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Representative Harold G. Van Maanen View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 10/12/2021
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 68 (1979) - 77 (1997)
Home County: Marion
Mahaska
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Harold G. Van Maanen
Marion County
Birth: July 28, 1929, Oskaloosa. Parents: Gilbert and Cora Van Maanen. Children: 1 daughter: Janna Voss; 1 son: Greg. Grandchildren: 2. Profession and Activities: Farmer. Member: Twin Cedars School Board, 16 years. Mahaska Hospital Board of Trustees, 10 years; Farm Bureau; American Legion; Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce; Tracy Christian Reformed Church; received honorary 4-H Member Award, 1978. Chair, House Social Services/Human Services Appropriations subcommittee, 1983-1986; ranking member, House Appropriations committee, 1987-1989; Legislative Council member, 1987-present; House minority leader, 1990-1992; Speaker of the House, 75th General Assembly; Speaker Pro Tempore, 76th General Assembly. Term: Ninth.
House District 95
Committees
76th GA (1995)
Legislation Sponsored
76th GA (1995)