HOUSE
BILL THOMAS
24th-27th Legislature (2005 -2012)
District: 5
Party: Republican
2005-2012 Representative
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Date/Place of Birth:
June 1, 1947
Haines, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Haines: 1947 - 1974
Klukwan: 1974 - 1991
Haines: 1991 - present
Occupation:
Fisherman
Family:
Spouse - Joyce Marie
Children - Rhett, Danny, Gabriel, Cole, Rhiannon
Education:
Haines High: 1965
University of Alaska: 1965
Military:
U.S. Army, 2 years
Vietnam Veteran
Good Conduct
Crew Chief Wings
Sharpshooter Army Appreciation Award
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Co-Chair, Community & Regional Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Co-Chair, Fisheries Committee, 2005 0- 2006
Member, Education Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Finance Committee: 2007 - 2008
Member, Fisheries Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Military & Veterans’ Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Transportation Committee: 2005 - 2006
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Administration: 2007 - 2008
- Chair, Fish & Game: 2007 - 2008
- Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2005 - 2006
- Fish & Game: 2005 - 2006
- Transportation: 2005 - 2006
Other Political and Government Positions:
Haines Borough Assembly, 4 years
Haines School Board, 4 years
Business and Professional Positions:
Klukwan, Inc. - Former Chairman & CEO
Chilkoot Indian Assocations Council Member
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Past member of the board of directors, Southeast Alaska Fisherman’s Alliance
United Fisherman of Alaska, Lifetime Member
Honorary Lifetime Member - American Legion
Special Interests:
Commerical Fisherman, gillnet - 37 years, halibut longline - 31 years, shrimp - 4 years
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| ELECTION PROCEDURES | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 04/06/2011 | ||
| PICKETING AND PROTESTS AT FUNERALS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) RLS | 04/13/2012 | ||
| NAMING CERTAIN BRIDGES/AIRPORTS/ROAD | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 12 | 05/01/2012 | ||
| RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, P.WILSON, MILLETT |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 12 | 05/02/2012 | ||
| READING OR TYPING MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMAS, GATTO, P.WILSON, GRUENBERG, TUCK |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 12 | 05/10/2012 | ||
| WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) RLS | 04/12/2012 | ||
| MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
| BYCATCH LIMITS IN NPFMC GROUNDFISH PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 07/19/2011 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORKERS' COMPENSATION: MEDICAL FEES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 11 | 09/28/2011 | ||
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ED: PARENTS AS TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, KAWASAKI, GARA, PETERSEN |
(H) FIN | 03/16/2011 | ||
| HANDLING OF STATE FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 11 | 04/28/2011 | ||
| NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL EXPRESSWAY | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) RLS | 04/13/2012 | ||
| CHAIR OF RCA | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(S) L&C | 04/08/2011 | ||
| STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2011 | ||
| INJUNCTION SECURITY: INDUSTRIAL OPERATION | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
(S) JUD | 03/21/2012 | ||
| 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 | ||
| FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
(S) RLS | 04/15/2012 | ||
| AK PROMOTION & MARKETING FUND/BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) EDT | 04/01/2011 | ||
| ALASKA WILD SALMON DAY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) FSH | 04/13/2011 | ||
| TAXES: FILM; SMALL CORP; OIL & GAS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/15/2012 | ||
| COMMERCIAL FISHING ENTRY PERMIT LOANS | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, MILLETT, THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 12 | 05/28/2012 | ||
| ESTABLISH ENDOW ALASKA GRANT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/10/2012 | ||
| CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PFD: UNIV/AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(S) RLS | 04/13/2012 | ||
| WAIVE CDL SKILL TEST FOR CERTAIN VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
| USE OF MUNICIPAL FUNDS FOR INITIATIVES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(S) JUD | 04/15/2012 | ||
| RONALD REAGAN LANDMARK | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) RLS | 02/07/2011 | ||
| HONORING RONALD REAGAN | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| ROADLESS RULE & CHUGACH AND TONGASS HYDRO | REPRESENTATIVE JOHANSEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 63 | 08/08/2012 | ||
| SEA OTTER MANAGEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
(S) RLS | 04/10/2012 | ||
| 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 | ||
| COOK INLET/KACHEMAK BELUGA POPULATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
HOUSE RESOLVE 8 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| DISPOSITION OF SERVICE MEMBERS' REMAINS | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, PASKVAN, COGHILL |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 11 | 03/11/2011 | ||
| FRANK PALMER AUKE BAY FERRY TERMINAL | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 11 | 06/08/2011 | ||
| VETERANS DRIVERS LICENSE, TAX CREDIT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 12 | 06/18/2012 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 08/08/2012 |