HOUSE
ALAN AUSTERMAN
19th-28th Legislature (1995 -2014)
District: 35
Party: Republican
1995-2000 Representative
2001-2002 Senator
2003-2004 Senator Resigned February 10, 2003
2009-2010 Representative Majority Whip
2011-2012 Representative House Majority Leader
2013-2014 Representative
Date/Place of Birth:
May 23, 1943
Everett, Washington
Residency in Alaska:
Kodiak: 1943 - present
Occupation:
Commercial fisherman (crab, salmon, halibut and shrimp)
Small Business Owner & Operator
Family:
Wife: Ginny
Children: Carol, Dawn
Education:
Kodiak High School: Graduated 1961
Military:
7 years service
Alaska National Guard, Sergeant (E-5)
Alaska State House of Representatives:
1995 - 2000, 2009 - present
Community & Regional Affairs: 1995 - 1996, 2011 - present
Co-Chair: 1995 - 1996
Fisheries: 1995 - 1998, 2011 - present
Chair: 1995 - 1998
Legislative Council: 2011 - present
Military & Veterans' Affairs: 2011 - present
Rules: 2011 - present
Finance: 1999 - 2000, 2009 - 2010
Administrative Regulation Review: 1997 - 1998
World Trade & State/Federal Relations:
Vice-Chair: 1997 - 1998
Economic Development: 1997 - 1998
Electric Utility Restructuring: 1997 - 1998
International Trade/Tourism:
Vice-Chair: 1995 - 1996
Resources Committee: 1995 - 1996
Finance Subcommittees
- Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2011 - present
- Fish & Game: 2011 - present
- Governor: 2011 - present
- Legislature: 2011 - present
- University of Alaska: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Environmental Conservation: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Fiscal Policy: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Community & Economic Development: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Community & Regional Affairs: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Labor & Workforce Development: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, University of Alaska: 1999 - 2000
- Community & Regional Affairs: 1997 - 1998
- Public Safety: 1995 - 1998
- Administration: 1995 - 1996
Other Political and Government Positions:
Fisheries Policy Advisor, Governor of Alaska: 2003 - 2008
Kodiak Island Borough Assembly, 1985 - 1990, 1992 - 1994
Kodiak Island Borough Parks & Recreation
City of Kodiak Personnel Board
Kodiak Island Transportation Committee
Kodiak Island School Budget Review Committee
Kodiak Community College Advisory Board
Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board.
Business and Professional Positions:
Executive Director, Kodiak Island Convention & Visitors Bureau: 1993 - 1994
Owner, Austerman's Office Supply: 1979 - 1994
Police Officer, City of Kodiak
Commercial Fisherman
Union Longshoreman
Sporting Goods Store Manager
Hunting and Fishing Lodge Owner: 1985 - 1990
Printing Shop Owner: 1975 - 1988
Newspaper Owner, Kadiak Times: 1976 - 1983
Special Interests:
Hunting, Fishing, Photography, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
President/Board Member, Kodiak Jaycees
City of Kodiak Personnel Board
President, Kodiak Chamber of Commerce
Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board
Commissioner, North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission
North Pacific and Bering Sea Fisheries Advisory Board
US/Russia Intergovernmental Consultative Committee on Fisheries
Ex-officio Member, Alaska Aerospace Development Corp. Board of Directors
Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force
Council of State Governments West (CSG West) Energy & Environment Committee
Ex-officio Member, Fishery Industrial Technology Center (FITC) Policy Center in Kodiak
Co-Founder, Kodiak Rodeo Association
Chair, Ducks Unlimited
Co-Founder, Kodiak Alaska State Parks Advisory Committee
Elks Lodge
National Rifle Association
Pioneers of Alaska
Kodiak Island Sportsmen Association
Rotary
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 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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STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, OLSON, FEIGE, LYNN, THOMPSON, MILLETT, T.WILSON, PRUITT, KELLER, STOLTZE, JOHNSON, HAWKER, EDGMON, SEATON, NAGEAK, HERRON, LEDOUX, MUNOZ, AUSTERMAN, COSTELLO, P.WILSON, SADDLER, REINBOLD, GATTIS, HUGHES, FOSTER, ISAACSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 13 | 05/28/2013 | ||
SALMON & HERRING PRODUCT DEV'T TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/09/2014 | ||
SCHOOLS: RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, CRISIS TRG | REPRESENTATIVES MILLETT, AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 95 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
SUSPENDING UNIFORM RULES FOR SB 31 | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 06/14/2013 | ||
COAST GUARD NAT'L SECURITY CUTTER FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 06/14/2013 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) RLS | 02/07/2014 | ||
MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION: FARM STRUCTURES | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 13 | 06/28/2013 | ||
PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN NEED OF AID | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMPSON |
(H) RLS | 04/10/2013 | ||
AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 14 | 03/25/2014 | ||
FEDERAL LAWS & EXECUTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 13 | 06/20/2013 | ||
STATUTORY REFS TO MENTAL RETARDATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
JAY HAMMOND DAY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
DNR HUNTING CONCESSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(H) RES | 03/05/2013 | ||
LICENSING OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
EVAL. INDIRECT EXPENDITURES; TAX CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
AIDEA: LOAN PROGRAMS/FUNDS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(H) L&C | 02/26/2014 | ||
JOINT COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL OVERREACH | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) FIN | 03/29/2013 | ||
OPPOSE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 04/15/2013 | ||
LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS; NPR-A | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/26/2013 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
(H) RLS | 03/01/2013 | ||
FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 03/04/2014 | ||
NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
(S) RLS | 04/12/2013 | ||
ARCTIC COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 07/17/2014 | ||
OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE SHARING | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 03/04/2014 | ||
IZEMBEK LAND EXCHANGE | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 38 | 09/19/2014 | ||
FED. ASSESSMENT OF 2012 ARCTIC OPERATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 01/31/2013 | ||
MARINE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
SCHOOL SPORTS/INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 |