SENATE
ROBIN TAYLOR
14th-23rd Legislature (1985 -2004)
Senator Robin Taylor
District: A
Party: Republican
District: A
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1985-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Appointed to fill vacancy in Senate left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1991-1992 Senator Appointed to fill vacancy left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1993-2002 Senator
2003-2004 Senator Resigned midnight 9/14/03
1985-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Appointed to fill vacancy in Senate left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1991-1992 Senator Appointed to fill vacancy left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1993-2002 Senator
2003-2004 Senator Resigned midnight 9/14/03
Date/Place of Birth:
2/5/43; Sedro Woolley, WA
Occupation:
Attorney
Spouse:
Kaye Marie
Children:
Robin, Tracy Lynn
Residency in Alaska:
Ketchikan, 1961-77; Wrangell, 1977-present
Education:
College/University - University of Washington, 1961-65, B.A.
Post Graduate - Oregon College of Education, 1965-66, M.A.; Willamette University, 1966-69, J.D.
Political and Government Positions:
Assumed Senate seat vacated by Lloyd Jones on June 15, 1992; elected to State Senate, 1992. Elected to State House of Representatives in 1984, 1986, 1988, and 1990. District Court Judge, 1977-82; Vice-Mayor, City of Ketchikan, 1974-75; Member, Borough Assembly/City Council, Ketchikan, AK, 1973-76.
Business and Professional Positions:
Alaska Bar Association; American Judicature Society; President, Alaska Judges Conference, 1981-82; National Board of Directors, American Judicature Society, 1980-83
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Wrangell Elks Lodge, Petersburg Moose Lodge, National Rifle Association, Pioneers of Alaska
Special Interests:
Fishing, hunting, golf, gardening
Legislative Service:
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)(H)
- 17th (1991-1992)(S)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Legislative Service:
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)(H)
- 17th (1991-1992)(S)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALIFICATIONS FOR LONGEVITY BONUSES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) STA | 01/11/1993 | ||
| MANDATE SALE OF ALASKA RAILROAD | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) TRA | 01/11/1993 | ||
| GRANTS TO TRANSPLANT ELK | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(H) RES | 03/15/1993 | ||
| REGULATION OF NOTARIES PUBLIC | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) STA | 01/27/1993 | ||
| RIGHT TO USE LAWFUL PRODUCTS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
RETURN TO (S) RLS | 03/16/1993 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS & BUYERS' AGENTS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 93 | 05/04/1993 | ||
| EXCHANGE OF RAW FISH FOR SEAFOOD PRODUCT | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(H) FIN | 02/14/1994 | ||
| MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP LOANS | SENATOR TAYLOR BY REQUEST |
(H) FIN | 04/08/1994 | ||
| MARINE FUEL TAX REVENUE SHARING | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) TRA | 03/18/1993 | ||
| LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR TAX ASSESSMENTS | SENATOR TAYLOR BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 02/28/1994 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION ST. DEFERRED COMP | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) L&C | 04/07/1993 | ||
| ARREST OF MINORS FOR CONSUMING ALCOHOL | SENATOR TAYLOR |
RETURN TO (H) RLS | 05/09/1994 | ||
| TAX CREDIT: GIFTS TO PUBLIC BROADCASTING | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RLS | 05/08/1994 | ||
| REMOVE LIENS ON MENTAL HEALTH LAND | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) HES | 01/10/1994 | ||
| HOURS FOR STATE OFFICES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 94 | 05/05/1994 | ||
| NAMING PETERSBURG AIRPORT | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) TRA | 01/28/1994 | ||
| CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION RIGHTS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) STA | 02/09/1994 | ||
| PETERSBURG CANNED SALMON CLASSIC | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 94 | 04/29/1994 | ||
| REVISE FOUNDATION FORMULA, SMALL SCHOOLS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
RETURN TO (S) RLS | 05/06/1994 | ||
| REQUEST CHANGE IN RULE 82 FEES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 02/28/1994 | ||
| NAME SHEMYA AFB EARECKSON AIR FORCE BASE | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 04/01/1993 | ||
| FEDERAL MANDATE OF MOTORCYCLE HELMETS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 03/04/1994 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULATION OF HOME CARE PROVIDERS | REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 94 | 05/23/1994 | ||
| PROTECT ELDERLY AND DISABLED ADULTS | REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 94 | 06/09/1994 | ||
| PENALTY FOR PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO A MINOR | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 94 | 05/23/1994 | ||
| ANTI-STALKING LAW | REPRESENTATIVE TOOHEY |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 93 | 05/27/1993 | ||
| SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 94 | 05/12/1994 | ||
| TESTIMONY OF MINORS IN CRIMINAL TRIALS | REPRESENTATIVE MACLEAN |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 94 | 06/06/1994 | ||
| VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| BLOOD TESTS ON SEX CRIME PERPETRATORS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 94 | 02/17/1994 | ||
| DRUG DISPENSING:ADV. NURSE PRACTITIONERS | REPRESENTATIVE TOOHEY |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 93 | 03/24/1993 | ||
| 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 | ||
| EARLY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PATERNITY | REPRESENTATIVE B.DAVIS |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 94 | 06/06/1994 | ||
| PAROLE OF TERMINALLY ILL PRISONERS | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
(S) FIN | 03/16/1994 | ||
| AIR QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HANLEY |
CHAPTER 74 SLA 93 | 06/25/1993 | ||
| CONTRACTOR OPERATED STATE HATCHERIES | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 94 | 06/06/1994 | ||
| STATE EMPLOYMENT VETERANS PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 93 | 06/07/1993 | ||
| MUNICIPAL INVENTORY TAX EXEMPTION:EXPORTS | REPRESENTATIVE TOOHEY |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 93 | 06/24/1993 | ||
| LIMIT ADMINISTRATIVE LAND CLOSURES | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| WORKERS COMP:VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS, ETC | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 94 | 06/06/1994 | ||
| REFINANCING COMMERCIAL FISHING LOANS | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PERSONAL PROP. | REPRESENTATIVE HANLEY |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 94 | 04/06/1994 | ||
| EXTEND COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE PARNELL |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 93 | 06/18/1993 | ||
| WORKERS COMP FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES | REPRESENTATIVE NAVARRE |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 94 | 06/04/1994 | ||
| TOURISM MARKET.COUNCIL/CRUISE SHIP PROMOS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 94 | 06/10/1994 | ||
| CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS;WEAPONS POSS. | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 94 | 05/27/1994 | ||
| TAX ON RESIDUAL MARINE FUEL OIL | REPRESENTATIVE G.DAVIS |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 94 | 05/12/1994 | ||
| TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL GIRLS STATE | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/10/1993 | ||
| ARMED FORCES HISTORY MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/10/1993 | ||
| ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 05/26/1993 | ||
| STATE INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS EXCHANGE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 38 | 04/25/1994 | ||
| SUPPORT NRA GUN SAFETY PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 04/25/1994 | ||
| GET CLEARY ORDERS DISSOLVED OR CHANGED | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 04/22/1994 | ||
| COMMEND AIR FORCE: ENVIR IMPACT STATEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 04/29/1994 | ||
| TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL GIRLS STATE | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 04/22/1994 | ||
| IN MEMORIAM THURGOOD MARSHALL | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/18/1993 | ||
| SUPPORT KANTISHNA AREA TOURISM DEVELOP'T | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 02/08/1994 | ||
| REPEAL 100 HOUR RULE FOR AFDC PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 04/05/1994 | ||
| RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS; CRIMINAL ADMIN | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 58 | 06/10/1994 | ||
| NPFMC COMPREHENSIVE RATIONALIZATION PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 44 | 05/07/1994 | ||
| DEBT REIMBURSEMENT/MAINTENANCE GRANTS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 93 | 06/25/1993 | ||
| CRIME OF CONSPIRACY | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 94 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| MISC. GRANDPARENT VISITATION RIGHTS | SENATOR DONLEY |
(H) JUD | 05/03/1994 | ||
| APPROP: EARNINGS RESERVE TO PF PRINCIPAL | SENATOR SHARP |
(S) FIN | 02/03/1993 | ||
| MOOSE FARMING & GAME FARMING | SENATOR MILLER |
FAILED (H) | 05/09/1994 | ||
| REGISTRATION/EQUIPMENT OF CUSTOM CARS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 93 | 04/30/1993 | ||
| YEAR-END CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| OFFENSES BY JUVENILE OFFENDERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 113 SLA 94 | 06/17/1994 | ||
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEES | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(H) RLS | 05/10/1994 | ||
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 93 | 05/27/1993 | ||
| CHARITABLE GAMING RESTRICTIONS | SENATOR PEARCE |
(H) FIN | 04/24/1993 | ||
| INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF GAME RESOURCES | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 94 | 04/12/1994 | ||
| OPENING THE DALTON HIGHWAY | SENATOR FRANK |
(H) FIN | 03/16/1994 | ||
| LOANS FOR IFQ'S | SENATOR ZHAROFF |
(S) RES | 02/05/1993 | ||
| END AEA & TRANSFER PROGRAMS/OK INTERTIES | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 93 | 05/13/1993 | ||
| EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY FOR REFERENCE INFO | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 93 | 05/07/1993 | ||
| APPROP: POWER PROGRAMS & INTERTIES | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 93 | 05/13/1993 | ||
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND | SENATOR JACKO |
(H) FIN | 04/14/1993 | ||
| LIMIT ADMINISTRATIVE LAND CLOSURES | SENATOR FRANK |
(S) RLS | 04/05/1993 | ||
| EXEMPT CAB DRIVERS FROM EMPLOYMENT LAWS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 93 | 05/07/1993 | ||
| PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BOARDS EXT. | SENATOR LEMAN |
RETURN TO (S) RLS | 04/28/1994 | ||
| INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA | SENATOR FRANK |
RETURN TO (H) RLS | 05/10/1994 | ||
| INSURANCE TAX CREDIT:GIFTS TO COLLEGES | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 94 | 05/05/1994 | ||
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPT'N/STUDENT HOUSING | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 94 | 05/25/1994 | ||
| POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY | SENATOR MILLER |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 94 | 05/23/1994 | ||
| INCREASED PENALTIES FOR JOYRIDING | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 01/26/1994 | ||
| ANTITRUST EXEMPTION FOR FISHERMEN | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(H) RLS | 05/10/1994 | ||
| STATE/PRIVATE/MUNI TIMBER OPERATION/SALE | SENATOR FRANK |
RETURN TO (H) RLS | 05/09/1994 | ||
| DRUG FREE RECREATION AND YOUTH CENTERS | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 94 | 06/03/1994 | ||
| FINGERPRINTING AND CRIME RECORDS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 94 | 05/24/1994 | ||
| VIDEOTAPE ALL INTERVIEWS OF ABUSED MINORS | SENATOR MILLER |
(S) HES | 02/14/1994 | ||
| TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 03/10/1993 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG | SENATOR ZHAROFF |
(S) FIN | 03/11/1993 | ||
| MAGNUSON FISHERY CONSRV & MGT ACT | SENATOR LITTLE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 04/05/1994 | ||
| THANK MEXICO FOR GRAY WHALE PROTECTION | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) JUD | 03/22/1994 | ||
| 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 | ||
| URGE CONGRESS TO AMEND OIL POLLUTION LAW | SENATOR PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 02/24/1994 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SUSPEND OXYGENATED FUELS PROGRAM | SENATOR DONLEY |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 05/23/1994 |