SENATE
LYDA GREEN
19th-25th Legislature (1995 -2008)
President of the Senate
District: G
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 | |
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NOTIFY CRIME VICTIM OF EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) JUD | 01/24/2007 | ||
RANCH, FARM, DAIRY VEHICLE REGISTRATION | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 07 | 05/17/2007 | ||
PRESCRIPTION DATABASE | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 08 | 06/09/2008 | ||
MISSING PERSONS | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) FIN | 02/13/2008 | ||
BOARD OF FISHERIES: MEMBERSHIP | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) RES | 02/19/2008 | ||
AMICUS BRIEF REGARDING RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS | SENATOR GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 03/07/2008 | ||
PERIANESTHESIA NURSES WEEK: FEB 2008 | SENATOR GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 07/01/2008 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
INFANTS WHO ARE SAFELY SURRENDERED | REPRESENTATIVES LEDOUX, GRUENBERG, LYNN, HARRIS, NEUMAN, WILSON, DAHLSTROM, GARDNER, OLSON, DOLL, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 08 | 02/11/2008 | ||
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 07 | 02/20/2007 | ||
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMM ON FEDERAL AREAS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
CRIMES/ALCOHOL/DRIVERS LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVES SAMUELS, STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 07 | 06/25/2007 | ||
ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF GANG PROBATIONER | REPRESENTATIVE BUCH |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 07 | 06/25/2007 | ||
STILLBIRTH CERTIFICATE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(S) FIN | 05/10/2007 | ||
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 07 | 05/28/2007 | ||
BAN COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING | REPRESENTATIVE BUCH |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
KENAI GASIFICATION PROJECT; RAILROAD BOND | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 07 | 08/25/2007 | ||
PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, COGHILL, LYNN |
(S) JUD | 03/27/2008 | ||
COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 08 | 02/13/2008 | ||
CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT: FINGERPRINTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
WASHINGTON CONTAINER FEE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/28/2007 | ||
STATE'S CONTROL OF NATIONAL GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE ROSES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 05/28/2007 | ||
OPPOSING MILK TAX | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 06/04/2008 | ||
OPPOSE FEDERAL ID REQUIREMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 68 | 06/04/2008 | ||
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER BY REQUEST OF JT LEG EDUCATION FUNDING TASK FORCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 38 | 07/23/2008 | ||
OPPOSE FED LAW RE AERIAL HUNTING | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 70 | 07/23/2008 | ||
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR DNA TESTING | REPRESENTATIVE ROSES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 07/23/2008 | ||
ETHICS: EXECUTIVE BRANCH & MUNICIPAL | SENATORS FRENCH, ELTON, MCGUIRE, WIELECHOWSKI, THOMAS, HUGGINS |
(H) JUD | 03/12/2007 | ||
LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURES | SENATORS FRENCH, ELTON, MCGUIRE, WIELECHOWSKI, THOMAS, HUGGINS |
(H) JUD | 03/12/2007 | ||
USING UNION DUES FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES | SENATOR BUNDE |
(S) L&C | 02/08/2008 | ||
OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX: EXPENDITURES | SENATOR WAGONER |
(H) FIN | 05/11/2007 | ||
REDISTRIBUTION OF USED EYEGLASSES;OPT BD. | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 08 | 04/19/2008 | ||
CRIMES AT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS | SENATOR DAVIS |
(S) RLS | 04/25/2007 | ||
PUBLIC FINANCE WEBSITE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) CALENDAR 4/13 | 04/13/2008 | ||
PURPLE HEART TRAIL | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 08 | 05/03/2008 | ||
PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) JUD | 02/11/2008 | ||
STATE CONSTRUCT'N PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT | SENATOR BUNDE |
(S) L&C | 03/04/2008 | ||
HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 07/01/2008 | ||
WASHINGTON CONTAINER FEE | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) L&C | 02/14/2007 | ||
MEDICARE RATES IN ALASKA | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 09/05/2007 | ||
SUPPORTING U.S. VETERANS' HEALTH CARE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 07/23/2008 | ||
OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 07/23/2008 | ||
OPPOSE THREATENED STATUS FOR POLAR BEAR | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
SENATE RESOLVE 4 | 04/11/2007 |