HOUSE
RICHARD FOSTER
16th-26th Legislature (1989 -2010)
House 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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MINING ASSISTANCE & INCENTIVE CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) RES | 03/05/1997 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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DEPT OF ENV. CONSERV./WATER/PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVES ROKEBERG, KELLY |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
CITIES: PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
(S) FIN | 04/09/1997 | ||
WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE GROUP | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(S) RLS | 05/09/1998 | ||
ENVIRON. POLICY & CHANGE NAME OF D.E.C. | REPRESENTATIVE HODGINS |
(H) RES | 03/05/1997 | ||
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
(H) L&C | 03/14/1997 | ||
AHFC HOUSING FUNDS & PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
MINING EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
(H) FIN | 05/07/1997 | ||
TUITION WAIVER FOR POLICE WIDOW/CHILD | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 98 | 05/20/1998 | ||
ANNUL ALL ADMIN. REGS; REPEAL APA | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
(H) STA | 01/21/1998 | ||
JOINT COMMITTEE ON MILITARY BASES | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 98 | 05/14/1998 | ||
COMPUTERS FOR EACH STUDENT | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
(H) TEL | 02/06/1998 | ||
TRANSFER RAILROAD LAND TO WHITTIER | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
(H) FIN | 03/19/1998 | ||
DEFERRED MAINTENANCE TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 04/18/1997 | ||
REPEAL OF REGULATIONS BY LEGISLATURE | REPRESENTATIVES ROKEBERG, JAMES |
(S) RLS | 05/04/1998 | ||
OPPOSE DEPT. OF INTERIOR RS 2477 POLICY | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
(H) RLS | 02/21/1997 | ||
FAA "COMMUTER RULE" | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/11/1997 | ||
SUPPORT H.R. 2924 | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 61 | 05/08/1998 | ||
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT BILL | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 65 | 05/08/1998 | ||
BRING BALTO BACK TO ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 75 | 06/01/1998 | ||
NEW BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 98 | 04/06/1998 | ||
SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2001 | SENATOR MILLER |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 98 | 04/29/1998 | ||
ALASKA MILITARY BASES | SENATOR KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 04/18/1997 |