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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE OF NATURAL GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVES PORTER, MULDER |
(H) O&G | 01/08/2001 | ||
| THERAPEUTIC COURTS/ SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| STATEWIDE SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
(H) FIN | 04/25/2001 | ||
| FED/STATE NAVIGABLE WATERS COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
(H) FIN | 04/25/2002 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKA HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(S) HES | 02/20/2002 | ||
| SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
(S) FIN | 05/10/2002 | ||
| TELEMARKETERS PHONE LISTS/REGISTRATION | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) JUD | 04/25/2002 | ||
| FRED ZHAROFF MEMORIAL BRIDGE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 01 | 04/10/2001 | ||
| STATEWIDE SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| OPPOSE CANADIAN FEE TO TRANSPORT FIREARMS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 04/27/2001 |