HOUSE
CON BUNDE
18th-26th Legislature (1993 -2010)
District: 18
Party: Republican
1993-2002 Representative
2003-2008 Senator
2009-2010 Senator Senate Minority Leader
Date/Place of Birth:
August 4, 1938
Mankato, Minnesota
Residency in Alaska:
Ketchikan: 1961 - 1962
Anchorage: 1968 - present
Occupation:
Retired University of Alaska, Anchorage Professor
Retired Commercial Pilot
Adult Children:
Joylene, Kurt
Education:
Mankato High School, Minnesota:
Graduated 1956
Central Washington University: 1962 - 1966
- B.S. Speech Pathology
Central Washington University: 1967 - 1970
- M.S. Speech and Hearing Pathology
Anchorage Community College: 1984
- UAA Professional Piloting
Military Service:
3 years service
U.S. Army, Specialist 4th Class
Alaska State Senate:
2003 - present
Chair, Labor & Commerce Committee: 2003 - present
Vice-Chair, Finance Committe: 2003 - present
Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee: 2003 - 2004
Finance Subcommittees
- Chair, Administration: 2003 - 2004
- Chair, Labor & Workforce Development: 2003 - present
- Chair, Law: 2003 - 2004
- Chair, Natural Resources: 2003 - present
- Fish & Game: 2005 - present
- University of Alaska: 2003 - 2004
Alaska State House of Representatives:
1993 - 2002
Chair, Special Committee on Education:
2001 - 2002
Chair, Health, Education & Social Services
Committee: 1997 - 1998
Co-Chair, Long Term Care Task Force: 1997 - 1998
Co-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services
Committee: 1993 - 1996
Vice-Chair, Finance Committee: 1999 - 2002
Vice-Chair, Judiciary Committee: 1997 - 1998
Vice-Chair, Rules Committee: 1995 - 1996
Legislative Budget & Audit Committee: 1995 - 2000
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: 1997 - 1998
Special Committee on Oil & Gas: 1997 - 1998
Judiciary Committee: 1995 - 1996
Community & Regional Affairs Committee:
1993 - 1994
Resources Committee: 1993 - 1994
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Fish & Game: 1999 - 2002
- Chair, Public Safety: 2001 - 2002
- Chair, Revenue: 1999 - 2000
- Natural Resources: 1999 - 2000
- Education: 1993-94, 1997-98
- Court System: 1995 - 1996
- Fish & Game: 1993 - 1998
- University of Alaska: 1993 - 1998
Other Political and Government Positions:
Alaska Board of Fish and Game South-central
Citizens Advisory Committee
Business and Professional Positions:
Professor, University of Alaska, Anchorage
- Speech Communication
Commercial Pilot for various companies: 1974 - 1997
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
National Rifle Association
Aircraft Owners & Pilots’ Association
Alaska Outdoor Council
Alaskan Bow Hunters Association
Alaska Airmen’s Association
National Conference of State Legislatures - Executive Committee Member
Commissioner/Former Vice-Chair, Education
Commission of the States
Awards and Recognitions:
University of Alaska, Anchorage Outstanding Educator of the Year: 1991
Award of Recognition from Alaskans for Tobacco Free Kids
Award of Recognition from Alaska Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind Council
Community Service Award from the Alaska Public Health Association
Special Interests:
Community Theater, Aviation, Hunting, Fishing, Dog Mushing, Master Instructor, Bow Hunter Education
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)
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)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO TAX | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
(H) RLS | 02/27/1997 | ||
MINOR IN POSSESSION OF TOBACCO | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
(H) JUD | 04/18/1997 | ||
ALASKA PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
(H) L&C | 02/25/1998 | ||
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA OPERATING BUDGET | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
(H) FIN | 04/27/1998 | ||
VOTER APPROVAL OF SERVICE AREA CHANGES | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
(H) CRA | 01/28/1998 | ||
CIVIL LIABILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 98 | 05/14/1998 | ||
RIGHT TO RENT MOTOR VEHICLES | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
(H) TRA | 02/11/1998 | ||
COUNCIL OF DEAF/HARD OF HEARING/DEAF/BLIN | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 03/20/1998 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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VICTIM/JUVENILE OFFENDER MEDIATION | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 98 | 06/17/1998 | ||
MARINE SAFETY TRAINING & EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 97 | 05/27/1997 | ||
HUNTING BY MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
(H) MLV | 01/13/1997 | ||
DEPT OF ENV. CONSERV./WATER/PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVES ROKEBERG, KELLY |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
CIVIL ACTIONS/ATTY FEES/INSURANCE | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 97 | 05/09/1997 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE & LICENSING | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
(H) FIN | 04/09/1997 | ||
TRUSTS & PROPERTY TRANSFERS IN TRUST | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 97 | 04/01/1997 | ||
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
(H) L&C | 03/14/1997 | ||
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(S) FIN | 05/08/1998 | ||
NORTH SLOPE NATURAL GAS PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 03/12/1997 | ||
MANAGEMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
(H) RLS | 05/01/1998 | ||
LEASES IN NATL PETROLEUM RESERVE | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 03/12/1997 | ||
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT BILL | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 65 | 05/08/1998 | ||
"NO FRILLS" PRISON ACT | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 97 | 05/29/1997 | ||
AK NAT'L GUARD YOUTH CORPS CHALLENGE PROG | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/12/1997 |