HOUSE
BERTA GARDNER
24th-30th Legislature (2005 -2018)
Representative Berta Gardner
House Minority Whip
District: 24
Party: Democrat
House Minority Whip
District: 24
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2005-2010 Representative
2011-2012 Representative House Minority Whip
2013-2014 Senator
2015-2018 Senator Senate Minority Leader
2005-2010 Representative
2011-2012 Representative House Minority Whip
2013-2014 Senator
2015-2018 Senator Senate Minority Leader
:
Date
and Place of Birth:
April 12, 1954
Utah
Name of
Spouse:
Michael Gardner
Children:
Cassandra, Jared, Dillon
Occupation:
Manager, Brown Bear Software
Residency in Alaska:
1992- present Midtown Anchorage
Education:
1977 BA Psychology, University of
California, Riverside
Political and Government Positions:
26th Legislature
Boards and Commissions
Commission on Postsecondary Ed. (Alternate)
Suicide Prevention Council
NCSL
Education Committee
Labor and Economic Development Committee
Legislative Effectiveness Committee
CSG-West
Education Committee
Energy Council
Energy Committee Member
25th Legislature
House Boards and Commissions
Commission of Postsecondary Ed. - Alternate
NCSL
Committee on Labor and economic Development
Legislative Effectiveness
CSG West
Education Committee
Energy Council
Energy Committee Member
President, Rogers Park Community Council; Vice-
President, Tudor Area Community Council.
Business and Professional Positions:
Office
Manager/Bookkeeper; Child Advocate.
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
PTAs; Parent Advisory
Councils; CASAs for Children; Bridge Builders; UU Community
Services.
Special
Interests:
Singing, travel, fishing, reading.
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL MEMBERS | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, GARDNER, HERRON |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 12 | 05/23/2012 | ||
| FOSTER CARE LICENSING/STATE CUSTODY | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMAS, HERRON, GARDNER |
(H) HSS | 02/25/2011 | ||
| GRANTS TO CHILDREN OF INMATES | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, GARA |
(H) FIN | 01/18/2011 | ||
| APPROP: GRANTS TO CHILDREN OF INMATES | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, GARA |
(H) FIN | 01/18/2011 | ||
| ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES REGISTRY | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, KAWASAKI, OLSON, GARDNER |
(H) HSS | 01/18/2011 | ||
| OIL & GAS TAX REBATE FOR RES WORKERS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, KAWASAKI, GARDNER |
(H) RES | 01/18/2011 | ||
| SEAT BELT VIOLATION SECONDARY OFFENSE | REPRESENTATIVES T.WILSON, GARDNER |
(H) TRA | 01/18/2011 | ||
| BAN CELL PHONE USE BY MINORS WHEN DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) RLS | 03/15/2012 | ||
| SHARED USE OF OIL & GAS FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) RES | 03/31/2011 | ||
| BIOMETRIC INFORMATION FOR ID | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) HSS | 04/08/2011 | ||
| CORPORATIONS NOT "PERSONS" IN ELECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES KAWASAKI, TUCK, GARDNER, GARA |
(H) STA | 01/17/2012 | ||
| PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT; DISCLOSURES | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, GARA, TUCK, KAWASAKI |
(H) RES | 01/17/2012 | ||
| O&G PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT; REPORTING | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, TUCK, KAWASAKI |
(H) L&C | 01/17/2012 | ||
| STUDENT LOAN INTEREST REDUCTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GUTTENBERG, GARDNER, KERTTULA, HOLMES, TUCK, KAWASAKI, PETERSEN, GRUENBERG, CISSNA |
(H) EDC | 02/22/2012 | ||
| THIRD-PARTY CHARGES ON TELEPHONE BILLS | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) L&C | 01/17/2012 | ||
| MUNI. PROP.TAX EXEMPTION: RELIGIOUS ORGS. | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 03/15/2012 | ||
| CONST AM: BUDGET RES. FUND/OIL & GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, DOOGAN |
(H) JUD | 01/18/2011 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REMOVING A REGENT | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS/INCOME ALLOWANCES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 11 | 05/02/2011 | ||
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ED: PARENTS AS TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, KAWASAKI, GARA, PETERSEN |
(H) FIN | 03/16/2011 | ||
| SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEV. FUND GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, HERRON, FOSTER, JOULE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
| FILM PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, HERRON |
(H) L&C | 02/18/2011 | ||
| INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, KAWASAKI |
(H) HSS | 01/18/2011 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) L&C | 02/04/2011 | ||
| MIXING ZONES/SEWAGE SYSTEMS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) FSH | 01/18/2011 | ||
| NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL EXPRESSWAY | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) RLS | 04/13/2012 | ||
| RCA REGULATION OF CERTAIN O&G FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) L&C | 02/02/2011 | ||
| ADJUST BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION: INFLATION | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) EDC | 01/27/2012 | ||
| REPORT ON FISHING STREAM ACCESS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
| STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2011 | ||
| ANIMAL CRUELTY | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) FIN | 04/04/2011 | ||
| VETERAN DESIGNATION ON DRIVER'S LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2012 | ||
| ELECTRONIC DISTRIB. OF REPORTS/NOTICES | REPRESENTATIVE JOHANSEN |
(S) STA | 04/04/2012 | ||
| APPROP: CONST. CBR TO PERMANENT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE DOOGAN |
(H) FIN | 03/16/2011 | ||
| TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) L&C | 02/20/2012 | ||
| ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, THOMPSON, SADDLER |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 12 | 04/30/2012 | ||
| TAXES: FILM; SMALL CORP; OIL & GAS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/15/2012 | ||
| READING OR TYPING MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMAS, GATTO, P.WILSON, GRUENBERG, TUCK |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 12 | 05/10/2012 | ||
| MUNI PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL: SUBDIVISIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/15/2012 | ||
| MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
| RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS/CONTINUANCES | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(H) FIN | 02/24/2012 | ||
| EXEMPTIONS FROM MINING TAX | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| BOATING REGULATION: SUNSET/ENFORCEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| STATE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| HOMEOWNERS ENERGY CONVERSION LOAN FUND | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
(S) FIN | 04/10/2012 | ||
| OIL AND GAS CORPORATE TAXES | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) RES | 02/17/2012 | ||
| SENIOR CITIZEN PROTECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| TSA SCREENING PROCEDURES | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| OIL & GAS POLICY/NORWAY TOUR | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 02/15/2012 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| OPPOSING ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| SUPPORT ARCTIC CAUCUS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| OPPOSING FEDERAL WILD LAND DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
(S) RES | 04/04/2011 | ||
| RELOCATE COASTAL VILLAGES REGION FUND | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| BLM LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 09/12/2012 | ||
| AMEND U.S. CONST RE CAMPAIGN MONEY | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) JUD | 02/24/2012 | ||
| COAST GUARD ICEBREAKERS & ARCTIC BASE | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 08/08/2012 | ||
| URGING THE STATE TO OPT OUT OF NCLB | REPRESENTATIVE MILLER |
(H) EDC | 02/22/2012 | ||
| URGING FUNDING FOR ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 02/23/2011 | ||
| BYCATCH LIMITS IN NPFMC GROUNDFISH PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| AIDEA: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY/ INTEREST RATE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 12 | 06/12/2012 | ||
| RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 12 | 03/21/2012 | ||
| DISPOSITION OF SERVICE MEMBERS' REMAINS | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, PASKVAN, COGHILL |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 11 | 03/11/2011 | ||
| AUTISM: INS. COVERAGE, TASK FORCE | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 12 | 06/27/2012 | ||
| FOSTER CARE LICENSING/STATE CUSTODY | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 12 | 06/11/2012 | ||
| SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) JUD | 04/15/2011 | ||
| BIOMETRIC INFORMATION FOR ID | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) JUD | 04/12/2012 | ||
| CRIME VICTIMS/ADVOCATE/DA/PD/CONTINUANCES | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 12 | 06/19/2012 | ||
| SUICIDE AWARENESS & PREVENTION TRAINING | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 12 | 05/23/2012 | ||
| CRIMES/SENTENCING/PAROLE/VICTIMS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 12 | 06/19/2012 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 08/08/2012 | ||
| AMEND U.S. CONST RE CAMPAIGN MONEY | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) JUD | 03/23/2012 |