HOUSE
BRIAN PORTER
18th-22nd Legislature (1993 -2002)
Speaker of the House
District: 20
Party: Republican
1993-1998 Representative
1999-2002 Representative Speaker of the House
Date/Place of Birth:
5/2/38; Seattle, WA
Occupation:
Consultant, Security and Public Safety; Civil Investigation
Spouse:
Bette
Children:
Kelle, Kerry, Kory, six grandchildren
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage, 1951-present
Education:
Anchorage High School, 1952-56, Diploma; University of Alaska, Anchorage, 1966-70, AA Police Administration; Technical/Vocational: Northwestern University, Police Institute, 1970-71, Police Institute Diploma; National Executive Institute, Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy, 1981, Certificate
Military Service:
U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves, Military Police, Sergeant, 5 years service
Political and Government Positions:
Alaska House of Representatives, 1993-present; speaker of the House, 1999-00; House Majority Leader, 1997-98; Chairman, House Judiciary Committee, 1993-96; Member, various committees, 1993-present; Anchorage Municipal Assembly, 1989-92; Member and past Chairman, Alaska Police Standards Council, 1978-87
Business and Professional Positions:
President/General Manager, Alaska Security, Inc., 1989-91; Police Officer/Chief of Police, 1960-87
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Past Board Member, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce; Community Economic Development Corportation (CEDC); Anchorage Boys & Girls Club; Crisis, Inc.; Past Member, Anchorage Rotary Club
Special Interests:
Family, reading, music, golf, public service
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERSONS REQUIRED TO FILE SETTLEMENT INFO | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 99 | 05/06/1999 | ||
| TULSEQUAH CHIEF MINE | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
(H) RES | 03/19/1999 | ||
| JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MERGERS | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 05/26/1999 | ||
| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 03/07/2000 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 99 | 06/04/1999 | ||
| PREFERENTIAL VOTING | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(H) FIN | 04/01/1999 | ||
| MUNICIPAL TAX: LOW INCOME HOUSING | REPRESENTATIVES HALCRO, ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 79 SLA 00 | 05/24/2000 | ||
| ALASKA BID PREF FOR AK RAIL CORP. | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
(S) TRA | 04/27/1999 | ||
| NATIONAL BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/26/1999 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/06/1999 | ||
| NO FED. CLAIM ON STATE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 04/12/1999 | ||
| NATIONAL MUSEUM WOMEN'S HISTORY AK COUNCI | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 05/11/1999 | ||
| CONST AM: SESSION LIMIT/INTERIM COMMITTEE | REPRESENTATIVE HALCRO |
(H) STA | 05/12/1999 | ||
| VICTIMS' RIGHTS/PRISONER'S PFD | SENATOR HALFORD |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/08/2000 |