SENATE
JOHN TORGERSON
19th-22nd Legislature (1995 -2002)
Senator John Torgerson
District: D
Party: Republican
District: D
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1995-2002 Senator
1995-2002 Senator
Date/Place of Birth:
10/21/47; Iowa City, IA
Occupation:
Self-Employed
Spouse:
Marjorie
Children:
Leila, Jolene, Marissa
Residency in Alaska:
Fairbanks, 1950-60; Seward, 1960-75; Kasilof, 1975-present
Education:
High School - G.E.D., U.S. Army, 1966
Military Service:
U.S. Army, (E-5), 3 years service
Political and Government Positions:
Former Member, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly; Former President, Alaska Municipal League and Kenai Peninsula Caucus; Western States Representative, National Association of Development Organizations
Business and Professional Positions:
Member/Past President, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce; Former Board Member, Alaska Chamber of Commerce
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Founding Board Member/Past President, Peninsula Winter Games; Member/Past President, Kenai Eagles; Member, Soldotna Elks, Kasilof Eagles, Seward American Legion, Pioneers of Alaska; Lifetime Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Special Interests:
Hiking, goldpanning
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONGEVITY BONUS SABBAT:PFD ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) STA | 01/13/1997 | ||
| UNINCORP. COMMUNITY MATCHING GRANTS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(H) FIN | 05/09/1998 | ||
| STATE AID TO MUNICIPALITIES & UNORG. BOR. | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 75 SLA 97 | 06/12/1997 | ||
| MANDATORY INCORP OF CERTAIN BOROUGHS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) CRA | 01/13/1997 | ||
| SUPPLEMENTAL MUNICIPAL LAND GRANT | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) CRA | 01/14/1997 | ||
| ALLOW BROADCASTING OF RAFFLES AND CLASSIC | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) STA | 01/13/1997 | ||
| DOT MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT SOLDOTNA | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 97 | 06/12/1997 | ||
| LEASE-PURCHASE SPRING CREEK CORRECTIONAL | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) FIN | 03/19/1997 | ||
| CHARITABLE GAMING SALMON AND RACE CLASSIC | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 97 | 05/27/1997 | ||
| AID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT/ E.M.T.S | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(H) CRA | 05/09/1997 | ||
| REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL ATTENDANCE AREAS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) FIN | 05/07/1997 | ||
| PUBLIC LIBRARIES | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) FIN | 04/04/1997 | ||
| ADMINISTRATIVE SPENDING LIMIT FOR SCHOOLS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) FIN | 05/08/1997 | ||
| NAMING HERMAN LEIRER ROAD | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 98 | 04/09/1998 | ||
| SECONDARY ROADS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(H) FIN | 05/02/1998 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CHILD ENDANGERMENT | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) JUD | 03/20/1998 | ||
| MUNICIPAL FEEDER VESSEL AUTHORITIES | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(H) FIN | 05/09/1998 | ||
| PRIMARY MFG OF PUBLICLY OWNED TIMBER | SENATOR TORGERSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 04/18/1997 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELEASE OF INFORMATION ABOUT MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 97 | 06/04/1997 | ||
| MARINE SAFETY TRAINING & EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 97 | 05/27/1997 | ||
| 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 | ||
| JOINT COMMITTEE ON MILITARY BASES | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 98 | 05/14/1998 | ||
| REDUCE ROYALTY ON COOK INLET OIL & GAS | REPRESENTATIVE HODGINS |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 98 | 05/07/1998 | ||
| NORTH SLOPE NATURAL GAS PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 03/12/1997 | ||
| 80 YEAR ANNIV OF UNIV. ALASKA FAIRBANKS | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 06/11/1997 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 84 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 98 | 06/11/1998 | ||
| FISHERIES BUSINESS TAX CREDITS | SENATOR MACKIE |
(S) RES | 01/30/1997 | ||
| TRUTH IN SENTENCING | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 97 | 05/15/1997 | ||
| 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 | ||
| STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY: RS 2477 | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 98 | 05/05/1998 | ||
| MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF STATE VESSELS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 98 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| U.S. SENATE VACANCIES | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 98 | 05/08/1998 | ||
| LONG-TERM CARE TASK FORCE | SENATOR SHARP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 76 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 54 | 03/20/1998 | ||
| 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 | ||
| FED AUDIT OF NATIVE REGIONAL CORPORATIONS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) STA | 04/10/1997 |