HOUSE
BETTE CATO
12th-16th Legislature (1981 -1990)
Representative Bette Cato
District: 5
Party: Democrat
District: 5
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1981-1988 Representative
1989-1990 Representative "Resigned December 31, 1989"
1981-1988 Representative
1989-1990 Representative "Resigned December 31, 1989"
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
05/09/1924;
Irby, Washington
OCCUPATION:
Retired teacher
CHILDREN:
Peter Duane Weber
EDUCATION:
High School: Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Graduate
College/University: Eastern Washington College, 1956-1960,
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Post Graduate: Alaska Methodist University;
Eastern Washington College, Cheney, Washington;
University of Alaska, Fairbanks;
Lewis and Clark, Portland;
Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin
EMPLOYMENT:
President, Valdez American Federation of Teachers;
Vice-President, American Federation of Teachers, State of Alaska
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
American Legion; Beta Sigma Phi;
numerous local organizations and committees;
Life Member, VAFT; American Council of English Teachers
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Travel - tour escorting; Alaska history;
government study; sponsoring youth groups,
i.e., American Legion Boys State, Girls State
MILITARY SERVICE:
US Navy, 1943-1944, Seaman First
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE/TEACHERS' RETIRE SYSTEM; ED | REPRESENTATIVES BUCHHOLDT, CATO |
IN (H) RULES | 05/21/2001 | ||
| AUTH/AK FED OF TEACHERS/PARTICIPATE IN TRS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, O'CONNELL |
IN (H) FINANCE | 03/13/2001 | ||
| AUTH VIETNAM VETS BONUS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MOSS, CATO |
IN (H) FINANCE | 03/19/2001 | ||
| APPROP/PAY BONUS TO VIETNAM VETS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MOSS, CATO |
IN (H) FINANCE | 03/19/2001 | ||
| RE/INSTRUCT UNIT ALLOTMENTS/SCHOOL DISTS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, MOSS |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/07/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/CORDOVA/FEASIBILITY STUDY/HOSPITAL. CARE; ED | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
IN (H) RULES | 04/08/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/FIRE FIGHTING EQUIP/WHITTIER; ED | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
IN (H) FINANCE | 04/02/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT EDUCATION/FIRE TRAINING PRGM; ED | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, MOSS |
IN (H) FINANCE | 04/24/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT EDUCATION/FIRE SERVICE TRAINING; ED | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, MOSS |
IN (H) C&RA THEN FINANCE | 03/30/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT PUB SAFETY/FIRE/ARSON INVEST/PREV; ED | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, MOSS |
IN (H) FINANCE | 04/23/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/CHENEGA VILLAGE RELOCATION; ED | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
IN (S) FINANCE | 04/08/2001 | ||
| RE/STUDENT LOANS/ST LOAN PRGM/PART-TIME STUDENTS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, CHUCKWUK |
IN (H) FINANCE | 03/15/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/SEWARD/4TH OF JULY CREEK IND PARK; ED | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, MOSS |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/20/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT C&RA/GRANT/COPPER RVR BASIN HSHG; ED | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, MOSS |
IN (H) C&RA THEN FINANCE | 05/12/2001 | ||
| RE/SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES/FACILITIES; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HAUGEN, CATO |
CHAPTER 0070 SLA 82 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| RE/PERS/TRS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, BUCHHOLDT |
IN (H) LABOR & CO THEN HESS THEN FINANCE | 01/29/2001 | ||
| PROV MILITARY SVC CREDIT/TRS/AS 14.25; ED | REPRESENTATIVES GARDINER, CATO |
IN (H) STATE AFFA THEN HESS THEN FINANCE | 02/11/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/CORDOVA/BERING RVR COAL FIELD PORT; ED | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
IN (H) RULES | 04/07/2001 | ||
| RE/FINANCING/HEALTH FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVES HAUGEN, CATO |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/04/2001 | ||
| RE/FIFTEENTH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, GRUSSENDORF |
READ BY GOVERNOR | 04/14/2001 | ||
| RE/13TH ANNUAL GIRL'S STATE/SITKA | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) STATE AFFA | 04/27/2001 | ||
| RE/14TH GIRLS' STATE/SITKA | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, BARNES |
READ BY GOVERNOR | 03/26/2001 | ||
| RE/16TH BOYS' STATE/CAMP CARROLL | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, MARTIN |
READ BY GOVERNOR | 03/26/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCREASE STATE AID-HEALTH FAC & HOSPITALS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HAUGEN, BETTISWORTH |
CHAPTER 0103 SLA 81 | 07/26/2001 | ||
| RE/LABOR RELATIONS/TEACHERS/SCHOOL DIST; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MILLER, BUCHHOLDT |
FAILD (H} ON RECONS | 05/28/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DOTPF/DEPT C&RA/EROSION/ASSESS PROJ; ED | REPRESENTATIVES FULLER, ADAMS |
IN (H) FINANCE | 03/30/2001 | ||
| RE/PROV ADEQUATE HOUSING/TEACHERS/RURAL AREAS | REPRESENTATIVES ADAMS, ROGERS |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/07/2001 | ||
| RE/PMT/COSTS/CARE OF PREGNANT WOMEN; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MILLER, MARTIN |
IN (S) RULES | 05/15/2001 | ||
| PROV/REIMBURSEMENT/SALES/USE TAXES/MUNICIPALITY; ED | REPRESENTATIVES VASKA, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) FINANCE | 04/14/2001 | ||
| RE/LATE APPLICATIONS/LIMITED ENTRY PERMITS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ZHAROFF, CLOCKSIN |
IN (H) RESOURCES | 03/25/2001 | ||
| RE/SALES/ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES/LICENSED WHOLESALERS | REPRESENTATIVES DUNCAN, BETTISWORTH |
IN (S) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 06/04/2001 | ||
| RE/STATE AID/VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MALONE, MOSS |
IN (S) FINANCE | 05/22/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT ADMIN/TELECOMMUNICATIONS/TV FAC; ED | REPRESENTATIVES FREEMAN, HURLBERT |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/01/2001 | ||
| RE/LOANS/EMPLOYEES/DIV MARINETRSP/TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL | REPRESENTATIVES DUNCAN, MILLER |
IN (H) TRANSPORTA THEN FINANCE | 04/30/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROPS/PROMOTE TOURISM/IMPROVE PARKS/FACIL; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MEEKINS, CARNEY |
IN (H) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 05/19/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/SCHOLARSHIP REVOLVING LOAN FUND; ED | REPRESENTATIVES O'CONNELL, BEIRNE |
IN (H) FINANCE | 01/12/2001 | ||
| AM AK CONSTITUTION/DEFINE/APPROPRIATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES BEIRNE, FREEMAN |
(H) DENIED (S) AM | 06/01/2001 | ||
| RE/REQUEST/RIGHTS-OF-WAY/CORRIDORS/AK RAILROAD | REPRESENTATIVES BETTISWORTH, BUCHHOLDT |
IN (S) TRANSPORT A | 03/25/2001 | ||
| RE/REQUEST/RIGHTS-OF-WAY/CANTWELL/DEVIL'S CANYON | REPRESENTATIVES BETTISWORTH, BUCHHOLDT |
IN (H) COAL&RAILR | 02/16/2001 |