SENATE
RICHARD HALFORD
18th-22nd Legislature (1993 -2002)
Senate President
District: M
Party: Republican
1993-1994 Senator Senate President
1995-2000 Senator
2001-2002 Senator Senate President
Date/Place of Birth:
9/17/44; Boston, MA
Occupation:
Commercial Pilot; Guide
Spouse:
Rona
Children:
Stacy, Katy, Tina, Kellen, Alec
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage, 1966-68; Chugiak/Eagle River, 1968-to present
Education:
High School - Norwell High School,1958-62
College/University - Kings College; Alaska Methodist University, B.A. History - Political Science, Minor in Economics
Military Service:
Alaska Air National Guard, 7 years, 1968-75, Staff Sergeant, Honorable Discharge
Political and Government Positions:
State Senate, 1983-to present; Senate President, 1993-94; Minority Leader, 1985-87, 1989, 1991-92, 1995-96; Chair, Senate Resources Committee; Chair, Joint Special Committee on Mergers; State House of Representatives, 1979-82; Majority Leader, 1981-82
Business and Professional Positions:
Halford Guide Service
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Life Member, National Rifle Association; Alaska Airmen's Association; Alaska Outdoor Council; Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; Chugiak-Eagle River Historical Society
Special Interests:
Flying, children and outdoor activities
Other:
Legislator of the Year, Safari Club International, Alaska Chapter,1999; Defender of Freedom Award, National Rifle Association, 1996; Wildlife Conservation Legislator of the Year, Alaska Outdoor Council,1996,1990; Outstanding Republican State Senator, Alaska Republican Party,1992; Outstanding Legislator of the Year, Phi Delta Kappa,1988
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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CRIME OF CONSPIRACY | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 94 | 03/01/1994 | ||
OFFENSES BY JUVENILE OFFENDERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 113 SLA 94 | 06/17/1994 | ||
MANAGEMENT COOK INLET/KENAI RIVER SALMON | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RES | 01/12/1994 | ||
FISHING VIOLATIONS:FINES & RECORDS | SENATOR HALFORD |
RECON NOT TAKEN UP | 05/10/1994 | ||
FINGERPRINTING AND CRIME RECORDS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 94 | 05/24/1994 | ||
WATER QUALITY FUNDS AND GRANTS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 106 SLA 94 | 06/09/1994 | ||
USE OF INITIATIVE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) JUD | 01/27/1993 | ||
WAIVE IRS DIESEL FUEL DYE RULE | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 31 | 04/08/1994 | ||
MEMBERSHIP OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) JUD | 02/14/1994 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 94 | 05/12/1994 | ||
BLOOD TESTS ON SEX CRIME PERPETRATORS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 94 | 02/17/1994 | ||
STATE SHARE OF FEDERAL GAS ROYALTIES | REPRESENTATIVE HANLEY |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
NAME MANVIL H. OLSON BRIDGE (SCHROCK RD.) | REPRESENTATIVE MENARD |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 94 | 05/05/1994 | ||
STATE EMPLOYMENT VETERANS PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 93 | 06/07/1993 | ||
LIMIT ADMINISTRATIVE LAND CLOSURES | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
AGGRAVATING/MITIGATING FACTORS;SEX CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(S) RLS | 05/05/1994 | ||
CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS;WEAPONS POSS. | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 94 | 05/27/1994 | ||
GET CLEARY ORDERS DISSOLVED OR CHANGED | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 04/22/1994 | ||
IN MEMORIAM THURGOOD MARSHALL | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/18/1993 | ||
RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS; CRIMINAL ADMIN | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 58 | 06/10/1994 | ||
DEBT REIMBURSEMENT/MAINTENANCE GRANTS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 93 | 06/25/1993 | ||
APPROP: EARNINGS RESERVE TO PF PRINCIPAL | SENATOR SHARP |
(S) FIN | 02/03/1993 | ||
MISC. LAWS RELATING TO MINORS | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 94 | 05/08/1994 | ||
REGISTRATION/EQUIPMENT OF CUSTOM CARS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 93 | 04/30/1993 | ||
LIABILITY OF DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION PROS | SENATOR KELLY |
(S) RLS | 04/18/1993 | ||
CHARITABLE GAMING RESTRICTIONS | SENATOR PEARCE |
(H) FIN | 04/24/1993 | ||
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND | SENATOR JACKO |
(H) FIN | 04/14/1993 | ||
USE OF RENTED PROPERTY/LAW VIOLATIONS | SENATOR FRANK |
(S) RLS | 04/18/1993 | ||
LIMIT ADMINISTRATIVE LAND CLOSURES | SENATOR FRANK |
(S) RLS | 04/05/1993 | ||
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX LIMITATIONS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) FIN | 05/06/1994 | ||
WAITING LIST FOR PIONEERS HOME | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 04/14/1993 | ||
ARREST OF MINORS FOR CONSUMING ALCOHOL | SENATOR TAYLOR |
RETURN TO (H) RLS | 05/09/1994 | ||
INSURANCE TAX CREDIT:GIFTS TO COLLEGES | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 94 | 05/05/1994 | ||
LIFE SENTENCE:SOME 3RD FELONY OFFENDERS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 01/10/1994 | ||
POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY | SENATOR MILLER |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 94 | 05/23/1994 | ||
INCREASED PENALTIES FOR JOYRIDING | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 01/26/1994 | ||
LONGEVITY BONUS ANNUITY PROGRAM | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 02/02/1994 | ||
STATE/PRIVATE/MUNI TIMBER OPERATION/SALE | SENATOR FRANK |
RETURN TO (H) RLS | 05/09/1994 | ||
GOLD RUSH CENTENNIAL DECADE | SENATOR SHARP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 04/22/1994 | ||
TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 04/08/1994 | ||
HONORING TOMMY MOE | SENATOR KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 04/19/1994 | ||
FEDERAL FISHING VESSEL SAFETY RULES | SENATOR JACKO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 03/18/1993 | ||
RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) STA | 04/27/1993 |