SENATE
RICK 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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CRIMES OF MURDER & CHILD MURDERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) FIN | 01/28/1999 | ||
CRIMES OF MURDER & CHILD MURDERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 99 | 06/04/1999 | ||
VICTIMS' RIGHTS/PRISONER'S PFD | SENATOR HALFORD |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/08/2000 | ||
DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MGMT AND ASSESSMENT | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RES | 01/19/1999 | ||
LAND OWNER IMMUNITY/RT-OF-WAY VACATION | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 99 | 07/09/1999 | ||
COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) FIN | 03/30/1999 | ||
FISHERY DATA; LAND REC'D BY STATE | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 99 | 06/10/1999 | ||
SNOWMACHINE USE IN DENALI NAT'L PARK | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/26/1999 | ||
CONST AM: PERM FUND CORP BD/PUB CORP BD. | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 54 | 05/31/2000 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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DRUGS: LISTED CHEMICALS/METHAMPHETAMINE | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 00 | 05/22/2000 | ||
CIGARETTES:SALES/EDUC & CESSAT'N PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 00 | 05/24/2000 | ||
EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR NAT'L GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 99 | 04/13/1999 | ||
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 00 | 05/24/2000 | ||
DRUGS WHERE MINORS ARE PRESENT | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CONF COM APPTD H&S | 05/01/2000 | ||
TAX OBLIGATION LOAN PROGRAM FOR FISHERS | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
CHAPTER 127 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY AND SAFETY PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 114 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
CHILDREN WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 00 | 05/22/2000 | ||
CRIMINAL SENTENCING AND RESTITUTION | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 00 | 06/01/2000 | ||
CONTINUANCES OF CINA HEARINGS | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR OFFENDERS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 31 | 03/07/2000 | ||
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 03/07/2000 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/06/1999 | ||
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION REPORT | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 05/26/1999 | ||
EXCLUDE AK NATL FORESTS FROM ROADLESS POL | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 04/14/2000 | ||
APPROP: EARNINGS RESERVE TO PERM FUND | SENATOR WARD |
(S) STA | 01/25/1999 | ||
EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR NAT'L GUARD | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
(S) RLS | 02/17/1999 | ||
LIABILITY RELATING TO FIREARMS | SENATOR KELLY PETE |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 99 | 05/11/1999 | ||
SCHOOL GRADE LEVELS | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
(S) FIN | 03/30/1999 | ||
WELL REGULATORY COST CHARGE/CONS. TAX | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 99 | 06/01/1999 | ||
NAMING AK NATIVE VETERANS' HONOR BRIDGE | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 00 | 04/28/2000 | ||
MANDATORY 99-YEAR TERM OF IMPRISONMENT | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MERGERS | SENATOR PEARCE |
(S) RES | 05/07/1999 | ||
DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
(S) JUD | 02/03/1999 | ||
VOLUNTARY SCHOOL PRAYER | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 06/22/1999 | ||
CONST AM: APPROPRIATION LIMIT | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S) FIN | 01/24/2000 | ||
SUBSISTENCE FOR URBAN AK NATIVES | SENATOR WARD |
(H) RES | 04/19/2000 | ||
CONST AM: PERM FUND INCOME DISTRIBUTION | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) FIN | 01/31/2000 | ||
SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
SENATE RESOLVE 1 | 03/26/1999 | ||
CLIFF GROH GALLERY | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 04/12/1999 |