SENATE
ALAN AUSTERMAN
19th-28th Legislature (1995 -2014)
District: C
Party: Republican
1995-2000 Representative
2001-2002 Senator
2003-2004 Senator Resigned February 10, 2003
2009-2010 Representative Majority Whip
2011-2012 Representative House Majority Leader
2013-2014 Representative
Date/Place of Birth:
May 23, 1943
Everett, Washington
Residency in Alaska:
Kodiak: 1943 - present
Occupation:
Commercial fisherman (crab, salmon, halibut and shrimp)
Small Business Owner & Operator
Family:
Wife: Ginny
Children: Carol, Dawn
Education:
Kodiak High School: Graduated 1961
Military:
7 years service
Alaska National Guard, Sergeant (E-5)
Alaska State House of Representatives:
1995 - 2000, 2009 - present
Community & Regional Affairs: 1995 - 1996, 2011 - present
Co-Chair: 1995 - 1996
Fisheries: 1995 - 1998, 2011 - present
Chair: 1995 - 1998
Legislative Council: 2011 - present
Military & Veterans' Affairs: 2011 - present
Rules: 2011 - present
Finance: 1999 - 2000, 2009 - 2010
Administrative Regulation Review: 1997 - 1998
World Trade & State/Federal Relations:
Vice-Chair: 1997 - 1998
Economic Development: 1997 - 1998
Electric Utility Restructuring: 1997 - 1998
International Trade/Tourism:
Vice-Chair: 1995 - 1996
Resources Committee: 1995 - 1996
Finance Subcommittees
- Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2011 - present
- Fish & Game: 2011 - present
- Governor: 2011 - present
- Legislature: 2011 - present
- University of Alaska: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Environmental Conservation: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Fiscal Policy: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Community & Economic Development: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Community & Regional Affairs: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Labor & Workforce Development: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, University of Alaska: 1999 - 2000
- Community & Regional Affairs: 1997 - 1998
- Public Safety: 1995 - 1998
- Administration: 1995 - 1996
Other Political and Government Positions:
Fisheries Policy Advisor, Governor of Alaska: 2003 - 2008
Kodiak Island Borough Assembly, 1985 - 1990, 1992 - 1994
Kodiak Island Borough Parks & Recreation
City of Kodiak Personnel Board
Kodiak Island Transportation Committee
Kodiak Island School Budget Review Committee
Kodiak Community College Advisory Board
Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board.
Business and Professional Positions:
Executive Director, Kodiak Island Convention & Visitors Bureau: 1993 - 1994
Owner, Austerman's Office Supply: 1979 - 1994
Police Officer, City of Kodiak
Commercial Fisherman
Union Longshoreman
Sporting Goods Store Manager
Hunting and Fishing Lodge Owner: 1985 - 1990
Printing Shop Owner: 1975 - 1988
Newspaper Owner, Kadiak Times: 1976 - 1983
Special Interests:
Hunting, Fishing, Photography, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
President/Board Member, Kodiak Jaycees
City of Kodiak Personnel Board
President, Kodiak Chamber of Commerce
Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board
Commissioner, North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission
North Pacific and Bering Sea Fisheries Advisory Board
US/Russia Intergovernmental Consultative Committee on Fisheries
Ex-officio Member, Alaska Aerospace Development Corp. Board of Directors
Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force
Council of State Governments West (CSG West) Energy & Environment Committee
Ex-officio Member, Fishery Industrial Technology Center (FITC) Policy Center in Kodiak
Co-Founder, Kodiak Rodeo Association
Chair, Ducks Unlimited
Co-Founder, Kodiak Alaska State Parks Advisory Committee
Elks Lodge
National Rifle Association
Pioneers of Alaska
Kodiak Island Sportsmen Association
Rotary
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
(S) HES | 01/30/2001 | ||
| FRED ZHAROFF MEMORIAL BRIDGE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 01 | 04/10/2001 | ||
| EDUCATION TAX ON EMPLOYMENT | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/17/2001 | ||
| REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORG TAX CREDIT | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
(S) CRA | 04/24/2001 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
(S) JUD | 01/18/2002 | ||
| DEFINITIONS OF FISHERIES BUSINESSES | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
(S) RLS | 04/09/2002 | ||
| JOINT LEGIS SALMON INDUSTRY TASK FORCE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 53 | 05/03/2002 | ||
| US COAST GUARD FUNDING | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 04/23/2001 | ||
| CHILEAN FARMED SALMON | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT : TAX CAP | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
(S) FIN | 03/27/2002 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPOSITS TO THE PERMANENT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
(S) RES | 04/25/2001 | ||
| HUNT/FISH LICENSE: NO SS# OR OATHS REQ'D | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
| CIVIL LIABILITY AND LIVESTOCK | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 04/24/2001 | ||
| MOTOR VEH.LIC.PLATES: NATL GUARD/ANTIQUE | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
| THERAPEUTIC COURTS/ SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| AQUATIC FARMS FOR SHELLFISH | REPRESENTATIVE SCALZI |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 02 | 05/08/2002 | ||
| DISABLED VETERANS LICENSE PLATES | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 02 | 05/29/2002 | ||
| INHALANTS AND POISONS AWARENESS WEEKS | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 03/27/2001 | ||
| SEPT 11 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE | REPRESENTATIVE STEVENS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 04/17/2002 | ||
| DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 59 | 06/19/2002 | ||
| ALASKA AIRLINES 70TH ANNIVERSARY | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 46 | 04/12/2002 | ||
| SALMON LABELING | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 60 | 05/17/2002 | ||
| TAKE A CHILD HUNTING SEASON | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF RADIO ANTENNAS | SENATOR TAYLOR BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 01 | 04/27/2001 | ||
| APPROP: SPECIAL OLYMPICS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RLS | 02/15/2001 | ||
| PUBLIC UTILITY JOINT ACTION AGENCIES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 01 | 03/27/2001 | ||
| OFFICE OF CITIZENSHIP ASSISTANCE | SENATOR KELLY |
(S) STA | 02/14/2001 | ||
| ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/27/2001 | ||
| SMALL WATER-POWER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 02 | 06/28/2002 | ||
| REGIONAL & VILLAGE PUB.SAFETY OFFICERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 01 | 07/10/2001 | ||
| NO GAS PIPELINE OVER BEAUFORT SEA | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 01 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| INSURANCE POOLING BY AIR CARRIERS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FLD CONCUR(H)AM | 05/15/2002 | ||
| STATEWIDE SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| CHIROPRACTORS: SUNSET/LICENSING | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 02 | 06/06/2002 | ||
| FISHERY ENHANCEMENT LOANS | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 02 | 05/18/2002 | ||
| MARINE AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | SENATOR WARD |
(S) FIN | 05/09/2002 | ||
| LICENSING:DISCLOSURE OF MINORS' RECORDS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 02 | 06/19/2002 | ||
| NO LEGIS APPROVAL OF AEROSPACE PROJECT | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) JUD | 02/27/2002 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE & REPAIRS | SENATOR COWDERY |
(S) L&C | 03/01/2002 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2002 | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 42 | 04/17/2002 | ||
| VOTING SITES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 03/27/2001 | ||
| NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/27/2001 | ||
| ELIMINATE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 03/27/2001 | ||
| FEDERAL GUN POLICIES | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| CONDEMN HATE CRIMES;REQUEST INVESTIGATION | SENATOR LINCOLN |
(S) STA | 03/12/2001 | ||
| CONST AM: APPROPRIATION/SPENDING LIMIT | SENATOR DONLEY |
(H) FIN | 02/08/2002 | ||
| CONST. AM:MARINE/RAIL TRANSPORTATION FUND | SENATOR WARD |
(S) FIN | 05/09/2002 | ||
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESOLUTION | SENATOR GREEN |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 07/17/2002 |