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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPL APPROP/DEPT/ENVIRN CONSERV; ED | REPRESENTATIVES LACHER, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) FINANCE | 02/25/2001 | ||
| REPEAL TAX/MOTOR FUEL/WATERCRAFT; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ZHAROFF, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) TRANSPORTA THEN RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 01/31/2001 | ||
| RE: ALASKA PIONEERS' HOME | REPRESENTATIVES GRUSSENDORF, LINDAUER |
IN (H) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 01/09/2001 | ||
| RE: DEFECTS IN THE TITLE OF THE STATE TO LAND; ED | REPRESENTATIVES GOLL, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (S) RULES | 05/17/2001 | ||
| RE: DISTRIBUTIONS/MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE FUND; ED | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) FINANCE | 03/01/2001 | ||
| RE: TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) LABOR & CO THEN HESS | 01/09/2001 | ||
| ESTAB A FISHERIES BUSINESS TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVES ZHAROFF, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) RULES | 05/04/2001 | ||
| AUTHORIZE MUNIS/EXEMPT VEHICLES FROM TAXATION; ED | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
CHAPTER 0027 SLA 84 | 04/06/2001 | ||
| SUPPL APPROP/ALASKA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) RULES | 04/18/2001 | ||
| REQUEST REVIEW OF ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE REGULATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
READ BY GOVERNOR | 04/04/2001 | ||
| RE: 16TH ANNUAL GIRLS' 5TATE/FBNKS/UNIV OF AK CAMPUS | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, GRUSSENDORF |
READ BY GOVERNOR | 04/04/2001 | ||
| RE: 18TH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE AT CAMP CARROLL | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, GRUSSENDORF |
READ BY GOVERNOR | 04/04/2001 | ||
| RE: U.S. OBSERVERS/FOREIGN FISHING VESSELS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUSSENDORF, MCBRIDE |
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR | 05/18/2001 | ||
| SUPPORT VARIANCE/PULP MILLS IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVES WENDTE, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (H) RESOURCES | 01/10/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE: AK BIDDER PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVES WARD, ZHAROFF |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 05/28/2001 | ||
| RAISE PENALTIES/CHILD PROSTITUTION; ED | REPRESENTATIVES LINDAUER, FLOOD |
CHAPTER 0050 SLA 83 | 07/08/2001 | ||
| RE: PAYMENT/JUDGMENT/DEPT/CORRECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES BUSSELL, BARNES |
IN (H) HESS THEN JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 02/08/2001 | ||
| RE: HOUSING/PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS/RURAL AREAS | REPRESENTATIVES ADAMS, MALONE |
CHAPTER 0105 SLA 83 | 07/27/2001 | ||
| RE: CITIZEN ADVISORY BD/UNIV OF ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVES LINDAUER, ABOOD |
IN (H) FINANCE | 04/20/2001 | ||
| RE: AK COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN; ED | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIS, KOPONEN |
IN (H) RULES | 04/18/2001 | ||
| RE: TAMPERING/FOOD/DRUG/COSMETICS/DISPENSING SAME | REPRESENTATIVES LISKA, ZHAROFF |
CHAPTER 0003 SLA 84 | 01/31/2001 | ||
| RE: PERMITS/DEVELOP NATURAL RESOURCES/SALMON STREAMS | REPRESENTATIVES FLOOD, UEHLING |
IN (S) RESOURCES | 01/26/2001 | ||
| RE: NON-GAME WILDLIFE | REPRESENTATIVES HURLBERT, LINDAUER |
IN (H) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 03/14/2001 | ||
| RE: CHILD PORNOGRAPHY | REPRESENTATIVES LISKA, ADAMS |
CHAPTER 0057 SLA 83 | 07/13/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/1983 PERMANENT FUND DIVIDENDS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ADAMS, MALONE |
IN (H) FINANCE | 04/12/2001 | ||
| RE: MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTIES | REPRESENTATIVES MILLER, DUNCAN |
IN (H) LABOR & CO | 03/02/2001 | ||
| RE: VICTIMS' RIGHTS/AMEND RULE 32(D)(2)/CRIM PROCEDURE | REPRESENTATIVES FLOOD, CLOCKSIN |
CHAPTER 0154 SLA 84 | 07/05/2001 | ||
| RE: EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES FOR STATE RESIDENTS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MCBRIDE, LARSON |
IN (H) STATE AFFA | 05/19/2001 | ||
| RE PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ADAMS, MILLER |
CHAPTER 0043 SLA 84 | 05/05/2001 | ||
| ESTAB TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP LOAN PROGRAM; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HAYES, HURLBERT |
CHAPTER 0121 SLA 84 | 06/20/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/1983 PERMANENT FUND/EXTENDED; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ADAMS, UEHLING |
CHAPTER 0044 SLA 84 | 05/05/2001 | ||
| RE: LONGEVITY BONUS PROGRAM; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HAYES, ADAMS |
IN (S) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 03/08/2001 | ||
| RE: EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS OF THE GOVERNOR | REPRESENTATIVES BUSSELL, ABOOD |
IN (S) STATE AFFA | 05/18/2001 | ||
| DOTPF USE CALCIUM-MAGNESIUM ACETATE/ICE/DUST CONTROL | REPRESENTATIVES MILLER, DUNCAN |
READ BY GOVERNOR | 06/15/2001 | ||
| RE: COMMERCIAL FISHING/200-MILE ZONE | REPRESENTATIVES BETTISWORTH, CATO |
IN (H) RESOURCES | 02/04/2001 | ||
| RE: PROCESSING OF NATIVE ALLOTMENTS | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, ADAMS |
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR | 07/13/2001 | ||
| RENEGOTIATE/US-CANADA/SALMON TREATY/PRESENT FORM | REPRESENTATIVES BUSSELL, FULLER |
IN (H) FISHERIES THEN RESOURCES | 02/15/2001 | ||
| RE: MARKET/TRANSPORT ALASKA NATURAL GAS | REPRESENTATIVES COWDERY, ABOOD |
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR | 06/29/2001 | ||
| RE: CAPTURE OF ORCAS IN ALASKA WATERS | REPRESENTATIVES SZYMANSKI, MARTIN |
IN (H) RESOURCES | 01/23/2001 | ||
| REQUEST U.S. DEPT/TRANSPORTATION/REVISE TIME ZONES/AK | REPRESENTATIVES WENDTE, BETTISWORTH |
IN (H) STATE AFFA | 02/09/2001 | ||
| RE: ALLOWANCES/VETERANS/EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE | REPRESENTATIVES RINGSTAD, ABOOD |
IN (S) RULES | 05/30/2001 |