HOUSE
GERAN TARR
28th-32nd Legislature (2013 -2022)
Representative Geran Tarr
District: 19
Party: Democrat
District: 19
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 | |
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SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, KITO, GARA, JOSEPHSON, DRUMMOND, TUCK, ORTIZ |
(H) EDC | 01/21/2015 | ||
LABEL GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) RES | 01/30/2015 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATION KITS | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2015 | ||
PAID SICK LEAVE | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) L&C | 02/25/2015 | ||
EQUAL PAY & MINIMUM WAGE ACT | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) L&C | 04/14/2015 | ||
BAN SALE OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED FISH | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) FSH | 01/19/2016 | ||
SCHOOL DISCIPLINE | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) EDC | 02/05/2016 | ||
COSMETICS INGREDIENTS DISCLOSURE | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) L&C | 02/24/2016 | ||
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(S) STA | 04/07/2015 | ||
GOVERNOR:CONVENE CLIMATE CHANGE TSK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) RES | 03/25/2015 | ||
REDUCE FOOD WASTE | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) STA | 02/03/2016 | ||
RESPOND TO ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) FIN | 04/05/2016 | ||
OPPOSING GM SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(S) RLS | 04/17/2016 | ||
CONGRESS: OVERTURN CITIZENS UNITED V. FEC | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) STA | 02/24/2016 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION DEATH BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVES JOSEPHSON, LYNN |
(H) L&C | 01/21/2015 | ||
PRIV EMPLOYER VOLUNTARY VET PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(S) RLS | 04/17/2015 | ||
PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) STA | 01/21/2015 | ||
ELECTION PAMPHLETS AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GARA |
(H) FIN | 02/11/2015 | ||
EXPAND MEDICAID COVERAGE | REPRESENTATIVES JOSEPHSON, KITO |
(H) HSS | 01/21/2015 | ||
DISCRIMINATION: GENDER ID.;SEXUAL ORIENT. | REPRESENTATIVES JOSEPHSON, GARA, KREISS-TOMKINS, GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 01/21/2015 | ||
DHSS DUTIES;CINA; FOSTER CARE; ADOPTION | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 7 4SSLA 16 | 07/26/2016 | ||
MARCH 27: GREAT ALASKA EARTHQUAKE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 15 | 04/18/2015 | ||
PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES KAWASAKI, GARA, JOSEPHSON, KITO, ORTIZ, DRUMMOND, GRUENBERG, CLAMAN |
(H) EDC | 01/21/2015 | ||
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(S) STA | 03/21/2016 | ||
DISCRIMINATION: GENDER ID.;SEXUAL ORIENT. | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, NAGEAK |
(H) STA | 01/21/2015 | ||
JAN 9: AK LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, TALERICO, VAZQUEZ, WOOL, CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 15 | 04/03/2015 | ||
SEX ABUSE/ASSAULT/DATING VIOL PREV. PROGS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 2 SSSLA 15 | 07/09/2015 | ||
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD VETERAN MEMBER | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 15 | 06/02/2015 | ||
ALASKA FIREFIGHTERS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 15 | 05/05/2015 | ||
MILITARY MERITORIOUS AWARD LICENSE PLATES | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GRUENBERG, VAZQUEZ, LYNN, LEDOUX |
(S) STA | 04/09/2015 | ||
GOV COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES/SPECIAL ED | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 16 | 05/04/2016 | ||
DISABILITY:ID/LICENSE AND TRAINING RQMTS. | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(S) RLS | 04/14/2016 | ||
ESTABLISH ELDERS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(S) RLS | 04/15/2015 | ||
ANIMALS: PROTECTION/RELEASE/CUSTODY | REPRESENTATIVE VAZQUEZ |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 16 | 10/19/2016 | ||
CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(S) STA | 03/23/2016 | ||
ESTABLISHING CHILDREN'S DAY IN JUNE | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 15 | 06/01/2015 | ||
PERSON W/DISABILITY SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 16 | 08/06/2016 | ||
CRIMINAL LAW/PROCEDURE; DRIV LIC; PUB AID | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) JUD | 04/17/2015 | ||
EXTEND ALASKA COMMISSION ON AGING | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
(H) FIN | 02/05/2016 | ||
EXTEND BOARD OF PAROLE | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 16 | 05/26/2016 | ||
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TELEMEDICINE | REPRESENTATIVE VAZQUEZ |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 16 | 06/13/2016 | ||
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY;KATIE JOHN DAY | REPRESENTATIVE DRUMMOND |
(S) STA | 04/04/2016 | ||
VIOLENT CRIMES COMP BOARD MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
(S) RLS | 04/06/2016 | ||
CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGM. HERNIA ACTION DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 04/18/2015 | ||
MARITIME WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 31 | 08/16/2016 | ||
FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 09/01/2015 | ||
AMEND U.S. CONST RE: CAMPAIGN MONEY | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 02/04/2015 | ||
STEWART-HYDER BORDER HOURS | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
(S) RLS | 04/18/2015 | ||
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 50 | 09/15/2016 | ||
MAX F. GRUENBERG JR. COMMITTEE ROOM | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 08/26/2016 | ||
OPIOID OD DRUGS: DISPENSING; IMMUNITY | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 16 | 03/14/2016 | ||
IMMUNITY FOR FIRE DEPT. & MEMBERS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 16 | 07/06/2016 | ||
NAMING ST. LIBRARY/MUSEUM & READING ROOM | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 15 | 05/05/2015 | ||
VACCINE CERTIFICATION FOR PHARMACISTS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS FOR PATIENTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 16 | 07/20/2016 | ||
INSURANCE FOR ANTI-CANCER MEDICATION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 16 | 07/06/2016 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH:APRIL 2015 | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 09/01/2015 |