SENATE
LYDA GREEN
19th-25th Legislature (1995 -2008)
District: N
Party: Republican
1995-2006 Senator
2007-2008 Senator Senate President
Date/Place of Birth:
October 16, 1938
Livingston, Texas
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage: 1962 - 1966, 1968 - 1984
Wasilla: 1984 - present
Occupation:
Former Business Owner and Educator
Spouse:
Husband - Curtis, since 1961
Children:
Children - Shelton, Bradley, Kristie Leaf
Grandchildren - Kelsie, Connor, Caleb, Noah, Daniel, Torri, Meijan, and Jiabao
Education:
Brazosport High School; Freeport, Texas: 1952 - 1956
Sam Houston State University; Huntsville, Texas: 1956 - 1959
University of Alaska Anchorage: 1986 - 1988
- Slingerland Language Arts Certification
Alaska State Senate:
1995 - present
Co-Chair, Finance Committee: 2003 - present
Chair, Health, Education & Social Services
Committee: 1995 - 1996, 2001 - 2002
Chair, State Affairs Committee: 1997 - 1998
Vice-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services
Committee: 2003 - 2004
Vice-Chair, State Affairs Committee: 1999 - 2000
Vice-Chair, Resources Committee: 1997 - 1998
Vice-Chair, Judiciary Committee: 1995 - 1996
Administrative Regulation Review Joint Committee:
2001 - 2004
Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee:
2003 - present
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics:
2003 - 2004
State/Federal Research & Development Committee:
2001 - 2004
Health, Education & Social Services Committee:
1997 - 1998, 2003 - present
Finance Committee: 1999 - 2002
Resources Committee: 1999 - 2000
Legislative Council Joint Committee: 1997 - 1998
Transportation Committee: 1995 - 1998
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Community & Economic Development:
1999 - 2000
- Chair, Corrections: 2003 - present
- Chair, Court System: 2003 - present
- Chair, Governor's Office: 2003 - 2004
- Chair, Health & Social Services: 2001 - present
- Chair, Labor: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Legislature: 2003 - 2004
- Chair, Transportation and Public
Facilities: 2005 - present
- Vice-Chair, Public Safety: 2001 - 2002
- Administration: 1997 - 2000
- Court System: 1995 - 1996
- Education: 1995 - 1996
- Labor: 1997 - 1998
- Natural Resources: 1997 - 1998
- University of Alaska: 2001 - present
Matanuska Susitna Caucus: 1995 - 2000
Political and Government Positions:
Matanuska-Susitna Caucus: 1999 - 2000
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute: 1997
Energy Council: 1997
Legislative Management: 1997
Reapportionment Task Force: 1997
Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special
Education: 1991 - 1994
Department of Education Special Education
Regulations Task Force: 1993 - 1994
Business and Professional Positions:
Former Owner, The Study (education/tutorial)
Adjunct Instructor, Mat-Su Community College:
1991 - 1993
Instructor's Assistant, UAA: 1991
Co-Owner, Anchorage Racquet Club: 1978 - 1988
Teacher, West High School: 1963 - 1964
Administrative Assistant, Pan American Petroleum
(AMOCO): 1962-63, 1964-65
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Active in Palmer First Baptist Church
Former PTA/PTO school volunteer
Former Member and President, Mt. McKinley
Lioness Club
Former Chair, Miners and Trappers Ball
Life Member - National Rifle Assocation
Wasilla Sunrise Rotary
Palmer Lion's Club
Special Interests:
Family, Reading, Bridge, Piano, Traveling, Tennis
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 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 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
TRS CREDIT FOR EMPLOYMENT AS NONCERT NURS | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) HES | 01/18/2001 | ||
FARM OPERATIONS:DISCLOSURE /NUISANCES | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 01 | 05/09/2001 | ||
WILDFIRES AND NATURAL DISASTERS | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) RES | 04/09/2002 | ||
CONTROL OF NUISANCE WILD ANIMALS | SENATOR GREEN |
(H) RES | 05/11/2002 | ||
SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF HAIRDRESSING | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 133 SLA 02 | 07/05/2002 | ||
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EXPANSION | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) FIN | 04/22/2002 | ||
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ASS'N | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) HES | 01/16/2002 | ||
LAND EXCHANGES: GOLD CORD DEVELOPMENT | SENATOR GREEN BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 02 | 05/18/2002 | ||
CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) FIN | 03/18/2002 | ||
MUNICIPAL BOND REIMBURSEMENT | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) FIN | 03/18/2002 | ||
AVALANCHE AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/07/2001 | ||
AVALANCHE AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GREEN |
(H) STA | 05/09/2002 | ||
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESOLUTION | SENATOR GREEN |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 07/17/2002 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HUNT/FISH LICENSE: NO SS# OR OATHS REQ'D | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
SOCIAL SECURITY # & DRIVER'S LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
CIVIL LIABILITY AND LIVESTOCK | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 04/24/2001 | ||
GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS REGARDING CINA | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
INHALANTS AND POISONS AWARENESS WEEKS | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 03/27/2001 | ||
ROADLESS POLICY | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/09/2001 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 02/28/2001 | ||
MUNICIPALITIES:INCORP/PROPERTY VALUATION | SENATOR WILKEN |
(H) CRA | 04/12/2001 | ||
NO SOC SEC. # REQ'D ON HUNT/FISH LICENSE | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) RLS | 01/25/2001 | ||
TAKE A CHILD HUNTING SEASON | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
RIGHT-OF-WAY LEASING ACT | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 01 | 04/27/2001 | ||
FRED ZHAROFF MEMORIAL BRIDGE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 01 | 04/10/2001 | ||
SOCIAL SECURITY # & DRIVER'S LICENSES | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) RLS | 03/13/2001 | ||
VICTIMS' RIGHTS/ PRISONER'S PFD | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 01 | 07/05/2001 | ||
NO GAS PIPELINE OVER BEAUFORT SEA | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 01 | 05/16/2001 | ||
STATEWIDE SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
ALASKA TARTAN DAY | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 47 | 04/17/2002 | ||
VOTING SITES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 03/27/2001 | ||
CONST AM: PERM FUND INCOME DISTRIBUTION | SENATOR WARD |
(S) FIN | 04/24/2001 | ||
ELIMINATE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 03/27/2001 | ||
OPPOSE CANADIAN FEE TO TRANSPORT FIREARMS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 04/27/2001 | ||
FEDERAL GUN POLICIES | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 07/07/2001 |