HOUSE
NEAL FOSTER
26th-34th Legislature (2009 -2026)
Email: [email protected]
District: 39
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 800-478-3789
State Capitol Room 511
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-3789
Fax: 907-465-3242
Interim Contact
103 E Front St
Nome AK, 99762
Phone: 907-443-5036
Fax: 907-443-2162
2009-2010 Representative Oath taken November 16, 2009
2011-2024 Representative
2025-2026 Representative
Date/Place of Birth:
May 29, 1972
Residency:
Nome. 1972 - Present
Occupation:
Real Estate Investor
Education:
Nome-Beltz High School, 1990
Stanford University, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1996
University of Alaska, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, 1997
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Alaska State House of Representatives: 2009 - Present
Finance Committee: 2010
Co-Chair Energy: 2011 - 2012
Vice-Chair Community & Regional Affairs: 2011 - 2012
Resources: 2011 - 2012
Economic Development, Trade, and Tourism: 2011 - 2012
Finance Subcommittees:
i. Transportation: 2010 - 2012
ii. Courts: 2010 - 2012
iii. Public Safety: 2010 - 2012
Other Political and Government Positions:
Nome City Council: 2008 - 2009
Alaska Workforce Investment Board: 2003 - 2009
Business and Professional Positions:
President, Bonanza Fuel: 2002 - 2009
President, Banner Wind: 2008 - 2009
President, GBS LLC: 2004 - 2009
Vice-President, Sitnasuak Native Corporation: 1999 - 2009
Interim Manager, The Country Store: 1999
Owner, Foster Properties: 1994 - Current
Economic Development Specialist, Kawerak: 1997 - 1998
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Bering Straits Regional Native Corporation Board: 2006 - Current
Sitnasuak Village Native Corporation Board: 2003 - Current
Siu Alaska Corporation: 2008 - Current
RuralCap: 2010 - Current
Pioneers of Alaska: 2007 - Current
Special Interests:
Triathlons, marathons, private piloting, camping, and real estate remodeling
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REINSTATEMENT NATIVE CORP/RELIGIOUS CORP | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(S) L&C | 03/04/2026 | ||
| OVERTIME ELIGIBILITY: NEWSPAPERS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) STA | 03/05/2025 | ||
| ALCOHOL SALES: LOCAL OPTION | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) L&C | 03/12/2026 | ||
| HAROLD ESMAILKA AIRPORT AT RUBY | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) RLS | 05/07/2025 | ||
| AHFC: REDUCED INTEREST ON CERTAIN LOANS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) STA | 05/12/2025 | ||
| BOARD OF FISHERIES MEETINGS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) FSH | 02/23/2026 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPECIE AS LEGAL TENDER | REPRESENTATIVE MCCABE |
(H) FIN | 05/18/2025 | ||
| DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) RLS | 03/17/2025 | ||
| OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND |
(H) FIN | 03/26/2025 | ||
| FOSTER CHILDREN PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT | REPRESENTATIVE GRAY |
(S) FIN | 05/16/2025 | ||
| MINORS & PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS | REPRESENTATIVE DIBERT |
(H) RLS | 03/25/2026 | ||
| EDUCATION: FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
VETO SUSTAINED | 04/17/2025 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOLS: MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE GALVIN |
(H) RLS | 05/16/2025 | ||
| BOARD OF FISHERIES MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE JIMMIE |
(S) CRA | 05/19/2025 | ||
| PAYMENT OF CONTRACTS | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
(H) FIN | 01/30/2026 | ||
| NAME STATE VEGETABLE GIANT CABBAGE | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON BY REQUEST |
(H) RLS | 02/04/2026 | ||
| PROHIBIT BOTTOM TRAWLING | REPRESENTATIVE MCCABE |
(H) FSH | 04/22/2025 | ||
| ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND |
(H) STA | 05/17/2025 | ||
| PFAS USE & REMEDIATION, WATER TESTING | REPRESENTATIVE HALL |
(H) STA | 01/20/2026 | ||
| MICROPLASTIC TESTING AND STRATEGY PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE MINA |
(H) STA | 02/23/2026 | ||
| AWARD HMONG VETERANS CONGRES. GOLD MEDAL | REPRESENTATIVE D.NELSON |
(H) RLS | 03/05/2025 | ||
| BYCATCH LIMITS | REPRESENTATIVE RUFFRIDGE |
(H) FSH | 02/23/2026 | ||
| WAIVE VISA FEES FOR TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVE GALVIN |
(S) EDC | 03/23/2026 | ||
| ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | SENATOR MERRICK |
(H) STA | 05/13/2025 |