HOUSE
BEN GRUSSENDORF
12th-21st Legislature (1981 -2000)
Representative Ben Grussendorf
District: 3
Party: Democrat
District: 3
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1981-1984 Representative
1985-1988 Representative Speaker of the House
1989-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Speaker of the House
1993-2000 Representative
1981-1984 Representative
1985-1988 Representative Speaker of the House
1989-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Speaker of the House
1993-2000 Representative
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
02/23/1942;
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
OCCUPATION:
Educator
SPOUSE:
Karen
CHILDREN:
Tim, Karla
EDUCATION:
High School: Grand Rapids, MN
College/University: University of Minnesota, B.A.
Post Graduate: University of Minnesota, M.A.;
Washington State University
EMPLOYMENT:
Instructor, Sitka Community College;
Teacher, Sitka High School, (National, State & Local Government/Social Sciences)
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, Lions;
Member, Sitka Chamber of Commerce;
Member, Alaska Native Brotherhood;
Member, Elks;
Member, Moose;
Member, Pioneers of Alaska;
Member, Sons of Norway
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing,
exploring with the hound, public service
Legislative Service:
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 12th (1981-1982)
Legislative Service:
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 12th (1981-1982)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE/STATE TAXATION; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ZHAROFF, GRUSSENDORF |
CHAPTER 0082 SLA 82 | 06/03/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/REPLACE YAKUTAT SCHOOL GYM FLOOR; ED | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 02/12/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/INSTALL SPRINKLER SYS/YAKUTAT SCHOOLS; ED | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 02/12/2001 | ||
| RE/ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT | REPRESENTATIVES CLOCKSIN, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) HESS | 02/18/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/U OF AK/PURCHASE TWO MOBILETRNG UNITS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES GRUSSENDORF, MOSS |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 02/20/2001 | ||
| APPROP/DEPT ED/AK CAREER INFO SYSTEM; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MILLER, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/07/2001 | ||
| RE/AK FISHERIES CNTR/APPROPS TO CNTR; ED | REPRESENTATIVES GARDINER, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (S) FINANCE | 05/10/2001 | ||
| PROV/REIMBURSEMENT/SALES/USE TAXES/MUNICIPALITY; ED | REPRESENTATIVES VASKA, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) FINANCE | 04/14/2001 | ||
| RE/TRUANT CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) JUDICIARY | 03/24/2001 | ||
| PROV/FREE HUNTING/FISHING LICENSES/DISABLED VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVES BEIRNE, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 03/25/2001 | ||
| RE/PLANNING&IMPROVE LOANS/MUNIS/LAND DISPOSAL PRGMS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES GRUSSENDORF, DUNCAN |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/28/2001 | ||
| RE/GAMES OF CHANCE & CONTESTS Of SKILL ; ED | REPRESENTATIVES GRUSSENDORF, VASKA |
IN (H) LABOR & CO THEN JUDICIARY | 01/11/2001 | ||
| RE/JUDICIAL RETENTION ELECTIONS; ED | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) RULES | 03/17/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DOTPF/CONST/SCHL MAINTENANCE BLDG/SITKA; ED | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) HESS THEN C&RA THEN FINANCE | 01/11/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DOTPF/SCHOOL GYM REHOVATIONjSITKAJ ED | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) HESS THEN C&RA THEN FINANCE | 01/11/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DOTPF/CONST/DOCK/WHSE/YAKUTAT; ED | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) FINANCE | 01/29/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DDTPF/RDWY/STARRIGAVAN BAY/KATLIAN RVR; ED | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) TRANSPORTA THEN FINANCE | 01/13/2001 | ||
| ESTAB AK MARINE HWY AUTH | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) TRANSPORTA THEN FINANCE | 01/12/2001 | ||
| RE/EFFECT OF ABSENCES/STATE/AK LONGEVITY BONUS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES BETTISWORTH, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) FINANCE | 02/24/2001 | ||
| AUTH MUNIS/EXEMPT INVENTORIES/TAXATION; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ZHAROFF, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) C&RA THEN FINANCE | 02/11/2001 | ||
| RE/FIFTEENTH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, GRUSSENDORF |
READ BY GOVERNOR | 04/14/2001 | ||
| RE/BEAR HUNTING/VICINITY/LOGGING OPERATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES MILLER, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) RESOURCES | 03/23/2001 | ||
| RE/13TH ANNUAL GIRL'S STATE/SITKA | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) STATE AFFA | 04/27/2001 | ||
| RE/SHUTTLE FERRY SERVICE/AK MARINE HWY SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) FINANCE | 01/27/2001 |
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 | ||
| INCREASE LONGEVITY BONUS | REPRESENTATIVES DUNCAN, ADAMS |
CHAPTER 0013 SLA 81 | 05/13/2001 | ||
| PERMIT COMM FISH/AGRI BANK/LOANS TO TRAPPERS | REPRESENTATIVES HURLBERT, ADAMS |
IN (H) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 02/12/2001 | ||
| RE/TROPHY HUNTING/CARIBOU & MOOSE | REPRESENTATIVES HURLBERT, BUCHHOLDT |
IN (H) RULES | 05/18/2001 | ||
| ALLOW RETIRE CREDIT/UNUSED SICK LEAVE/P~RS | REPRESENTATIVES SMITH, BUCHHOLDT |
IN (H) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 02/18/2001 | ||
| RE/STATE AIDINATIVE VILLAGE GOV'TS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ADAMS, VASKA |
IN (H) FINANCE | 03/18/2001 | ||
| ESTAB/VOCATIONAL ED TASK FORCE; ED | REPRESENTATIVES SUTCLIFFE, ADAMS |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/22/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/VOCATIONAL ED TASK FORCE; ED | REPRESENTATIVES SUTCLIFFE, ADAMS |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/22/2001 | ||
| RE/SCHOOLCONST/ADMIN/DEPTOF TRSP/DEPT/EDUCATION; EO | REPRESENTATIVES CARNEY, BUCHHOLDT |
CHAPTER 0092 SLA 81 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| RE/PROV ADEQUATE HOUSING/TEACHERS/RURAL AREAS | REPRESENTATIVES ADAMS, ROGERS |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/07/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/VILLAGE WATER FACIL/SOLID WASTE/SEWER; ED | REPRESENTATIVES FULLER, ADAMS |
CHAPTER 0088 SLA 81 | 07/17/2001 | ||
| PROHIBIT/MINORS/PREMISES/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA SOLD | REPRESENTATIVES MARTIN, ABOOD |
IN (H) RULES | 04/05/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT PUB SAFETY/FINGERPRINT SYSTEM; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ANDERSON, ADAMS |
CHAPTER 0080 SLA 82 | 06/02/2001 | ||
| RE/MINERAL LEASING; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HALFORD, ANDERSON |
CHAPTER 0108 SLA 81 | 07/26/2001 | ||
| RE/BIG GAME HUNTING/NONRESIDENTS | REPRESENTATIVES HURLBERT, ZHAROFF |
CHAPTER 0074 SLA 82 | 06/02/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT EDUCATION/FIRE SERVICE TRAINING; ED | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, MOSS |
IN (H) C&RA THEN FINANCE | 03/30/2001 | ||
| ESTAB/JT CMTE/REVIEW/PRDPOSED FED BUDGET REDUCTIONS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES DUNCAN, FULLER |
IN (S) FINANCE | 05/11/2001 | ||
| ESTAB/FED BUDGET REDUCTION CONTINGENCY FUND; ED | REPRESENTATIVES DUNCAN, FULLER |
IN (H) FINANCE | 04/09/2001 | ||
| RE/STUDENT LOANS/ST LOAN PRGM/PART-TIME STUDENTS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, CHUCKWUK |
IN (H) FINANCE | 03/15/2001 | ||
| RE/ANALYSIS/EMPLOYMENT & UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE STATE; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ROGERS, GARDINER |
IN (S) FINANCE | 05/20/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT ADMIN/TELECOMMUNICATIONS/TV FAC; ED | REPRESENTATIVES FREEMAN, HURLBERT |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/01/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROPS/PROMOTE TOURISM/IMPROVE PARKS/FACIL; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MEEKINS, CARNEY |
IN (H) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 05/19/2001 | ||
| AUTH PARTICIPfAMER LEG/DEPT VETS/GROUP INS/PERS | REPRESENTATIVES MOSS, BARNES |
IN (H) STATE AFFA THEN JUDICIARY | 05/20/2001 | ||
| PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH/PERSONS BORN OUTSIDE U.S. | REPRESENTATIVES ABOOD, METCALFE |
CHAPTER 0076 SLA 82 | 06/02/2001 | ||
| RE/VETERANS/EXPOSED/CHEMICALS/AGENT ORANGE/ASSISTANCE | REPRESENTATIVES ROGERS, MOSS |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 02/08/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT/C&RA/SUPPL HSNG GRANT FUND; ED | REPRESENTATIVES DUNCAN, BROWN |
IN (H) RULES | 04/21/2001 | ||
| PROVIDE PERMANENT FUND INCOME/RESIDENTS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HURLBERT, HALFORD |
IN (H) FINANCE | 03/24/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT/EDUCATION/FRESHMEN/MT EDGECUMBE HS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ADAMS, BETTISWORTH |
IN (S) FINANCE | 01/01/2001 | ||
| LAPSE APPROPS/SILVER ANNIVERSARY CMSN; ED | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, PHILLIPS |
IN (H) RULES | 03/08/2001 | ||
| RE/ELIMINATE/BUREAU OF INDIAN AFF AK ASSISTANCE PRGM | REPRESENTATIVES HURLBERT, ADAMS |
IN (H) RULES | 06/03/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| REQ GOV/CMSNR NAT RES/ATTYGEN/SEC 6/AK STATEHOOD ACT | REPRESENTATIVES RANDOLPH, ABOOD |
IN (H) RESOURCES THEN JUDICIARY | 03/03/2001 | ||
| RE/PROPOSED/STIKINE DAM PROJ/CANADA | REPRESENTATIVES HAUGEN, MILLER |
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR | 04/14/2001 | ||
| RE/AK NATIVE ALLOTMENT ACT | REPRESENTATIVES FREEMAN, ADAMS |
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR | 06/30/2001 | ||
| RE/ELIMINATE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFF AK ASSISTANCE PRGM | REPRESENTATIVES HURLBERT, ADAMS |
IN (H) HESS | 05/06/2001 | ||
| RE/COMMERCIAL FISH/FOREIGN FLEETS/200-MI CONSRV ZONE | REPRESENTATIVES RANDOLPH, ABOOD |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN LABOR & COMMERCE | 04/01/2001 | ||
| OPPOSE/COAST GUARD USER FEES | REPRESENTATIVES DUNCAN, ZHAROFF |
IN (H) TRANSPORTA | 02/15/2001 |