HOUSE
GERAN TARR
28th-32nd Legislature (2013 -2022)
Representative Geran Tarr
District: 17
Party: Democrat
District: 17
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2013-2022 Representative
2013-2022 Representative
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Botany, Environmental Studies and Women's Studies from Ohio University
Master's degree in Public Administration (Policy Analysis focus) from University of Alaska Anchorage
Born:
Akron, Ohio
Occupation:
Adjunct UAA Faculty
Experience:
- Airport Heights Community Council President
- Top 40 Under 40 by The Alaska Journal of Commerce
- Adjunct Faculty- UAA Biology Department (14yrs)
- Former Chief of Staff - Senator Johnny Ellis (5 years)
- Chair/Commissioner, Anchorage Women's Commission. Appointed by Mayor Mark Begich, re-appointed by Mayor Dan Sullivan, (November 2008-present)
- Founding Board Member/Member, Anchorage Farmer's Market
- District Chair/Campaign Volunteer, Alaska Democratic Party (2001-present)
- American Council of Young Political Leaders, Delegate to Thailand
- Volunteer, AWAIC Legal Program (1999)
- Over a decade of working in workforce development preparing Alaskans for 21st century jobs
- Many years working in legislature with extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative process
- Significant experience as community volunteer, advocate, and leader for under-served Alaskans
- Project leader for numerous initiatives, including educational conferences, legislative campaigns, and neighborhood projects
- Recognition for professional contributions through awards
- Group Study Exchange (GSE), Rotary International (October-November 2003)
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUDENT LOAN PRINCIPAL REDUCTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, DRUMMOND, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, TUCK, TARR, JOSEPHSON, KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) EDC | 01/16/2013 | ||
| CORPORATE INCOME TAX FOR NEW CORPORATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, TARR, JOSEPHSON, TUCK |
(H) L&C | 02/12/2014 | ||
| CHEMICALS IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) L&C | 02/01/2013 | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT RIGHTS & GRIEVANCES | REPRESENTATIVES HIGGINS, TARR, GATTIS |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2014 | ||
| LABEL GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, GARA, KAWASAKI, KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) RES | 01/21/2014 | ||
| MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: MIL. FACILITY ZONE | REPRESENTATIVES THOMPSON, ISAACSON, SADDLER, TARR |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
| COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, DRUMMOND, KERTTULA, JOSEPHSON, KAWASAKI |
(H) STA | 01/21/2014 | ||
| PAID SICK LEAVE | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, DRUMMOND, KERTTULA, GRUENBERG |
(H) L&C | 01/21/2014 | ||
| NURSING MOTHERS IN WORKPLACE | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, DRUMMOND, KERTTULA, JOSEPHSON, KAWASAKI, GRUENBERG |
(H) L&C | 01/21/2014 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVES DRUMMOND, KERTTULA, TARR, TUCK, GUTTENBERG, JOSEPHSON, KAWASAKI, GRUENBERG |
(H) HSS | 01/21/2014 | ||
| SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, GARA, DRUMMOND, JOSEPHSON |
(H) FIN | 03/28/2014 | ||
| PROCUREMENT PREF: AK GROWN FISH/AG PRODS | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, GARA |
(H) FIN | 04/02/2014 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, DRUMMOND, GARA, GRUENBERG, GUTTENBERG, JOSEPHSON, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, TUCK |
(H) HSS | 01/21/2014 | ||
| SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTION IN BASIS | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) STA | 02/21/2014 | ||
| ALCOHOL SALES NEAR SCHOOL/CHURCH | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(S) L&C | 04/14/2014 | ||
| FOOD STAMPS; TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) HSS | 02/26/2014 | ||
| HIGH-RISK CHEMICALS FOR CHILD EXPOSURE | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) L&C | 02/26/2014 | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) HSS | 02/26/2014 | ||
| CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 04/17/2014 | ||
| OPPOSE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 04/15/2013 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECURED TRANSACTIONS AND FUNDS TRANSFERS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 13 | 06/27/2013 | ||
| EXTEND BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| EXTEND BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY | REPRESENTATIVES HAWKER, THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| LINES OF BUSINESS ON BUSINESS LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVES COSTELLO, HUGHES |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 14 | 07/31/2014 | ||
| HOME HEATING CONVERSION LOANS | REPRESENTATIVES T.WILSON, THOMPSON, HIGGINS, ISAACSON, KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) FIN | 02/13/2013 | ||
| CHILD CARE CTRS: STATE EMPLOYEES & OTHERS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 01/16/2013 | ||
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION: FARM STRUCTURES | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 13 | 06/28/2013 | ||
| ELECTRONIC BULLYING IN SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVES COSTELLO, GATTIS, HUGHES, JOSEPHSON |
(S) JUD | 04/17/2014 | ||
| WAIVE CDL SKILL TEST FOR CERTAIN VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 13 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| CHINOOK RESEARCH & RESTORATION ENDOWMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(H) FIN | 03/20/2013 | ||
| MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
| UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFERS ON DEATH | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 14 | 04/22/2014 | ||
| BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| VIETNAM VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 13 | 03/27/2013 | ||
| AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 14 | 03/25/2014 | ||
| CONTRIBUTION FROM PFD: AUDITS; UNIVERSITY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 106 SLA 14 | 07/29/2014 | ||
| MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 13 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| EXTEND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) EDC | 01/28/2013 | ||
| ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION/ABSENTEE VOTING | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 01/28/2013 | ||
| SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 13 | 05/29/2013 | ||
| STATUTORY REFS TO MENTAL RETARDATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(S) FIN | 04/15/2014 | ||
| BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION; DISTRICT PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDC | 02/01/2013 | ||
| FEE/TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) TRA | 02/06/2013 | ||
| PROPERTY CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(H) JUD | 02/06/2013 | ||
| OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) RES | 02/11/2013 | ||
| ALASKA MINING DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) STA | 02/13/2013 | ||
| PERS CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| JAY HAMMOND DAY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
| MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR MEDISET PRESCRIPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(S) RLS | 04/16/2014 | ||
| REGULATIONS: NOTICE, REVIEW, COMMENT | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 13 | 05/29/2013 | ||
| EXTEND AUTISM EARLY DIAGNOSIS TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| LIFETIME RESIDENT FISHING/HUNTING LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FSH | 03/13/2013 | ||
| BULK FUEL REVOLVING LOAN FUND | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) CRA | 03/15/2013 | ||
| CREDIT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSES | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(S) RLS | 01/31/2014 | ||
| PESTICIDES AND BROADCAST CHEMICALS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FSH | 04/08/2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | REPRESENTATIVES MILLETT, GATTIS, HOLMES, HUGHES, LEDOUX, JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 14 | 05/29/2014 | ||
| OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF THE STATE | REPRESENTATIVES KREISS-TOMKINS, MILLETT, EDGMON, NAGEAK, HERRON |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 14 | 10/23/2014 | ||
| SECONDARY SCHOOL EXIT EXAM; PERF REPORT | REPRESENTATIVES HIGGINS, MILLETT, GARA, GATTIS, T.WILSON, THOMPSON |
(S) FIN | 03/26/2014 | ||
| REJECT RECOMMENDATION OF COMP. COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, T.WILSON, HUGHES, SEATON, LYNN, HAWKER, FOSTER, NAGEAK, THOMPSON, P.WILSON, MILLETT, JOHNSON, OLSON, GARA, KAWASAKI, TUCK, JOSEPHSON, DRUMMOND, GUTTENBERG, KREISS-TOMKINS, SADDLER |
(H) FIN | 01/21/2014 | ||
| BAN GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SEEDS & PLANTS | REPRESENTATIVES KAWASAKI, GARA |
(H) RES | 01/21/2014 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 113 SLA 14 | 08/06/2014 | ||
| IMMUNITY FOR VOL. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 14 | 04/08/2014 | ||
| REPEAL APPROP: NORTHERN ACCESS ROAD | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) FIN | 01/24/2014 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
(H) FIN | 02/19/2014 | ||
| PRESCRIPTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
CHAPTER 115 SLA 14 | 08/30/2014 | ||
| KATIE JOHN DAY | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) STA | 01/29/2014 | ||
| EXPAND MEDICAID COVERAGE | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) HSS | 01/30/2014 | ||
| CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERFORMANCE REVIEWS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 14 | 03/25/2014 | ||
| TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES NEAR SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(H) TRA | 04/02/2014 | ||
| BOARD/LICENSING OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS | REPRESENTATIVE NAGEAK |
CHAPTER 114 SLA 14 | 08/11/2014 | ||
| OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) RES | 02/24/2014 | ||
| LICENSING OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| STATE FOOD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 06/28/2013 | ||
| PURPLE HEART STATE | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| HMONG-AMERICAN VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/09/2013 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL INITIATIVE | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 44 | 07/28/2014 | ||
| SUPPORTING EFFORTS OF RECOVER ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 45 | 07/17/2014 | ||
| LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS; NPR-A | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| MINING/PROCESSING OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(H) RES | 02/15/2013 | ||
| FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 03/04/2014 | ||
| CONST AM: GUARANTEE PERM FUND DIVIDEND | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 04/03/2013 | ||
| BASE F-35 AIRCRAFT AT EIELSON OR JBER | REPRESENTATIVE ISAACSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 03/04/2014 | ||
| MILITARY RETIREMENT BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 02/14/2014 | ||
| GOOD FRIDAY EARTHQUAKE REMEMBRANCE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 03/04/2014 | ||
| ARCTIC COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 07/17/2014 | ||
| VETERANS: AGENT ORANGE, TOXIN EXPOSURE | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
LEGIS RESOLVE 69 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| REQ. SEC'Y OF STATE ATTEND ARCTIC COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 05/09/2013 | ||
| ALASKA MINING | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 13 | 04/12/2013 | ||
| CORPORATE INCOME TAX; FILM TAX CREDIT | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 13 | 05/28/2013 | ||
| EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| FISHERY RESOURCE LANDING TAX; TAX CREDIT | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
| CORPORATION INCOME TAX; OIL AND GAS TAX | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| NEWBORN SCREENING FOR HEART DEFECTS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| ELECTRONIC BULLYING | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES SENIORS | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 99 SLA 14 | 07/25/2014 | ||
| AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO PROSTITUTION | SENATOR GARDNER |
(H) RLS | 04/16/2014 | ||
| MULTIDISCIPLINARY CHILD PROTECTION TEAMS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
| EXTEND EMERGING ENERGY TECHNOLOGY FUND | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| MINING/PROCESSING OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 06/26/2013 |