SENATE
JOSEPH JOSEPHSON
3rd-15th Legislature (1963 -1988)
Senator Joseph Josephson
District: G-A
Party: Democrat
District: G-A
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1963-1966 Representative
1969-1970 Senator
1971-1972 Senator Resigned August 1972; vacancy was not filled
1983-1988 Senator
1963-1966 Representative
1969-1970 Senator
1971-1972 Senator Resigned August 1972; vacancy was not filled
1983-1988 Senator
OCCUPATION:
Lawyer from Anchorage
EMPLOYMENT:
Former Assistant to U.S. Senator Bartlett;
City Councilman, Anchorage;
Member, Borough Assembly, Anchorage;
Faculty, Anchorage Community College;
Faculty, Alaska Methodist University;
State Co-Chairman, Joint State-Federal Land Use Planning Commission
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, American Bar Association;
Member, Alaska Bar Association;
Member, Anchorage Bar Association
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
06/03/1933
Trenton, New Jersey
SPOUSE:
Karla Zander
CHILDREN:
Peter Ben, Andrew Lewis, Sara
EDUCATION:
High School: Trenton, New Jersey
College/University: University of Chicago, Bachelor of Arts, 1953
College/University: Catholic University America, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1961
MILITARY SERVICE:
U.S. Army, Military Police, 2 Years, 1955-57
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Legislative Service:
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 7th (1971-1972)
- 6th (1969-1970)
- 4th (1965-1966)
- 3rd (1963-1964)
Legislative Service:
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 7th (1971-1972)
- 6th (1969-1970)
- 4th (1965-1966)
- 3rd (1963-1964)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE: REGULATION/PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE EXAMINERS; ED | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, FAIKS |
IN (5) FINANCE | 03/24/2001 | ||
| RE: ESTAB AIR TAXI/AIR SCHOOL OPERATORS | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, ELIASON |
IN (5) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 02/08/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT/EDUCATION/AVIATION TRAINING; ED | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/23/2001 | ||
| RE: PROTECTION OF THE ELDERLY | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, FISCHER |
CHAPTER 0036 SLA 83 | 06/30/2001 | ||
| RE: BOARD OF NURSING | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S)' RULES | 03/29/2001 | ||
| RE: CREATE AK ATHLETIC COMMISSION/REGULATE SPORTS | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 03/09/2001 | ||
| RE: EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES/STATE RESIDENTS; ED | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, FAHRENKAMP |
CHAPTER 0072 SLA 83 | 07/15/2001 | ||
| FREE/CHOOSE PROVIDERS/MEDICAL/HOSPITAL POLICIES; ED | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
RET (S) RULES | 03/08/2001 | ||
| RE: ELEVATOR SAFETY STANDARDS | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 0031 SLA 83 | 06/29/2001 | ||
| FORGIVE DEBTS/POLITICAL SUBDIVISION/JUDICIAL; ED | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 04/13/2001 | ||
| RE: SCHOLARSHIP LOAN PROGRAM | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) HESS THEN FINANCE | 03/22/2001 | ||
| RE: ETHICS IN THE LEGISLATURE; ED | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) REFORM THEN STATE AFFAIRS | 03/22/2001 | ||
| ESTAB CAPITAL PROJECTS ADVISORY CMSN | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, KERTTULA |
IN (5) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 03/30/2001 | ||
| RE: MOTOR VEHICLES; ED | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 06/26/2001 | ||
| ESTAB LOW COST/INCOME HOUSING FUND/C&RA | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, FISCHER |
IN (S) FINANCE | 05/23/2001 | ||
| TRANSFER PORTION/APPROP/LOW-INCOME HOUSING FUND; ED | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, FISCHER |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 04/14/2001 | ||
| RE: MULTIFAMILY HOUSING/AK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT; ED | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, FISCHER |
IN (S) FINANCE | 06/03/2001 | ||
| RE: LOANS/AK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; ED | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, FISCHER |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 04/14/2001 | ||
| RE: PRESUMPTIONS/AK WORKERS' COMPENSATION | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, RODEY |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN JUDICIARY | 03/20/2001 | ||
| RE: DEREGULATION/INTEREST RATES; ED | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) LABOR & CO | 04/22/2001 | ||
| RE: JOINT VENTURE ALASKA BIDDER | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, FAHRENKAMP |
IN (S) RULES | 05/04/2001 | ||
| RE: PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK; ED | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 05/18/2001 | ||
| RE: RESIDENTS OF THE ALASKA PIONEERS' HOME | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, JOSEPHSON |
IN (5) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 01/09/2001 | ||
| RE: PREMARITAL BLOOD TESTS/LICENSE APPLICATIONS; ED | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 0134 SLA 84 | 07/02/2001 | ||
| RE: TREATMENT OF MENTALLY ILL PERSONS | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, FAIKS |
CHAPTER 0142 SLA 84 | 07/02/2001 | ||
| ESTAB A PREFERENCE RIGHT TO LAND | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) RESOURCESTHEN FINANCE | 01/17/2001 | ||
| ESTAB/ASBESTOS HEALTH HAZARD ABATEMENT PROGRAM; ED | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, RODEY |
IN (H) HESS | 05/31/2001 | ||
| APPROPS/STATEWIDE CRIME LAB FACILITY/ANCHORAGE; ED | SENATORS FAIKS, JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) FINANCE | 02/09/2001 | ||
| RE: PERMITS FOR GAMES OF CHANCE/CONTESTS OF SKILL | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, RODEY |
RET (S) HESS | 03/29/2001 | ||
| RE: INCREASES IN CHARGES/RESIDENCE/AK PIONEERS' HOME | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 02/22/2001 | ||
| RE: DISCRIMINATORY CONDUCT | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (H) JUDICIARY | 05/25/2001 | ||
| RE: VITAL STATISTICS RECORDS | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) C&RA THEN JUDICIARY | 02/09/2001 | ||
| RE: PUBLIC UTILITY CONSUMER REPRESENTATION; ED | SENATORS FISCHER, JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 02/10/2001 | ||
| RE: PREMARITAL BLOOD TESTS; ED | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) HESS THEN JUDICIARY | 02/13/2001 | ||
| RE: SOCIAL SERVICES FUND | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/20/2001 | ||
| RE: INTEREST/SERVICE CHARGES/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; ED | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 02/13/2001 | ||
| RE: STORAGE/DISPOSAL/HAZARDOUS WASTE/TOXIC SUBSTANCES | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, FISCHER |
IN (S) RESOURCESTHEN FINANCE | 02/13/2001 | ||
| RE: UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES/CONSUMER/BUSINESS PROTECTION | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN JUDICIARY | 02/13/2001 | ||
| REQ GOV/DEPT/ADMIN/STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/19/2001 | ||
| REQUEST GOV DESIGNATE OCT. 16/WORLD FOOD DAY/ALASKA | SENATOR JOSEPHSON |
READ BY GOVERNOR | 04/04/2001 | ||
| RE: AMEND/U.S. CONSTITUTION/FAVOR CERTAIN RESIDENTS | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, RAY |
IN (H) JUDICIARY | 03/28/2001 |
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 | ||
| ESTAB TANANA VALLEY STATE FOREST; ED | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, FISCHER |
CHAPTER 0091 SLA 83 | 07/22/2001 | ||
| ESTAB MARINE PARK UNITS/AK STATE PARK SYSTEM; ED | SENATORS FISCHER, BENNETT |
CHAPTER 0064 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: DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION | SENATORS FISCHER, KERTTULA |
IN (S) RULES | 04/18/2001 | ||
| RE: PERMITS/GAMES OF CHANCE/CONTESTS OF SKILL | SENATORS FISCHER, FAIKS |
CHAPTER 0059 SLA 83 | 07/14/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROPS/ANCHORAGE/EKLUTNA/KOTZEBUE/YAKUTAT/DOE; ED | SENATORS FAIKS, FISCHER |
IN (H) FINANCE | 04/13/2001 | ||
| ESTAB WATERFOWL CONSERVATION STAMP AND FEE; ED | SENATORS RODEY, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0071 SLA 84 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| RE: PUBLIC MEETINGS; ED | SENATORS FISCHER, FAHRENKAMP |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN JUDICIARY | 06/25/2001 | ||
| RE: INCOME OF AK PIONEERS' HOME RESIDENTS | SENATORS FISCHER, ZIEGLER |
IN (S) RULES | 02/24/2001 | ||
| ESTAB VET DISCOUNT/STATE LAND DISPOSALS | SENATORS FISCHER, FAHRENKAMP |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 01/09/2001 | ||
| REPEAL TERMINATION DATE/ACT/SUPREME COURT/FACILITIES;ED | SENATORS SACKETT, ZIEGLER |
IN (H) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 02/01/2029 | ||
| RE: FOOD BANKS | SENATORS FERGUSON, KELLY, SACKETT |
CHAPTER 0075 SLA 84 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| RE: VETERANS EXPOSED TO RADIATION/NUCLEAR/AGENT ORANGE | SENATORS FISCHER, MOSS |
IN (H) HESS | 04/30/2001 | ||
| ESTAB ANNUITY PRGM/AMEND LONGEVITY BONUS/PERM FUND; ED | SENATORS HALFORD, STURGULEWSKI |
IN (S) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 02/13/2001 | ||
| RE: COURT FACILITIES; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, ELIASON |
IN (S) RULES | 04/17/2001 | ||
| RE: LONGEVITY BONUS PROGRAM; ED | SENATORS RODEY, FAIKS |
IN (S) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 02/13/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DOTPF/FACILITY FOR SENSORY IMPAIRED; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, FISCHER |
IN (S) HESS 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 | ||
| PASS HR 1176/S 137/CONGRESS/MORTGAGE BONDS/EXEMPT | SENATORS RODEY, FISCHER |
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR | 06/30/2001 | ||
| RE: TRAINING OF PHYSICIANS | SENATORS KERTTULA, STURGULEWSKI |
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR | 04/27/2001 | ||
| RE: ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS | SENATORS HALFORD, KERTTULA |
IN (H) JUDICIARY | 04/03/2001 | ||
| AMEND/AK CONSTITUTION/INVEST AK PERMANENT FUND IN STATE | SENATORS RAY, KELLY |
IN (S) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 02/03/2001 | ||
| RE: NUCLEAR FREE ARCTIC | SENATORS FISCHER, FERGUSON |
IN (H) STATE AFFA THEN JUDICIARY | 05/24/2001 |
Legislative Service:
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 7th (1971-1972)
- 6th (1969-1970)
- 4th (1965-1966)
- 3rd (1963-1964)