HOUSE
RICHARD FOSTER
16th-26th Legislature (1989 -2010)
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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KAWERAK INC AS REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 99 | 05/06/1999 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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REGULATION OF ESCROW ACCOUNTS | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 99 | 05/27/1999 | ||
INVESTIGATIONS BY MUNICIPAL ASSESSOR | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 99 | 03/26/1999 | ||
TRADITIONAL ACCESS FOR HUNTING/FISHING | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
(H) RES | 01/22/1999 | ||
JOINT ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE | REPRESENTATIVE MURKOWSKI |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 99 | 04/12/1999 | ||
EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR NAT'L GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 99 | 04/13/1999 | ||
RURAL ASSISTANCE HOUSING LOANS | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
(S) FIN | 03/25/1999 | ||
CORPORATE PUBLIC UTILITY REINSTATEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 99 | 06/02/1999 | ||
NATIONAL YOUTH CORPS FUNDING & TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
(H) MLV | 02/26/1999 | ||
PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCES | REPRESENTATIVE SANDERS |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 99 | 06/23/1999 | ||
NO SOC SEC. # REQ'D ON HUNT/FISH LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 04/26/2000 | ||
INTENSIVE FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) FIN | 04/17/2000 | ||
DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(S) STA | 03/17/1999 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/06/1999 | ||
CONST. AM: ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
(H) JUD | 03/17/1999 | ||
FEDERAL INCOME TAX MARRIAGE PENALTY | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 05/26/1999 | ||
MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENT/CLOSURE ACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 04/12/1999 | ||
AK NATIVE ON PACIFIC SALMON COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
(H) FSH | 02/26/1999 | ||
ALASKA-CANADA RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(H) TRA | 03/01/2000 | ||
CONFIRM BOARD OF CERTAIN PUBLIC CORPS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 04/15/2000 | ||
CONST. AM: PROHIBIT WILDLIFE INITIATIVES | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 05/24/2000 |