SENATE
DON BENNETT
10th-15th Legislature (1977 -1988)
Senator Don Bennett
District: O
Party: Republican
District: O
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1977-1978 Representative
1979-1984 Senator
1985-1986 Senator Senate President
1987-1988 Senator "Died on on August 30, 1987"
1977-1978 Representative
1979-1984 Senator
1985-1986 Senator Senate President
1987-1988 Senator "Died on on August 30, 1987"
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
05/06/1931;
Fresno, California
SPOUSE:
Beverly Ann
CHILDREN:
Donald, James, Barbara
OCCUPATION:
Businessman
EDUCATION:
Technical/Vocational: Infantry School; Army Logistics Management Center;
Adjutant General's School; Army Medical Service School;
Medical Field Service School; Area Damage Control School;
numerous short courses in Management, both material & personnel
College/University: San Jose State College;
University of Maryland
MILITARY SERVICE:
US Army, 22 years, LTC (Ret.);
Awards: Combat Medical Badge; Bronze Star;
Air Medal Purple Heart; Good Conduct Medal;
Medal of Honor from the public of Vietnam;
2 commendation medals; 6 service ribbons
EMPLOYMENT:
Manager, Field Medical Operations, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company;
Owner and Manager, Eagle Creek Lodge, 101 Mile Steese Highway
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, Rotary International;
Member, Disabled American Veterans;
Member, Elks Lodge 1551;
Member, Petroleum Club;
Chairman, Fairbanks Heart Fund
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Prospecting, fishing, hiking
Legislative Service:
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 12th (1981-1982)
- 11th (1979-1980)
- 10th (1977-1978)
Legislative Service:
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 12th (1981-1982)
- 11th (1979-1980)
- 10th (1977-1978)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE/MOTOR VEHICLES & CARRIERS; ED | SENATORS BENNETT, FAHRENKAMP |
IN (H) TRANSPORTA THEN FINANCE | 05/15/2001 | ||
| PROVIDE FREE HUNTING/FISHING LICENSES/DISABLED VETS;ED | SENATORS BRADLEY, BENNETT |
CHAPTER 0021 SLA 82 | 04/20/2001 | ||
| RE/VETERANS' BURIAL ALLOWANCES | SENATORS BRADLEY, BENNETT |
CHAPTER 0098 SLA 82 | 06/15/2001 | ||
| EXEMPT RES/DISABLED VETS/REAL PROP TAX/REIM MUNIS; ED | SENATORS BRADLEY, BENNETT |
IN (S) C&RA THEN FINANCE | 05/15/2001 | ||
| RE/REG BINGO/RAFFLES/ICE POOLS; ED | SENATOR BENNETT |
IN (S)FINANCE | 05/06/2001 | ||
| APPROP/CAPITAL PROJECTS | SENATOR BENNETT |
CHAPTER 0025 SLA 82 | 05/03/2001 | ||
| REQ INTEREST PAID/CUSTOMER UTILITY DEPOSITS | SENATOR BENNETT |
IN (S) LABOR & CO | 02/04/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT COM/AK AGRIC CNCL/GRAIN MKTG SYSTEM | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, BENNETT |
CHAPTER 0010 SLA 82 | 02/20/2001 | ||
| SUPPL APPROP/AK HOUSING FIN CORP; ED | SENATOR BENNETT |
CHAPTER 0002 SLA 81 | 03/23/2001 | ||
| RE/REC FACILITIES/WILDERNESS TRAILS/WATERWAYS; ED | SENATORS FISCHER, BENNETT |
IN (S) FINANCE | 05/11/2001 | ||
| PROVIDE G.O. BONDS/CONST/AIRPORTS/PORTS; ED | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, BENNETT |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/04/2001 | ||
| APPROP/DEPT COM& ECON DEV/MININGLOAN FUND; ED | SENATORS BENNETT, FAHRENKAMP |
CHAPTER 0072 SLA 81 | 07/11/2001 | ||
| ESTAB AK STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVEL FUND; ED | SENATORS STIMSON, BENNETT |
CHAPTER 0098 SLA 81 | 07/26/2001 | ||
| APPROP/DEPT EDUC/AK STUDENT LDRSHIP DEVEL FUND; ED | SENATORS STIMSON, BENNETT |
CHAPTER 0077 SLA 81 | 07/14/2001 | ||
| SUPPL APPROP/DEPT SAFETY/COSTS/COHTRACT/PUB SAF EMP; ED | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, BENNETT |
RET (S) RULES | 04/16/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/AK CAPITAL CITY DEVELOPMENT CORP; ED | SENATORS FISCHER, KELLY, BENNETT |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 03/25/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/FAIRBAHKS/BOY SCOUTS/1981 NATL JAMBOREE; ED | SENATOR BENNETT |
IN (S) RULES | 06/10/2001 | ||
| RE/RELEASE AFTER CONVICTION/OFFENSE | SENATOR BENNETT |
IN (H) RULES | 05/05/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT ADMIN/CONST/PERM ST TROOPER HOUSING; ED | SENATORS RODEY, BENNETT |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 05/05/2001 | ||
| RE/DISPOSAL/STATE IN KIND/ROYALTY OIL & GAS | SENATOR BENNETT |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 05/29/2001 | ||
| ESTAB REVOLVING LOAN FUND/AK HSNG FIN CORP; ED | SENATORS BENNETT, FAHRENKAMP |
IN (S) FINANCE | 02/09/2001 | ||
| RE/STATE LOAN/GRANT PRGM5; ED | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, BENNETT |
CHAPTER 0113 5LA 82 | 06/24/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/FBKS N. STAR BOROUGH/FBKS MEMORIAL HOSP; ED | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, BENNETT |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/09/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROPS/VETERANS HOME IMPROVE/LOAN FUND; ED | SENATORS BRADLEY, BENNETT |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 02/16/2001 | ||
| RE/LOANS FOR VETERANS; ED | SENATORS BRADLEY, BENNETT |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 02/16/2001 | ||
| PROVIDE FREE TUITION & FEES/VETERANS/ARMED FORCES/U.S. | SENATORS BRADLEY, BENNETT |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/26/2001 | ||
| SUPPORT ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLANIPRES REAGAN | SENATORS BRADLEY, BENNETT |
IN (H) FINANCE | 03/17/2001 | ||
| REQUEST US ARMY/KNOWN DISTANCE RIFLE RANGE/BLM | SENATORS RODEY, BENNETT |
IN (H) RULES | 06/18/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPL APPROP/DEPT C&RA/REVENUE/FIN ASSIST/MUNIS; ED | SENATORS DANKWORTH, COLLETTA |
CHAPTER 0006 SLA 81 | 04/16/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT H&SS/FAIRBANKS NORTH REG LAB; ED | SENATORS PARR, FAHRENKAMP |
CHAPTER Ot05 SLA 81 | 04/10/2001 | ||
| RE/WITHDRAW LAND/UTILITY CORRIDOR/EXTEND AK RAILROAD | SENATORS PARR, FAHRENKAMP |
CHAPTER 0095 SLA 81 | 07/27/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/PHASE IKHIK ARM/POWER FACILITY; ED | SENATORS DANKWORTH, KERTTULA |
IN (S) TRANSPORTA THEN FINANCE | 02/05/2001 | ||
| ESTAB NON-RECOURSE/SM GRAIN LOAN PRGMj ED | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, SACKETT |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 02/06/2001 | ||
| RE/STATE ASSIST/MUNIS/UNINCORPORATED CMTYS; ED | SENATORS DANKWORTH, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0060 SLA 81 | 07/10/2001 | ||
| REVISE DRUG LAWS/AM CRIMINAL LAWS; ED | SENATORS DANKWORTH, FERGUSON |
CHAPTER 0045 SLA 82 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| REPEAL AK COASTAL MGNMT PRGM; ED | SENATORS COLLETTA, FISCHER, ZIEGLER |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN C&RA | 02/25/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DOTPF/BRIDGES/ROADS/NENANA AGRI AREA; ED | SENATORS SACKETT, FAHRENKAMP |
CHAPTER 0073 SLA 81 | 07/11/2001 | ||
| RE/MINING LOAN FUND; ED | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, FERGUSON |
CHAPTER 0097 SLA 81 | 07/26/2001 | ||
| RE/ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPALITIES | SENATORS GILMAN, DANKWORTH |
CHAPTER 0051 SLA 81 | 06/25/2001 | ||
| RE/AVIATION INSURANCE; ED | SENATORS ELIASON, FERGUSON |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 03/12/2001 | ||
| ANNUL 11 AAC 96.060; ED | SENATORS FERGUSON, FAHRENKAMP |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 04/23/2001 | ||
| ESTAB VETERANS CMTE/PERM INTERIM CMLE/LEGISLATURE; ED | SENATORS BRADLEY, HOHMAN |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 05/08/2001 | ||
| RE/HOMESITE HABITABLE DWELLING LOAN GUARANTEES; ED | SENATORS RODEY, STIMSON |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 05/27/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/AK POWER AUTHORITY/SUSITNA RVR HYDRO; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, DANKWORTH |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/19/2001 | ||
| SUPPL APPROP/SCHOLARSHIP REVOLVING LOAN FUND; ED | SENATORS STIMSON, BRADLEY |
CHAPTER 0006 SLA 82 | 01/22/2001 | ||
| RE/GAMES OF CHANCE/CONTESTS OF SKILL; EO | SENATORS PARR, RAY |
IN (S) JUDICIARY | 02/26/2001 | ||
| RE/OLYMPIC TRAINING SITEIANCHORAGE | SENATORS DANKWORTH, KERTTULA |
IN (H) RULES | 06/02/2001 |
Legislative Service:
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 12th (1981-1982)
- 11th (1979-1980)
- 10th (1977-1978)