SENATE
LYMAN HOFFMAN
15th-34th Legislature (1987 -2026)
Email: [email protected]
District: T
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 866-465-4453
State Capitol Room 518
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-4453
Interim Contact
PO Box 886
Bethel AK, 99559
Phone: 907-465-4453
Fax: 907-465-4523
1987-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Senator
1993-1994 Representative
1995-2018 Senator
2019-2020 Senator Majority Leader Effective 7/9
2021-2024 Senator
2025-2026 Senator
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Date
and Place of Birth:
February 13, 1950
Bethel, AK
Occupation:
Businessman, Fisherman
Spouse:
Lillian
Children:
Trina, Douglas
Grandchildren:
Madilyn, Karis
Education:
High School - Bethel High School, 1964-68
College - University of Alaska, 1968-72, 1973-74, Business
Administration
Political and Government Positions:
State
Representative,
1986-90 &1993-94, State Senator, 1991-92 &
1995-present; Member,
Finance, 1991-92; Co-Chair, Finance, 1989-
90; City Manager, Bethel,
1977-85
Business and Professional Positions:
Deputy
Director, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Former Owner,
North Star Gas; Owner, Bethel Drilling & Welding
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
Former Chair, Board of
Directors, Bethel Prematernal Home; Former Board Member,
Bethel
Native Corporation; Former Planning Commissioner, City of
Bethel; Former Board Member, Bethel Family Clinic; Finance
Committee Member of Orutsararmiut Native Council; Member,
Lower Kuskokwim Development Corporation
Special Interests:
Hunting, fishing, boating, Alaska History
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 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)
- 15th (1987-1988)
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 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)
- 15th (1987-1988)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONST AM: SUBSISTENCE PREFERENCE | SENATORS ADAMS, HOFFMAN |
(S) RES | 01/13/1997 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARINE SAFETY TRAINING & EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 97 | 05/27/1997 | ||
| PERS FOR VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
| AHFC HOUSING FUNDS & PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
| COMM. FISH PERMIT/LIC. REVOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 98 | 06/18/1998 | ||
| EXTEND COUNCIL ON DOM.VIOL. & SEX.ASSAULT | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
| SALE OF LTD ENTRY PERMITS BY IRS | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 05/07/1997 | ||
| FAA "COMMUTER RULE" | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/11/1997 | ||
| SUPPORT H.R. 2924 | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 61 | 05/08/1998 | ||
| ADAK AIRPORT | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 81 | 06/03/1998 | ||
| FISHERIES BUSINESS TAX CREDITS | SENATOR MACKIE |
(S) RES | 01/30/1997 | ||
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2001 | SENATOR MILLER |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 98 | 04/29/1998 | ||
| POSSESSION OF FIREARMS | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 01/30/1998 | ||
| SUPPORTING USE OF FURBEARER RESOURCE | SENATOR WILKEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| LONG-TERM CARE TASK FORCE | SENATOR SHARP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 76 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 54 | 03/20/1998 | ||
| KIDS VOTING ALASKA PROGRAMS | SENATOR MILLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 67 | 05/08/1998 | ||
| AK NAT'L GUARD YOUTH CORPS CHALLENGE PROG | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/12/1997 | ||
| FISHERIES MANAGEMENT FEE | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 80 | 06/01/1998 |
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 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)
- 15th (1987-1988)