HOUSE
RICHARD HALFORD
11th-17th Legislature (1979 -1992)
Representative Richard Halford
District: 8
Party: Republican
District: 8
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1979-1982 Representative
1983-1992 Senator
1979-1982 Representative
1983-1992 Senator
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
09/17/1944;
Boston, Massachusetts
SPOUSE:
Rona
CHILDREN:
Stacy, Katy, Tina, Kellen
OCCUPATION:
Commercial Pilot, Guide
MILITARY:
Alaska Air National Guard, 7 years,
1968-1975, Staff Sergeant, Honorable Discharge
EDUCATION:
High School: Norwell High School, 1958-1962
College/University: King's College, Alaska Methodist University,
B.A. History/Political Science, Minor in Economics
EMPLOYMENT:
Halford Guide Service
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Life Member, National Rifle Association;
Chugiak/Eagle River Chamber of Commerce;
Alaska Outdoor Council;
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Flying, children, outdoor activities
OTHER:
Outstanding Legislator of the Year, Phi Delta Kappa, 1988;
Wildlife Conservation Legislator of the Year, Alaska Outdoor Council, 1990;
Outstanding Republican State Senator, Alaska Republican Party, 1992;
Defender of Freedom Award, National Rifle Association, 1996
Legislative Service:
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 12th (1981-1982)
- 11th (1979-1980)
Legislative Service:
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 12th (1981-1982)
- 11th (1979-1980)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPEC APPROP/SWIM POOL/BARTLETT HIGH; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MARTIN, HALFORD |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 02/04/2001 | ||
| RE/STATE REGULATION OF FIREWORKS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES PHILLIPS, HALFORD |
CHAPTER 0024 SLA 81 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/GRANT/ANCHORAGE/EAGLE:RVR SEWER PLAN; ED | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, HALFORD |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 03/09/2001 | ||
| RE/MINERAL LEASING; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HALFORD, ANDERSON |
CHAPTER 0108 SLA 81 | 07/26/2001 | ||
| NAME ELEMENDORF BY-PASS HWY/AFTER R. C. REEVE | REPRESENTATIVES HAYES, HALFORD |
CHAPTER 0052 SLA 82 | 05/25/2001 | ||
| PROVIDE PERMANENT FUND INCOME/RESIDENTS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HURLBERT, HALFORD |
IN (H) FINANCE | 03/24/2001 | ||
| RE/AK SAFETY ADVISORY CNSL | REPRESENTATIVES HAYES, HALFORD |
CHAPTER 0090 SLA 82 | 01/01/2001 | ||
| RE/CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HALFORD, CLOCKSIN |
IN (H) RULES | 04/14/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE/RELOCATE STATE CAPITAL; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HAYES, PHILLIPS |
WITHORAWN BY SPONSR | 03/24/2001 | ||
| RE/EXPENDITURE OF STATE MONEY; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HAYES, PHILLIPS |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 03/24/2001 | ||
| APPROP/DEPT NAT RES/MUNI GRANT/SEWARD; ED | REPRESENTATIVES FULLER, ADAMS |
CHAPTER 0008 SLA 82 | 02/04/2001 | ||
| REPEAL/TAX CREDIT/POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HAYES, ABOOD |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 03/05/2001 | ||
| INCREASE LONGEVITY BONUS | REPRESENTATIVES DUNCAN, ADAMS |
CHAPTER 0013 SLA 81 | 05/13/2001 | ||
| ESTAB SPEC MUNI AID PRGM; ED | REPRESENTATIVES CUDDY, ABOOD |
IN (H) C&RA THEN FINANCE | 04/10/2001 | ||
| RE/COMPUTATION OF TAX PENALTIES; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MONTGOMERY, HAYES |
CHAPTER 0039 SLA 82 | 05/18/2001 | ||
| RE/GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, BARNES |
IN (H)FINANCE | 02/24/2001 | ||
| RE/RETIRE/STATE OBLIGATION BONDS | REPRESENTATIVES RANDOLPH, ABOOD |
IN (H) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 02/26/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ADOPT/ADMIN REGULATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES METCALFE, ABOOD |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/24/2001 | ||
| REPEAL LAWS RE:SUBSISTENCE HUNTING/FISHING | REPRESENTATIVES BARNES, ABOOD |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 06/03/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT PUB SAFETY/FINGERPRINT SYSTEM; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ANDERSON, ADAMS |
CHAPTER 0080 SLA 82 | 06/02/2001 | ||
| REQ/EVIDENCE/VEHICLE INS/FURNISHED/REGIS/RENEWED; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ANDERSON, BARNES |
IN (H) LABOR & CO THEN JUDICIARY | 03/17/2001 | ||
| RE/SCHOOL CLASS SIZE; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MILLER, BUCHHOLDT |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 03/18/2001 | ||
| RE/ROADS/CONST/ROAD PROJECT; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HAYES, ABOOD |
IN (H) TRANSPORTA THEN FINANCE | 03/19/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DOTPF/ROAD PROJECT; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HAYES, ABOOD |
IN (H) FINANCE | 06/16/2001 | ||
| PROV/FREE HUNTING/FISHING LICENSES/DISABLED VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVES BEIRNE, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 03/25/2001 | ||
| RE/PROCESSING/PERMITS/STATE AGENCIES; ED | REPRESENTATIVES BETTISWORTH, ABOOD |
IN (H) STATE AFFA | 03/26/2001 | ||
| RE/SENTENCING/CLASS A FELONIES | REPRESENTATIVES BARNES, HAYES |
AWAITING CONC/RECED | 05/26/2001 | ||
| AM CORPORATE INC TAX/OIL & GAS CORPORATE INCOME TAX; ED | REPRESENTATIVES PHILLIPS, HAYES |
IN (H) GAS PIPELI THEN FINANCE | 04/08/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT ADMIN/TELECOMMUNICATIONS/TV FAC; ED | REPRESENTATIVES FREEMAN, HURLBERT |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/01/2001 | ||
| REPEAL ELEC/TELEPHONE COOP TAXIAMUSEMENT TAX; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ROGERS, BUCHHOLDT |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/13/2001 | ||
| ESTAB AK SILVER ANNIVERSARY CMSN; ED | REPRESENTATIVES GARDINER, ROGERS |
CHAPTER 0074 SLA 81 | 07/11/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/AK SILVER ANNIVERSARY CMSN; ED | REPRESENTATIVES GARDINER, ROGERS |
IN (M) FINANCE | 05/08/2001 | ||
| SUPPL APPROP/ANCHORAGE/TRSP/ELDERLY& HANDICAPPED; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ANDERSON, ABOOD |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 05/20/2001 | ||
| PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH/PERSONS BORN OUTSIDE U.S. | REPRESENTATIVES ABOOD, METCALFE |
CHAPTER 0076 SLA 82 | 06/02/2001 | ||
| RE/LIMIT/NUMBERS OF STATE EMPLOYEES; ED | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, FREEMAN |
IN (S) FINANCE | 04/28/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DOTPF/WILLOW CREEK RD/USER FACILITIES; ED | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, HAYES |
IN (H) FINANCE | 02/03/2001 | ||
| RE/SCHOLARSHIP LOANS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES BEIRNE, MARTIN |
FAILD (H) ON RECONS | 04/12/2001 | ||
| RE/PUBLICATIONS/EXECUTIVE AGENCIES | REPRESENTATIVES FANNING, BEIRNE |
IN (H) RULES | 03/24/2001 | ||
| RE/STATE LOAN PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVES MEEKINS, BETTISWORTH |
IN (H) LOANS THEN FINANCE | 02/16/2001 | ||
| APPROPS/STATE LOAN/GRANT PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVES MEEKINS, BETTISWORTH |
IN (H) LOANS THEN FINANCE | 02/16/2001 | ||
| AM UNIFORM RULES/RE:ELECTION/PRESIDING OFFICERS/LEGIS | REPRESENTATIVES CUDDY, ABOOD |
IN (H) JUDICIARY | 05/04/2001 | ||
| AM UNIFORM RULES/ESTAB/COMPOSITION/STANDING CMTES | REPRESENTATIVES CUDDY, ABOOD |
IN (H) JUDICIARY | 05/04/2001 | ||
| AM UNIFORM RULES/LIMIT/AUTH/CMTES/APPROP BILLS | REPRESENTATIVES CUDDY, ABOOD |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/04/2001 | ||
| AMEND/CONSTITUTION/AK/PROVIDE/LIMITED/SESSION/LEGIS | REPRESENTATIVES HAYES, ABOOD |
FAILD (S) ON RECONS | 05/18/2001 | ||
| RE/SECURE VOTE RIGHTS/CITIZENS OF D.C./REPS IN CONGRESS | REPRESENTATIVES FANNING, RANDOLPH |
IN (H) STATE AFFA THEN JUDICIARY | 02/23/2001 | ||
| REP/PROVISIONS/AK STATEHOOD ACT/RET MINERAL RES | REPRESENTATIVES RANDOLPH, BARNES |
IN (H) RESOURCES THEN JUDICIARY | 02/26/2001 | ||
| AM AK CONSTITUTION/RE:ATTORNEY GENERAL | REPRESENTATIVES BARNES, ABOOD |
FAILED (H) | 03/18/2001 | ||
| AM AK CONSTITUTION/DEFINE/APPROPRIATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES BEIRNE, FREEMAN |
(H) DENIED (S) AM | 06/01/2001 | ||
| RE/NAVIGABILITY/AK WATERS | REPRESENTATIVES FANNING, RANDOLPH |
IN (H) RESOURCES THEN JUDICIARY | 06/08/2001 |