SENATE
RICHARD HALFORD
18th-22nd Legislature (1993 -2002)
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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AIRPORT/SHOOTING FACILITY NOISE LEVELS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 97 | 05/07/1997 | ||
SCHOOL DEBT REIMBURSEMENT | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 98 | 06/08/1998 | ||
PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) HES | 01/13/1997 | ||
DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MGMT AND ASSESSMENT | SENATORS HALFORD, GREEN |
(S) RES | 01/13/1997 | ||
TRUTH IN SENTENCING | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 97 | 05/15/1997 | ||
AG'S POWER TO WAIVE IMMUNITY | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) JUD | 02/10/1997 | ||
STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY: RS 2477 | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 98 | 05/05/1998 | ||
ANCSA CORPORATIONS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) STA | 05/05/1997 | ||
CIVIL COMMITMENT OF SEXUAL PREDATORS | SENATOR HALFORD |
3RD RDG,5/12 CAL(H) | 05/11/1998 | ||
CRIMES OF MURDER & CHILD MURDERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
3RD RDG,5/12 CAL(H) | 05/12/1998 | ||
OFFICE OF VICTIMS' ADVOCACY | SENATOR HALFORD |
(H) FIN | 05/10/1998 | ||
U.S. SENATE VACANCIES | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 98 | 05/08/1998 | ||
OPPOSE DEPT OF INTERIOR RS 2477 POLICY | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 04/18/1997 | ||
SUPPORT FEDERAL CONCEALED GUN LEGISLATION | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 05/21/1997 | ||
FED AUDIT OF NATIVE REGIONAL CORPORATIONS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) STA | 04/10/1997 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION ABOUT MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 97 | 06/04/1997 | ||
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEDURES | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 98 | 06/17/1998 | ||
RUNAWAY AND MISSING MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 97 | 04/10/1997 | ||
PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 97 | 05/02/1997 | ||
RIGHT TO ATTEND SCHOOL ON PART-TIME BASIS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 97 | 05/30/1997 | ||
ACTIONS FOR UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 98 | 10/21/1998 | ||
CRIMINAL RECORDS & OFFENDER REGISTRATION | REPRESENTATIVE RYAN |
CHAPTER 106 SLA 98 | 06/17/1998 | ||
COMM. FISH PERMIT/LIC. REVOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 98 | 06/18/1998 | ||
NAMING ATWOOD BLDG IN ANCHORAGE | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 98 | 03/06/1998 | ||
TUITION WAIVER FOR POLICE WIDOW/CHILD | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 98 | 05/20/1998 | ||
REDUCE ROYALTY ON COOK INLET OIL & GAS | REPRESENTATIVE HODGINS |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 98 | 05/07/1998 | ||
CIVIL LIABILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 98 | 05/14/1998 | ||
LEASES IN NATL PETROLEUM RESERVE | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 03/12/1997 | ||
SUPPORT FEDERAL BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 05/07/1997 | ||
ALASKA/RUSSIA MARITIME BOUNDARY | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
(H)AWAIT CONC/RECED | 05/07/1998 | ||
SUPPORT H.R. 2924 | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 61 | 05/08/1998 | ||
OPPOSE AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 62 | 05/08/1998 | ||
DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 84 | 06/01/1998 | ||
BRING BALTO BACK TO ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 75 | 06/01/1998 | ||
"NO FRILLS" PRISON ACT | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 97 | 05/29/1997 | ||
PARENTAL CONSENT BEFORE MINOR'S ABORTION | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 97 | 05/02/1997 | ||
AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 97 | 06/12/1997 | ||
DEADLY WEAPON OFFENSES BY JUVENILES | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 98 | 04/08/1998 | ||
ALASKA DAY OF PRAYER | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 97 | 04/23/1997 | ||
WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE GROUP | SENATOR MILLER |
(S) L&C | 02/17/1997 | ||
APPROP: TO PERMANENT FUND PRINCIPAL | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/22/1998 | ||
TAX EXEMPTIONS IN CHILD SUPPORT CASES | SENATOR DONLEY |
(H) JUD | 04/23/1998 | ||
USE OF NONLETHAL AND DEFENSIVE WEAPONS | SENATOR WARD |
(H) JUD | 04/03/1998 | ||
SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 03/12/1997 | ||
SUPPORTING USE OF FURBEARER RESOURCE | SENATOR WILKEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 05/21/1997 | ||
SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 54 | 03/20/1998 | ||
PRISONER RIGHTS LIMITED TO FEDERAL RIGHTS | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 59 | 05/08/1998 | ||
AK NAT'L GUARD YOUTH CORPS CHALLENGE PROG | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/12/1997 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | SENATOR PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/12/1997 | ||
ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) FIN | 04/28/1998 | ||
CONST AM: PERM. FUND INCOME & DIVIDEND | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) FIN | 04/07/1998 | ||
CONST AM: MINORS' ABORTIONS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) FIN | 03/24/1998 | ||
SWISS COMP OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS | SENATOR DONLEY |
SENATE RESOLVE 1 | 03/20/1998 |