HOUSE
JIM WHITAKER
21st-23rd Legislature (1999 -2004)
Representative Jim Whitaker
District: 31
Party: Republican
District: 31
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1999-2002 Representative
2003-2004 Representative Resigned 10/27/03
1999-2002 Representative
2003-2004 Representative Resigned 10/27/03
Date/Place of Birth:
9/30/50; Bremerton, WA
Occupation:
Small Business Owner
Spouse:
Patricia (Jinx)
Children:
Victoria, Christine, Jennifer, Wendy
Residency in Alaska:
Fairbanks; 1987-present, 1974, 1965
Girdwood; 1964
Palmer; 1959
Education:
High School - Indiana, Pennsylvania, 1968, diploma
College/University - University of Oregon, 1973, B.S. Journalism
Political and Government Positions:
Fairbanks City Council, 1995-98
Business and Professional Positions:
Small Business Owner since 1976
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Founding Member: Volunteers in Policing; Board Member: Festival Fairbanks; Former Board Member: Yukon Quest
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL PROJ/DISTRIB. OF PERM FUND INC | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
(H) FIN | 04/17/2001 | ||
| BOROUGH REVENUES FOR TOURISM MARKETING | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 01 | 04/23/2001 | ||
| SR CIT./DISABLED VET. PROP TAX EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 01 | 05/09/2001 | ||
| WILLIAM WOOD FAIRBANKS INTERN'TL AIRPORT | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 03/16/2001 | ||
| VANDALISM OF CEMETERIES & GRAVES | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| NATURAL GAS PIPELINE INCENTIVE/GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 05/02/2002 | ||
| MUNICIPAL MERGER AND CONSOLIDATION | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 07/05/2002 | ||
| ALASKA GAS CORPORATION | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
(S) RES | 04/23/2002 | ||
| STATE SALES TAX | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
FAILED (S) | 05/15/2002 | ||
| PERM. FUND INCOME/ DIVIDENDS/ FUNDS | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
(S) JUD | 05/03/2002 | ||
| OIL/GAS TAXES AND LEASES | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
(H) O&G | 01/14/2002 | ||
| NORTH SLOPE NATURAL GAS PIPELINE ROUTING | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
(S) RLS | 04/24/2001 | ||
| LONG-TERM STATE BUDGETARY/FISCAL REGIME | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
(H) FIN | 01/16/2002 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARM OPERATIONS:DISCLOSURE/NUISANCES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RES | 04/06/2001 | ||
| CHARTER SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| ALASKA HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(S) HES | 02/20/2002 | ||
| SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| RAIL AND UTILITY CORRIDOR TO CANADA | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(S) RES | 02/01/2002 | ||
| CHILDREN IN NEED OF AID: SERVICES & LIAB. | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) RLS | 05/16/2002 | ||
| TOBACCO USE PREVENTION TRUST | REPRESENTATIVE LANCASTER |
(H) FIN | 05/05/2001 | ||
| SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
(S) FIN | 05/10/2002 | ||
| OIL/GAS EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 139 SLA 02 | 07/05/2002 | ||
| OIL/GAS LEASES; DISCOVERY ROYALTY CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
(H) O&G | 01/14/2002 | ||
| FRED ZHAROFF MEMORIAL BRIDGE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 01 | 04/10/2001 | ||
| NO GAS PIPELINE OVER BEAUFORT SEA | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 01 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| OPPOSE CANADIAN FEE TO TRANSPORT FIREARMS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 04/27/2001 |