SENATE
ROBIN TAYLOR
14th-23rd Legislature (1985 -2004)
Senate Majority Leader
District: A
Party: Republican
1985-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Appointed to fill vacancy in Senate left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1991-1992 Senator Appointed to fill vacancy left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1993-2002 Senator
2003-2004 Senator Resigned midnight 9/14/03
Date/Place of Birth:
2/5/43; Sedro Woolley, WA
Occupation:
Attorney
Spouse:
Kaye Marie
Children:
Robin, Tracy Lynn
Residency in Alaska:
Ketchikan, 1961-77; Wrangell, 1977-present
Education:
College/University - University of Washington, 1961-65, B.A.
Post Graduate - Oregon College of Education, 1965-66, M.A.; Willamette University, 1966-69, J.D.
Political and Government Positions:
Assumed Senate seat vacated by Lloyd Jones on June 15, 1992; elected to State Senate, 1992. Elected to State House of Representatives in 1984, 1986, 1988, and 1990. District Court Judge, 1977-82; Vice-Mayor, City of Ketchikan, 1974-75; Member, Borough Assembly/City Council, Ketchikan, AK, 1973-76.
Business and Professional Positions:
Alaska Bar Association; American Judicature Society; President, Alaska Judges Conference, 1981-82; National Board of Directors, American Judicature Society, 1980-83
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Wrangell Elks Lodge, Petersburg Moose Lodge, National Rifle Association, Pioneers of Alaska
Special Interests:
Fishing, hunting, golf, gardening
Legislative Service:
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)(H)
- 17th (1991-1992)(S)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Legislative Service:
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)(H)
- 17th (1991-1992)(S)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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GAMING PROCEEDS TAX EXEMPTION | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) L&C | 01/13/1997 | ||
CIVIL ARBITRATION AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 03/13/1997 | ||
USE OF F&G FUND/COMMISSIONER'S POWERS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/09/1997 | ||
CRIMINAL TRANSMISSION OF HIV | SENATOR TAYLOR |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/19/1998 | ||
ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY | SENATOR TAYLOR |
RETURN TO (H) RLS | 05/11/1997 | ||
FERRY SYSTEM HEADQUARTERS IN KETCHIKAN | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) STA | 03/19/1997 | ||
ANATOMICAL GIFTS,LIVING WILLS & DNR ORDER | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 97 | 06/13/1997 | ||
MINOR CONSUMING ALCOHOL: PENALTY | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/03/1997 | ||
ADVISORY VOTE ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(H) FIN | 05/08/1997 | ||
ALASKA DAY OF PRAYER | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 97 | 04/23/1997 | ||
LEGIS. APPROVAL FOR STATE PROP. DISPOSALS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(H) FIN | 03/14/1997 | ||
STATE LAND LOTTERY PROGRAM | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 03/27/1998 | ||
DENTAL RADIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT | SENATOR TAYLOR BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 79 SLA 98 | 06/09/1998 | ||
REPAY GRADUATE EDUCATION AID | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/30/1997 | ||
DIVE FISHERY MANAGEMENT ASSN & ASSESSMENT | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RES | 04/11/1997 | ||
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF STATE VESSELS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 98 | 06/01/1998 | ||
PROHIBIT RECOVERY BY WRONGDOER | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) JUD | 05/09/1997 | ||
PHONICS CURRICULUM | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/09/1998 | ||
STATE LAND FOR MUNICIP. SPORT FACILITIES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RLS | 02/19/1998 | ||
RENAMING VET MEM BRIDGE IN KETCHIKAN | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 98 | 05/06/1998 | ||
MANAGEMENT OF HUNTING | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(H) FIN | 05/01/1998 | ||
APPROP: TO PERMANENT FUND PRINCIPAL | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/22/1998 | ||
LIV. WILLS/ANATOMICAL GIFTS/PATIENT CARE | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RLS | 03/25/1998 | ||
MANAGEMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 51 | 03/20/1998 | ||
NO ALASKA CHRISTMAS TREE FOR FED CAPITOL | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RLS | 03/11/1997 | ||
SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD WINTER GAMES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 05/21/1997 | ||
CONST AM: SUPERMAJORITY FOR TAX LEVIES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 02/19/1998 | ||
SUPPORT READING EXCELLENCE ACT | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(H) HES | 03/11/1998 |
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 | ||
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 | ||
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEDURES | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 98 | 06/17/1998 | ||
REAL ESTATE LICENSING | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 98 | 05/22/1998 | ||
RUNAWAY AND MISSING MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 97 | 04/10/1997 | ||
MINING: CREDITS/LEASES/REC. AREA | REPRESENTATIVES KELLY, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 97 | 05/30/1997 | ||
PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 97 | 05/02/1997 | ||
ROHYPNOL AS SCHEDULE IV-A DRUG | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 97 | 05/03/1997 | ||
MANAGEMENT OF STATE LAND AND RESOURCES | REPRESENTATIVE THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 97 | 06/20/1997 | ||
RIGHT TO ATTEND SCHOOL ON PART-TIME BASIS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 97 | 05/30/1997 | ||
SERVICE ANIMALS FOR PHYS/MENT. CHALLENGED | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 98 | 06/16/1998 | ||
QUALIFICATIONS OF STATE FORESTER | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
CHAPTER 113 SLA 98 | 06/19/1998 | ||
RESTRICT TOBACCO SALES | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 135 SLA 98 | 06/25/1998 | ||
DIVE FISHERY MANAGEMENT ASSN. & ASSESSMNT | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 97 | 06/20/1997 | ||
ACTIONS FOR UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 98 | 10/21/1998 | ||
PERS FOR VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
LOCAL OPTION BOUNDARIES FOR VILLAGES | REPRESENTATIVE KUBINA |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 97 | 06/13/1997 | ||
ABANDONED,WRECKED,OR JUNK VEHICLES | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 97 | 07/02/1997 | ||
AHFC HOUSING FUNDS & PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
EAST EGAN DRIVE IN VALDEZ | REPRESENTATIVE KUBINA |
CHAPTER 111 SLA 97 | 07/02/1997 | ||
CRIMINAL RECORDS & OFFENDER REGISTRATION | REPRESENTATIVE RYAN |
CHAPTER 106 SLA 98 | 06/17/1998 | ||
EXTEND COUNCIL ON DOM.VIOL. & SEX.ASSAULT | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
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 | ||
JOINT COMMITTEE ON MILITARY BASES | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 98 | 05/14/1998 | ||
FOREST RESOURCES | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
PASSED (S) ON RECON | 05/12/1998 | ||
REDUCE ROYALTY ON COOK INLET OIL & GAS | REPRESENTATIVE HODGINS |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 98 | 05/07/1998 | ||
DENTISTS ABILITY TO DO CPR | REPRESENTATIVE THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 98 | 05/14/1998 | ||
EXEMPT/DEFERRAL DETERIORATED PROPTY TAX | REPRESENTATIVE RYAN |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 98 | 06/03/1998 | ||
FLEEING OR EVADING A PEACE OFFICER | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 136 SLA 98 | 06/25/1998 | ||
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & MOBILITY AIDS | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
CHAPTER 102 SLA 98 | 06/16/1998 | ||
NORTH SLOPE NATURAL GAS PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 03/12/1997 | ||
ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 06/11/1997 | ||
80 YEAR ANNIV OF UNIV. ALASKA FAIRBANKS | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 06/11/1997 | ||
1998 INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE FIRST CONFERENC | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 03/20/1998 | ||
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 | ||
SALE OF LTD ENTRY PERMITS BY IRS | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 05/07/1997 | ||
FUNDING FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 57 | 04/08/1998 | ||
NAT'L FOREST ROAD-BUILDING MORATORIUM | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 50 | 03/20/1998 | ||
SUPPORT H.R. 2924 | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 61 | 05/08/1998 | ||
OPPOSE AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 62 | 05/08/1998 | ||
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT BILL | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 65 | 05/08/1998 | ||
YTTRIUM MINING | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 73 | 06/01/1998 | ||
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 | ||
ADAK AIRPORT | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 81 | 06/03/1998 | ||
"NO FRILLS" PRISON ACT | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 97 | 05/29/1997 | ||
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 | ||
INS:DISCLOSURES; DOMESTIC VIOL. VICTIMS | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 97 | 05/22/1997 | ||
REPEAL FED ENFORCEMENT DUTIES/F&G COMSNR | SENATOR SHARP |
(H) RLS | 04/24/1997 | ||
BOARD OF GAME QUALIFICATIONS | SENATOR SHARP |
(H) RLS | 04/09/1997 | ||
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 | ||
UNINCORP. COMMUNITY MATCHING GRANTS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(H) FIN | 05/09/1998 | ||
ALLOW BROADCASTING OF RAFFLES AND CLASSIC | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) STA | 01/13/1997 | ||
MANAGEMENT OF PARKS & RECREATIONAL AREAS | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 97 | 05/09/1997 | ||
PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 98 | 06/11/1998 | ||
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS, MATERIALS, AND WASTE | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 97 | 06/11/1997 | ||
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 97 | 05/11/1997 | ||
FISHERIES BUSINESS TAX CREDITS | SENATOR MACKIE |
(S) RES | 01/30/1997 | ||
TRUTH IN SENTENCING | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 97 | 05/15/1997 | ||
ROHYPNOL AS SCHEDULE IV-A DRUG | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) JUD | 02/24/1997 | ||
WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE GROUP | SENATOR MILLER |
(S) L&C | 02/17/1997 | ||
LICENSING OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | SENATOR MACKIE |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 98 | 05/22/1998 | ||
INFANT CARE CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 98 | 03/20/1998 | ||
RIP FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND MUNICIPALITY | SENATOR DUNCAN |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 97 | 06/20/1997 | ||
HOME SCHOOLING EDUCATION PROGRAM | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 97 | 06/04/1997 | ||
EXEMPT VOL. EMT/FIRE FGTR WAGE & HOUR LAW | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 97 | 05/08/1997 | ||
NEW BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 98 | 04/06/1998 | ||
AUTHORITY OF EMERGENCY MED TECHS | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 97 | 06/13/1997 | ||
AIDEA REVENUE BONDS FOR INTERTIES | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 97 | 07/02/1997 | ||
STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY: RS 2477 | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 98 | 05/05/1998 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOL ESTABLISHMENT & OPERATION | SENATOR WARD |
(S) FIN | 05/08/1997 | ||
REGULATING HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGS. | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 98 | 06/01/1998 | ||
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 | ||
FORFEIT GOOD TIME OF SOME SEX OFFENDERS | SENATOR WARD |
3RD RDG,5/12 CAL(H) | 05/11/1998 | ||
POLYGRAPHS FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS | SENATOR WARD |
3RD RDG,5/12 CAL(H) | 05/11/1998 | ||
MANAGEMENT OF GAME | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 98 | 06/06/1998 | ||
NAMING HERMAN LEIRER ROAD | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 98 | 04/09/1998 | ||
SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2001 | SENATOR MILLER |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 98 | 04/29/1998 | ||
AID FOR MUNICIPAL ROAD MAINTENANCE | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(H) FIN | 05/06/1998 | ||
MOOSE AS STATE MAMMAL | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 98 | 04/30/1998 | ||
REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES & HWYS | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 98 | 06/03/1998 | ||
TAX EXEMPTIONS IN CHILD SUPPORT CASES | SENATOR DONLEY |
(H) JUD | 04/23/1998 | ||
U.S. SENATE VACANCIES | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 98 | 05/08/1998 | ||
USE OF NONLETHAL AND DEFENSIVE WEAPONS | SENATOR WARD |
(H) JUD | 04/03/1998 | ||
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | SENATOR MILLER |
(S) FIN | 03/10/1998 | ||
SEX OFFENSES & OFEENDER REGISTRATION | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 98 | 06/10/1998 | ||
SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 03/12/1997 | ||
SUPPORTING USE OF FURBEARER RESOURCE | SENATOR WILKEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 05/21/1997 | ||
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 | ||
PRIMARY MFG OF PUBLICLY OWNED TIMBER | SENATOR TORGERSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 04/18/1997 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | SENATOR PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/12/1997 | ||
ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) FIN | 04/28/1998 | ||
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 | ||
REFORM THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 23 | 05/21/1997 | ||
MODIFY FED WETLANDS PROGRAM FOR AK NEEDS | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 05/07/1997 | ||
ALASKA MILITARY BASES | SENATOR KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 04/18/1997 | ||
SUPPORT ACCESS TO DENALI/WONDER LAKE | SENATOR WILKEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 05/21/1997 | ||
FED AUDIT OF NATIVE REGIONAL CORPORATIONS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) STA | 04/10/1997 | ||
SUPPORT AMERICAN FISHERIES ACT | SENATOR MACKIE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 56 | 04/08/1998 | ||
CONST AM: PARTICIPATION IN ABORTION | SENATOR MILLER |
FAILD(H) RECON NTCE | 05/11/1998 | ||
CONST AM: MINORS' ABORTIONS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) FIN | 03/24/1998 | ||
APOLOGY TO VILLAGE OF ANGOON | SENATOR MACKIE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 66 | 05/08/1998 | ||
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT FEE | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 80 | 06/01/1998 | ||
SWISS COMP OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS | SENATOR DONLEY |
SENATE RESOLVE 1 | 03/20/1998 |