HOUSE
PETE PETERSEN
26th-27th Legislature (2009 -2012)
Representative Pete Petersen
District: 19
Party: Democrat
District: 19
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2009-2012 Representative
2009-2012 Representative
:
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Anamosa, Iowa.
Raised on a family farm in
eastern Iowa.
OCCUPATION:
Property management/ former
restaurant owner
LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN
ALASKA:
23 years
ALASKAN COMMUNITIES LIVED
IN:
Anchorage 1981- present
EDUCATION:
Ellsworth College, Iowa Falls, IA: AA, 1971
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, BA in
political
science, business administration minor, 1973
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
POSITIONS:
Property owner/ manager 19XX- present
Owner/ Operator, Dinner Dispatch 1986-2001
SERVICE ORGANIZATION(S)
MEMBERSHIP:
Northeast Community Council, member 200X-present,
board of directors 200X-present
Nunaka Valley Little League, coach 2000-present
Peace Corps, Dominican Republic, 1973-1974
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Guitar, Travel, Fishing, Hunting, Sports, and Golf
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERPRETATION OF OIL & GAS LEASE | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, SEATON, CISSNA, TUCK, PETERSEN, GUTTENBERG, GATTO |
(H) RES | 01/20/2009 | ||
| DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GARDNER, PETERSEN, KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/25/2009 | ||
| LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | REPRESENTATIVES P.WILSON, GARA, TUCK, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON, GATTO, CISSNA, MUNOZ, GARDNER |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 10 | 07/07/2010 | ||
| REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, CRAWFORD, BUCH, CISSNA, GARA, HOLMES, PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
| PRE-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES KAWASAKI, GARA, TUCK, PETERSEN |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2009 | ||
| PRICE GOUGING INVOLVING ENERGY RESOURCES | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, GARA, TUCK, GRUENBERG, KAWASAKI |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ED: PARENTS AS TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, PETERSEN, KAWASAKI, GARA |
(S) FIN | 04/18/2010 | ||
| ELECTION DAY VOTER REGISTRATION | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, GARA, PETERSEN |
(H) STA | 01/20/2009 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL & LB&A MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, BUCH, CISSNA, DOOGAN, GARDNER, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, PETERSEN, SALMON, TUCK |
(H) FIN | 02/05/2010 | ||
| ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 02/11/2009 | ||
| INCREASE BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) EDC | 02/23/2010 | ||
| INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) HSS | 03/12/2009 | ||
| EAVESDROPPING AND COMPUTER PRIVACY | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, GRUENBERG, BUCH, HOLMES |
(H) JUD | 01/19/2010 | ||
| MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, HERRON, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
| MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, PETERSEN, GARA |
(H) HSS | 01/19/2010 | ||
| ESTABLISHING PURPLE HEART DAY | REPRESENTATIVES DAHLSTROM, GARDNER, BUCH, KELLER, PETERSEN, LYNN, GATTO, TUCK, DOOGAN, THOMAS, HAWKER, GUTTENBERG, RAMRAS, FAIRCLOUGH, JOHNSON, MILLETT, HERRON |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 10 | 03/22/2010 | ||
| ANTITRUST ACTIONS & PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, BUCH, CISSNA, CRAWFORD, N.FOSTER, GARA, GARDNER, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 01/19/2010 | ||
| ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, MUNOZ, PETERSEN, HERRON, JOULE, N.FOSTER |
(H) ENE | 01/19/2010 | ||
| RCA RATE CHANGE | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, TUCK, GARA |
(H) L&C | 01/19/2010 | ||
| LEAVE FOR MILITARY SPOUSES | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) EDC | 02/15/2010 | ||
| MUNICIPAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXES | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) CRA | 02/23/2010 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CHENAULT, THOMAS, GARA, HARRIS, KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
| REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, HAWKER, MUNOZ |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
| FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 10 | 05/04/2010 | ||
| MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) L&C | 01/26/2009 | ||
| STATE TRANS FACILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
| EXTEND/RESUME STATE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN AND GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) ENE | 02/23/2009 | ||
| TAX CREDIT FOR STATE TOURISM PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2009 | ||
| OIL AND GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) RES | 03/13/2009 | ||
| CHILDREN'S TRUST | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 115 SLA 10 | 07/01/2010 | ||
| TEACHERS' SALARIES: SCHOOL EXPERIENCE | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 09 | 05/20/2009 | ||
| SPECIAL ELECTION FOR LEGISLATIVE VACANCY | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) STA | 04/16/2009 | ||
| EDUCATION BUDGET & LEGISLATOR SALARIES | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDC | 04/17/2009 | ||
| PIONEERS HOME RX DRUG BENEFIT | REPRESENTATIVES DAHLSTROM, GARA, HERRON |
(H) STA | 03/17/2010 | ||
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS/ FED FIREMARMS FORMS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
| MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| PHYSICIAN SHORTAGES: GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HSS | 02/10/2010 | ||
| SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOP. TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 102 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| CRIMINAL FINES FOR ORGANIZATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
| CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) STA | 02/19/2010 | ||
| CORPORATIONS NOT "PERSONS" IN ELECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 02/19/2010 | ||
| PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL TAX | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
(H) TRA | 02/23/2010 | ||
| IN-STATE PIPELINE/COORDINATOR/TEAM | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 10 | 04/26/2010 | ||
| VOLUNTEER AMATEUR SPORTS OFFICIALS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 10 | 04/30/2010 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 06/02/2009 | ||
| PROCLAIMING SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 06/08/2009 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 04/13/2010 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 07/29/2009 | ||
| DISABLED VETERANS PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| OPPOSE H.R. 45 (BLAIR HOLT FIREARM LIC.) | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/10/2009 | ||
| FED. SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM/MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 04/15/2010 | ||
| HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 07/22/2009 | ||
| CRIME VICTIMS FUND PRESERVATION ACT | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 69 | 08/03/2010 | ||
| CONVERT METHANE FROM ANCHORAGE LANDFILL | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) ENE | 02/23/2010 | ||
| ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS, THOMAS, DAVIS, FRENCH |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
| MEDICAID/INS FOR CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 117 SLA 10 | 07/01/2010 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR DAVIS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/04/2010 | ||
| MEDICAID:HOME/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2009 | ||
| VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE | SENATORS HUGGINS, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| FISHERMEN'S FUND | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
| FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2010 | ||
| PIONEERS HOME RX DRUG BENEFIT | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, OLSON, KOOKESH, ELLIS, DAVIS |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 10 | 06/17/2010 | ||
| GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE:ROYALTY/PERMIT/FEE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
| VIOLENT CRIMES EMERGENCY COMPENSATION | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 99 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
| FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 08/03/2010 |