristin Robbins (R)

District 34B

Kristin Bahner (D)

District 35A

John Heinrich (R)

District 35B

Peggy Scott (R)

District 36A

Zack Stephenson (D)

District 36B

Melissa Hortman (D)

District 37A

Erin Koegel (D)

District 37B

Nolan West (R)

District 38A

Donald Raleigh (R)

District 38B

Ami Wazlawik (D)

District 39A

Bob Dettmer (R)

District 39B

Shelly Christensen (D)

District 40A

Michael Nelson (D)

District 40B

Samantha Vang (D)

District 41A

Connie Bernardy (D)

District 41B

Sandra Feist (D)

District 42A

Kelly Moller (D)

District 42B

Jamie Becker-Finn (D)

District 43A

Peter Fischer (D)

District 43B

Leon Lillie (D)

District 44A

Ginny Klevorn (D)

District 44B

Patty Acomb (D)

District 45A

Cedrick Frazier (D)

District 45B

Mike Freiberg (D)

District 46A

Ryan Winkler (D)

District 46B

Cheryl Youakim (D)

District 47A

Jim Nash (R)

District 47B

Greg Boe (R)

District 48A

Laurie Pryor (D)

District 48B

Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D)

District 49A

Heather Edelson (D)

District 49B

Steve Elkins (D)

District 50A

Michael Howard (D)

District 50B

Andrew Carlson (D)

District 51A

Sandra Masin (D)

District 51B

Liz Reyer (D)

District 52A

Rick Hansen (D)

District 52B

Ruth Richardson (D)

District 53A

Tou Xiong (D)

District 53B

Steve Sandell (D)

District 54A

Keith Franke (R)

District 54B

Tony Jurgens (R)

District 55A

Erik Mortensen (R)

District 55B

Tony Albright (R)

District 56A

Jessica Hanson (D)

District 56B

Kaela Berg (D)

District 57A

Robert Bierman (D)

District 57B

John Huot (D)

District 58A

Jon Koznick (R)

District 58B

Pat Garofalo (R)

District 59A

Fue Lee (D)

District 59B

Esther Agbaje (D)

District 60A

Sydney Jordan (D)

District 60B

Mohamud Noor (D)

District 61A

Frank Hornstein (D)

District 61B

Jamie Long (D)

District 62A

Hodan Hassan (D)

District 62B

Aisha Gomez (D)

District 63A

Jim Davnie (D)

District 63B

Emma Greenman (D)

District 64A

Kaohly Her (D)

District 64B

Dave Pinto (D)

District 65A

Rena Moran (D)

District 65B

Carlos Mariani (D)

District 66A

Alice Hausman (D)

District 66B

Athena Hollins (D)

District 67A

John Thompson (I)

District 67B

Jay Xiong (D)

Democratic Party (69)

Republican Party (64)

Independent (1)

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