HOUSE
RICHARD FOSTER
16th-26th Legislature (1989 -2010)
Majority Whip
District: 38
Party: Democrat
1989-2006 Representative
2007-2008 Representative Majority Whip
2009-2010 Representative Deceased; October 13, 2009
Date/Place of Birth:
August 9, 1946
Nome, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Nome: 1946 - present
Occupation:
Retired Air Taxi
Education:
Nome High School: Graduated 1964
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
- B.B.A.: 1964 - 1968
Military:
3 years service
U.S. Army, Captain
Vietnam Service Medal (2 tours)
Bronze Star Medal
Two Army Commendation Medals
Other Political and Government Positions:
Majority Whip: 1991 - present
Co-Chair, Finance Committee: 1995 - 1996
Chair, Transportation Committee: 1991 - 1994
Co-Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1993 - 1994
Finance Committee: 1993 - 1994, 1997 - present
Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1995 - 2000
Deferred Maintenance Task Force Committee: 1997 - 1998
Alcohol & Alcohol Abuse Task Force Committee: 1993 - 1994
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Court System: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1993 - 2006
- Chair, Transportation & Public Facilities:1993 - 1998, 2001 - 2006
- Co-Chair, Governor: 1995 - 1996
- Co-Chair, Legislature: 1995 - 1996
Bush Caucus: 1989 - present
Business and Professional Positions:
Former Chair, Sitnasuak Native Corporation
Former Board Member, Bering Straits Native Corporation
Member, Nome Eskimo Community (IRA Council)
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Former Board Member, Nome Community Center
Norton Sound Health Corporation
NW Community College
Rotary and Lions Clubs
Pioneer Igloo #1
Federal Selective Service Board
Nome Planning and Zoning Commission
Nome School Board
Nome City Council
Special Interests:
Enjoying the country, Music by Spank The Dog
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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DISSOLUTION OF NATIVE CORPORATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 94 | 06/28/1994 | ||
VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
AUTHORIZE USE OF DAY FINES IN MISD. CASES | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 79 SLA 94 | 06/06/1994 | ||
REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) FIN | 03/26/1993 | ||
ESTABLISH FOUR DOTPF REGIONS BY LAW | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) FIN | 03/26/1993 | ||
REVISE FOUNDATION FORMULA, SMALL SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) FIN | 03/02/1994 | ||
REPORTS RELATING TO MINERAL POLICY | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) RES | 01/18/1994 | ||
FINANCIAL REQMTS: NONCRUDE OIL OPERATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(S) RES | 03/02/1994 | ||
LOCAL TAXES/FEES ON AIR CARRIERS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 94 | 05/07/1994 | ||
COMMEMORATIVE GOLD RUSH LICENSE PLATES | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/29/1994 | ||
PRESENTENCE REPORTS: CINA INFORMATION | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) HES | 01/31/1994 | ||
APPROP: MINORITY SENTENCING STUDY | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) JUD | 02/11/1994 | ||
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MINORITY SENTENCING | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) JUD | 02/11/1994 | ||
MINERAL EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H)AWAIT CONC/RECED | 05/10/1994 | ||
LEGISLATURE OF 25 SENATORS, 50 REPS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) JUD | 01/26/1994 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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PROHIBITED HIGHWAY ADVERTISING | REPRESENTATIVE MENARD |
(H) CRA | 03/01/1993 | ||
BLACK VETS' RECOGNITION BRIDGE,ALASKA HWY | REPRESENTATIVE B.DAVIS |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 93 | 06/01/1993 | ||
NAME MANVIL H. OLSON BRIDGE (SCHROCK RD.) | REPRESENTATIVE MENARD |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 94 | 05/05/1994 | ||
EXTEND RESOURCE EXTRACTION PERMIT/LEASE | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 94 | 05/09/1994 | ||
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEES | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
(H) FIN | 03/09/1994 | ||
APPROP:WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE MEMORIAL | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIDSON |
(S) STA | 04/18/1993 | ||
AUTHORIZING YOUTH COURTS | REPRESENTATIVE SITTON |
(S) RLS | 05/06/1994 | ||
LIMIT ADMINISTRATIVE LAND CLOSURES | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
STATE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE FINKELSTEIN |
(H) STA | 03/12/1993 | ||
APPROP: SINGLE/DUAL SITE SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
(H) FIN | 02/02/1994 | ||
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION ESTABLISHED | REPRESENTATIVES SITTON, BRICE, NORDLUND |
(H) HES | 01/14/1994 | ||
MINING LOCATIONS ON STATE SELECTED LAND | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 94 | 05/23/1994 | ||
NATIVE ALLOTMENTS IN STATE PARKS | REPRESENTATIVE HOFFMAN |
(H) RES | 03/02/1994 | ||
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVERS | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
(H) RLS | 04/12/1994 | ||
ARMED FORCES HISTORY MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/10/1993 | ||
MILITARY SCHOOL TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 17 | 06/24/1993 | ||
GET CLEARY ORDERS DISSOLVED OR CHANGED | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 04/22/1994 | ||
CONST. AMDT: SUBSISTENCE PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE HOFFMAN |
(H) STA | 02/03/1993 | ||
MILITARY HOUSING SHORTAGE | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 02/11/1993 | ||
FED MONEY FOR RURAL WATER/SEWER PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVE HOFFMAN |
(S) RLS | 02/04/1994 | ||
AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION FEE & FUEL TAX | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
(H) TRA | 04/07/1993 | ||
DETERMINING FEDERAL SHARE OF MEDICAID | REPRESENTATIVE NORDLUND |
(S) RLS | 05/02/1994 | ||
HONORING TOMMY MOE | SENATOR KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 04/19/1994 |