SENATE
RICHARD HALFORD
11th-17th Legislature (1979 -1992)
Senator Richard Halford
District: H-A
Party: Republican
District: H-A
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE: CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION; ED | SENATORS HALFORD, FISCHER |
IN (5) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 02/02/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/ANCHORAGE/EKLUTNA WATER PROJECT; ED | SENATORS HALFORD, KELLY |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN C&RA THEN FINANCE | 04/19/2001 | ||
| TRANSFER FORFEITED AIRCRAFT/CIVIL AIR PATROL | SENATORS BENNETT, HALFORD |
IN (S) JUDICIARY | 05/04/2001 | ||
| RE: CERTAIN LICENSES, PERMITS AND REGISTRATIONS; ED | SENATORS HALFORD, BENNETT |
CHAPTER 0081 SLA 84 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| LIMIT ISSUE MUNI G.O. BOND DEBT; ED | SENATORS HALFORD, KELLY |
IN (S) C&RA THEN JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 05/31/2001 | ||
| RE: PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM; ED | SENATORS HALFORD, SACKETT |
IN (S) FINANCE | 01/30/2001 | ||
| RE: CHILD ABUSE | SENATORS KERTTULA, HALFORD |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 05/11/2001 | ||
| RE: PERSONAL SAFETY CURRICULUM/PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SENATORS KERTTULA, HALFORD |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 03/28/2001 | ||
| ESTAB HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIMES/MOBILE HOMES | SENATOR HALFORD |
IN (H) LABOR & CO | 05/29/2001 | ||
| ESTAB ANNUITY PRGM/AMEND LONGEVITY BONUS/PERM FUND; ED | SENATORS HALFORD, STURGULEWSKI |
IN (S) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 02/13/2001 | ||
| RE: HEARSAY EVIDENCE/SEXUAL OFFENSES/RULE 6(R) | SENATORS KERTTULA, HALFORD |
IN (H) JUDICIARY | 05/10/2001 | ||
| RE: COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF FISHERIES | SENATORS HALFORD, KERTTULA |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 02/13/2001 | ||
| RE: TEACHING OF SIGN LANGUAGE | SENATORS HALFORD, ELIASON |
IN (S) RULES | 06/10/2001 | ||
| REQUEST US DEPT/TRANSPORTATIDN/REVISE TIME ZONE/AK | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN TRANSPORTATION | 01/28/2001 | ||
| RE: ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS | SENATORS HALFORD, KERTTULA |
IN (H) JUDICIARY | 04/03/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE: BONDING ACT/COORDINATION OF BOND SALES | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, FISCHER |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 02/25/2001 | ||
| RE: COMPENSATE STATE OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES | SENATORS SACKETT, FAIKS |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/25/2001 | ||
| RE: EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES/STATE RESIDENTS; ED | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, FAHRENKAMP |
CHAPTER 0072 SLA 83 | 07/15/2001 | ||
| SUPPL APPROP/DEPT NATURAL RESOURCES/LAND ENTITLE; ED | SENATORS FAIKS, FISCHER |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 03/17/2001 | ||
| RE: AK LONGEVITY BONUS; ED | SENATORS RODEY, FISCHER |
IN (S) RESIDENCY THEN JUDICIARY | 03/24/2001 | ||
| PROHIBIT PROVISIONS/RENTAL AGREEMENTS/FIREARMS | SENATORS KELLY, PETTYJOHN |
IN (5) LABOR & CO THEN JUDICIARY | 06/02/2001 | ||
| ESTAB VET DISCOUNT/STATE LAND DISPOSALS | SENATORS FISCHER, FAHRENKAMP |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 01/09/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DOTPF/LOCAL SERVICE ROADS AND TRAILS; ED | SENATORS FERGUSON, KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 02/08/2001 | ||
| RE: ALASKA AGRICULTURAL LOAN ACT | SENATORS FAIKS, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0082 SLA 84 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| RE: USE ANIMALS/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES/STATE PARKS | SENATORS FAIKS, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0016 SLA 84 | 03/14/2001 | ||
| ESTAB AK RAILROAD CORP/MANAG~ & OPERATE AK RAILROAD; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, FAIKS |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/20/2001 | ||
| REPEAL PROVISIONS OF LAW / PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION; ED | SENATORS FAIKS, MULCAHY |
CHAPTER 0002 SLA 84 | 01/30/2001 | ||
| RE: REGULATION OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS | SENATORS FAIKS, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0011 SLA 84 | 03/08/2001 | ||
| RE: COMPENSATION OF LEGISLATORS | SENATORS PETTYJOHN, KELLY |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 01/18/2001 | ||
| RE: CHILD ABUSE | SENATORS RODEY, BENNETT |
IN (S) HESS THEN JUDICIARY | 01/20/2001 | ||
| ESTAB/ASBESTOS HEALTH HAZARD ABATEMENT PROGRAM; ED | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, RODEY |
IN (H) HESS | 05/31/2001 | ||
| RE: VETERANS EXPOSED TO RADIATION/NUCLEAR/AGENT ORANGE | SENATORS FISCHER, MOSS |
IN (H) HESS | 04/30/2001 | ||
| RE: LEASES BY THE STATE; ED | SENATORS BENNETT, SACKETT |
IN (H) STATE AFFA | 04/30/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DOTPF/FACILITY FOR SENSORY IMPAIRED; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, FISCHER |
IN (S) HESS THEN FINANCE | 02/13/2001 | ||
| RE: LEGISLATIVE HALL FOR THE LEGISLATURE | SENATORS PETTYJOHN, FAIKS |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 02/09/2001 | ||
| PASS HR 1176/S 137/CONGRESS/MORTGAGE BONDS/EXEMPT | SENATORS RODEY, FISCHER |
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR | 06/30/2001 | ||
| AMEND AK CONSTITUTION/RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS | SENATORS RODEY, KERTTULA |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN JUDICIARY | 06/15/2001 | ||
| RE: CAPTURE OF ORCAS IN ALASKA WATERS | SENATORS FISCHER, RODEY |
IN (H) JUDICIARY | 05/16/2001 |