HOUSE
BOB HERRON
26th-29th Legislature (2009 -2016)
District: 38
Party: Democrat
2009-2014 Representative
2015-2016 Representative House Majority Whip
: Date/Place of Birth: Residency in Alaska: Occupation: Family: Education: Military: Other Political and Government Positions: Business and Professional Positions: Service Organizations and Community Involvement: Special Interests:
Birthdate: March 9, 1951
La Grande, Oregon
Bethel: 1973 - present
Occupation before legislature: Public/Government Relations Director, Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Spouse - Margaret
Children - Buddy, Charles, Jalene
3 Grand Children
High School: Lathrop High School, Fairbanks, AK
United States Marine Corps: 1973 - 1977
E-5 Sergeant, computer programmer
Bethel Planning Commission.
Bethel Port Commission.
Alaska Legislature legislative aide: 1987 - 1994;
Lower Kuskokwim School District Board (elected): 1992 - 2002;
Bethel City Manager: 1998 - 2005;
Alaska Congressional Delegation, Bethel office: 2005 - 2007;
Bethel Advisory School Board (elected): 2007 - 2008
Alaska Bush Caucus: 2009 - present
Joint Legislative Veterans’ Caucus: 2009 - present
U.S. Coastal States Caucus: 2009 - present
Bethel Cablevision, former owner/general manager
North Star Gas, former owner
Bethel Drilling & Welding, owner
Golden Eagle LLC, owner
Blue Sky Estates, owner
Alaska Public Entities Insurance, director
Rural CAP, director
VFW Post #10041, Life Member
Family, Boating on the Kuskokwim River and working on the cabin at Napaimute; Long-distance motorcycle riding.
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Date/Place of Birth:
Birthdate: March 9, 1951
La Grande, Oregon
Residency in Alaska:
Bethel: 1973 - present
Occupation:
Occupation before legislature: Public/Government Relations Director, Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Family:
Spouse - Margaret
Children - Buddy, Charles, Jalene
3 Grand Children
Education:
High School: Lathrop High School, Fairbanks, AK
Military:
United States Marine Corps: 1973 - 1977
E-5 Sergeant, computer programmer
Other Political and Government Positions:
Bethel Planning Commission.
Bethel Port Commission.
Alaska Legislature legislative aide: 1987 - 1994;
Lower Kuskokwim School District Board (elected): 1992 - 2002;
Bethel City Manager: 1998 - 2005;
Alaska Congressional Delegation, Bethel office: 2005 - 2007;
Bethel Advisory School Board (elected): 2007 - 2008
Alaska Bush Caucus: 2009 - present
Joint Legislative Veterans’ Caucus: 2009 - present
U.S. Coastal States Caucus: 2009 - present
Business and Professional Positions:
Bethel Cablevision, former owner/general manager
North Star Gas, former owner
Bethel Drilling & Welding, owner
Golden Eagle LLC, owner
Blue Sky Estates, owner
Alaska Public Entities Insurance, director
Rural CAP, director
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
VFW Post #10041, Life Member
Special Interests:
Family, Boating on the Kuskokwim River and working on the cabin at Napaimute; Long-distance motorcycle riding.
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, HERRON, KERTTULA, GATTO, LYNN, PRUITT |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 11 | 06/23/2011 | ||
| SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL MEMBERS | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, GARDNER, HERRON |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 12 | 05/23/2012 | ||
| NO CELL PHONE USE WHEN DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, HERRON |
(H) JUD | 03/09/2011 | ||
| DISPOSITION OF SERVICE MEMBERS' REMAINS | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, HERRON, FEIGE, SADDLER |
(H) STA | 02/09/2011 | ||
| OCC. LICENSES: TEMPORARY/FEES/PAWNBROKERS | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, HERRON, FEIGE |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 11 | 06/27/2011 | ||
| FOSTER CARE LICENSING/STATE CUSTODY | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMAS, HERRON, GARDNER |
(H) HSS | 02/25/2011 | ||
| PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL TAX | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, HERRON |
(H) FIN | 03/30/2011 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MEDICAL PROVIDER INCENTIVES/LOAN REPAYM'T | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TOBACCO CESSATION | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(H) HSS | 03/25/2011 | ||
| DRUG PRICING: MEDICAL ASSIST. RECIPIENTS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(H) HSS | 04/05/2011 | ||
| STATE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| CHINOOK RESEARCH & RESTORATION ENDOWMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(H) FIN | 03/02/2012 | ||
| OIL & GAS POLICY/NORWAY TOUR | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 02/15/2012 | ||
| SUPPORT ARCTIC CAUCUS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| COAST GUARD ICEBREAKERS & ARCTIC BASE | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 08/08/2012 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS/INCOME ALLOWANCES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 11 | 05/02/2011 | ||
| INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, KAWASAKI |
(H) HSS | 01/18/2011 | ||
| FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) FIN | 02/16/2011 | ||
| 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 | ||
| VETERAN DESIGNATION ON DRIVER'S LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2012 | ||
| APPLICATION OF VILLAGE SAFE WATER ACT | REPRESENTATIVE DICK |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 11 | 06/23/2011 | ||
| PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
| BULK FUEL LOANS/POWER PROJECT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 12 | 05/28/2012 | ||
| AK PROMOTION & MARKETING FUND/BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) EDT | 04/01/2011 | ||
| PICKETING AND PROTESTS AT FUNERALS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) RLS | 04/13/2012 | ||
| TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) L&C | 02/20/2012 | ||
| ALASKA WILD SALMON DAY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) FSH | 04/13/2011 | ||
| ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, THOMPSON, SADDLER |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 12 | 04/30/2012 | ||
| RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, P.WILSON, MILLETT |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 12 | 05/02/2012 | ||
| TAXES: FILM; SMALL CORP; OIL & GAS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/15/2012 | ||
| REPEAL STATE INTERVENTION IN SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE DICK |
(H) FIN | 03/14/2012 | ||
| COMMERCIAL FISHING ENTRY PERMIT LOANS | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, MILLETT, THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 12 | 05/28/2012 | ||
| MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
| ESTABLISH ENDOW ALASKA GRANT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/10/2012 | ||
| POWER COST EQUALIZATION | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) FIN | 03/21/2012 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MILITARY FACILITY ZONES | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 12 | 05/16/2012 | ||
| COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) RES | 02/17/2012 | ||
| ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM & VOUCHERS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(H) L&C | 04/09/2012 | ||
| PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| 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 | ||
| AMERICAN HEART MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 08/08/2012 | ||
| STATE FOOD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
| OPPOSE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) RLS | 03/18/2011 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| HONORING RONALD REAGAN | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| 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 | ||
| URGING FUNDING FOR ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 02/23/2011 | ||
| TAX/CREDIT:FILM/OIL & GAS/GAS STOR./CORP. | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 12 | 05/30/2012 | ||
| 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 | ||
| FETAL ALCOHOL DISORDERS AWARENESS DAY | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
| ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGE COUNCIL | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 12 | 05/28/2012 | ||
| ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM & VOUCHERS | SENATOR THOMAS |
(H) L&C | 04/10/2012 | ||
| FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS DAY | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| WALTER HICKEL DAY OF THE ARCTIC | SENATOR FRENCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 42 | 08/08/2012 | ||
| ARCTIC COUNCIL TASK FORCE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 03/19/2012 |