HOUSE
ALAN AUSTERMAN
19th-28th Legislature (1995 -2014)
District: 6
Party: Republican
1995-2000 Representative
2001-2002 Senator
2003-2004 Senator Resigned February 10, 2003
2009-2010 Representative Majority Whip
2011-2012 Representative House Majority Leader
2013-2014 Representative
Date/Place of Birth:
May 23, 1943
Everett, Washington
Residency in Alaska:
Kodiak: 1943 - present
Occupation:
Commercial fisherman (crab, salmon, halibut and shrimp)
Small Business Owner & Operator
Family:
Wife: Ginny
Children: Carol, Dawn
Education:
Kodiak High School: Graduated 1961
Military:
7 years service
Alaska National Guard, Sergeant (E-5)
Alaska State House of Representatives:
1995 - 2000, 2009 - present
Community & Regional Affairs: 1995 - 1996, 2011 - present
Co-Chair: 1995 - 1996
Fisheries: 1995 - 1998, 2011 - present
Chair: 1995 - 1998
Legislative Council: 2011 - present
Military & Veterans' Affairs: 2011 - present
Rules: 2011 - present
Finance: 1999 - 2000, 2009 - 2010
Administrative Regulation Review: 1997 - 1998
World Trade & State/Federal Relations:
Vice-Chair: 1997 - 1998
Economic Development: 1997 - 1998
Electric Utility Restructuring: 1997 - 1998
International Trade/Tourism:
Vice-Chair: 1995 - 1996
Resources Committee: 1995 - 1996
Finance Subcommittees
- Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2011 - present
- Fish & Game: 2011 - present
- Governor: 2011 - present
- Legislature: 2011 - present
- University of Alaska: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Environmental Conservation: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Fiscal Policy: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Community & Economic Development: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Community & Regional Affairs: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Labor & Workforce Development: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, University of Alaska: 1999 - 2000
- Community & Regional Affairs: 1997 - 1998
- Public Safety: 1995 - 1998
- Administration: 1995 - 1996
Other Political and Government Positions:
Fisheries Policy Advisor, Governor of Alaska: 2003 - 2008
Kodiak Island Borough Assembly, 1985 - 1990, 1992 - 1994
Kodiak Island Borough Parks & Recreation
City of Kodiak Personnel Board
Kodiak Island Transportation Committee
Kodiak Island School Budget Review Committee
Kodiak Community College Advisory Board
Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board.
Business and Professional Positions:
Executive Director, Kodiak Island Convention & Visitors Bureau: 1993 - 1994
Owner, Austerman's Office Supply: 1979 - 1994
Police Officer, City of Kodiak
Commercial Fisherman
Union Longshoreman
Sporting Goods Store Manager
Hunting and Fishing Lodge Owner: 1985 - 1990
Printing Shop Owner: 1975 - 1988
Newspaper Owner, Kadiak Times: 1976 - 1983
Special Interests:
Hunting, Fishing, Photography, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
President/Board Member, Kodiak Jaycees
City of Kodiak Personnel Board
President, Kodiak Chamber of Commerce
Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board
Commissioner, North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission
North Pacific and Bering Sea Fisheries Advisory Board
US/Russia Intergovernmental Consultative Committee on Fisheries
Ex-officio Member, Alaska Aerospace Development Corp. Board of Directors
Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force
Council of State Governments West (CSG West) Energy & Environment Committee
Ex-officio Member, Fishery Industrial Technology Center (FITC) Policy Center in Kodiak
Co-Founder, Kodiak Rodeo Association
Chair, Ducks Unlimited
Co-Founder, Kodiak Alaska State Parks Advisory Committee
Elks Lodge
National Rifle Association
Pioneers of Alaska
Kodiak Island Sportsmen Association
Rotary
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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MARINE SAFETY TRAINING & EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 97 | 05/27/1997 | ||
SPORT FISHING OPERATORS & GUIDES | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) RES | 05/01/1997 | ||
BOARD OF FISH VOTING ETHICS | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) FSH | 01/13/1997 | ||
EXTEND REG. ECONOMIC ASST PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 97 | 06/13/1997 | ||
SHUYAK ISLAND STATE PARK | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) FIN | 02/21/1997 | ||
SCALLOP FISHERY/ VESSEL MORATORIUM | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 97 | 06/20/1997 | ||
REVOKE MINOR'S DRIVER'S LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) TRA | 03/06/1997 | ||
ALASKA AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT CORP. BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 97 | 07/02/1997 | ||
ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) L&C | 05/11/1997 | ||
UTILIZATION OF GROUNDFISH | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 98 | 05/01/1998 | ||
REPORTS: FISH TAX & SALMON PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 98 | 05/18/1998 | ||
LOCAL OPTION FOR WINERY LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 121 SLA 98 | 06/22/1998 | ||
REQUIRING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) HES | 02/18/1998 | ||
CONST AM: PERM. FUND INCOME & DIVIDEND | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) JUD | 03/17/1997 | ||
ALLOCATION OF POLLOCK AND PACIFIC COD | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) RLS | 03/20/1998 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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RIGHT TO ATTEND SCHOOL ON PART-TIME BASIS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 97 | 05/30/1997 | ||
RESTRICT TOBACCO SALES | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 135 SLA 98 | 06/25/1998 | ||
NEW BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE SANDERS |
(H) FIN | 04/18/1997 | ||
SUBSISTENCE HUNTING AND FISHING | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
(H) RES | 04/18/1997 | ||
CHILD CUSTODY AND SUPPORT | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
(H) HES | 01/12/1998 | ||
AUDIT OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY | REPRESENTATIVE HODGINS |
(H) HES | 03/18/1998 | ||
DEPT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
(H) RLS | 04/29/1998 | ||
NORTH SLOPE NATURAL GAS PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 03/12/1997 | ||
80 YEAR ANNIV OF UNIV. ALASKA FAIRBANKS | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 06/11/1997 | ||
REQUESTING CONGRESS TO AMEND ANILCA | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
(H) RLS | 05/05/1997 | ||
ALASKA/RUSSIA MARITIME BOUNDARY | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
(H)AWAIT CONC/RECED | 05/07/1998 | ||
FUNDING FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 57 | 04/08/1998 | ||
SUPPORT AMERICAN FISHERIES ACT | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
(H) RLS | 02/18/1998 | ||
NAT'L FOREST ROAD-BUILDING MORATORIUM | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 50 | 03/20/1998 | ||
OPPOSE AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 62 | 05/08/1998 | ||
AMEND US CONSTIT. TO LIMIT FED. COURTS | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 72 | 06/01/1998 | ||
DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 84 | 06/01/1998 | ||
PRISONER RIGHTS LIMITED TO FEDERAL RIGHTS | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 59 | 05/08/1998 | ||
SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD WINTER GAMES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 05/21/1997 |