HOUSE
BETTE CATO
12th-16th Legislature (1981 -1990)
Representative Bette Cato
District: 6
Party: Democrat
District: 6
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1981-1988 Representative
1989-1990 Representative "Resigned December 31, 1989"
1981-1988 Representative
1989-1990 Representative "Resigned December 31, 1989"
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
05/09/1924;
Irby, Washington
OCCUPATION:
Retired teacher
CHILDREN:
Peter Duane Weber
EDUCATION:
High School: Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Graduate
College/University: Eastern Washington College, 1956-1960,
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Post Graduate: Alaska Methodist University;
Eastern Washington College, Cheney, Washington;
University of Alaska, Fairbanks;
Lewis and Clark, Portland;
Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin
EMPLOYMENT:
President, Valdez American Federation of Teachers;
Vice-President, American Federation of Teachers, State of Alaska
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
American Legion; Beta Sigma Phi;
numerous local organizations and committees;
Life Member, VAFT; American Council of English Teachers
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Travel - tour escorting; Alaska history;
government study; sponsoring youth groups,
i.e., American Legion Boys State, Girls State
MILITARY SERVICE:
US Navy, 1943-1944, Seaman First
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKA RAILROAD ANNUAL REPORT | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 03/27/2001 | ||
| STATE TOLL FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
CHAPTER 165 SLA 88 | 06/17/2001 | ||
| HARVESTOR & PROCESSOR FINANCING BY CFAB | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, CATO |
(H) FIN | 04/30/2001 | ||
| RELOCATION OF UTiliTY FACiliTIES | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
(H) FIN | 03/25/2001 | ||
| REPORTS ON ATTEMPTS TO SELL AK RAILROAD | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2001 | ||
| RESIDENT EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
(H) L&C THEN JUD | 04/17/2001 | ||
| LIMITING CLUB LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, BOYER |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 88 | 04/07/2001 | ||
| TAXATION OF WATERCRAFT MOTOR FUEL | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
(H) TRA THEN FIN | 04/17/2001 | ||
| STUDENT WORKERS IN THE EXEMPT SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 87 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| ALLOCATING THE FISHERIES BUSINESS TAX | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, CATO |
(H) RUL | 04/12/2001 | ||
| EXPAND ALASKA RAILROAD BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
(S) L&C THEN TRA | 03/29/2001 | ||
| LICENSING EXEMPTION FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVER | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, FRANK |
(H) RUL | 03/17/2001 | ||
| REFUND FUEL TAX FOR VESSELS OUTS1DE STATE | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, NAVARRE |
(H) RUL | 05/04/2001 | ||
| SALE OF ALASKA RAILROAD | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
CHAPTER 131 SLA 88 | 06/08/2001 | ||
| SHARE FISH TAX INFORMATION W/LOCAL GOVT. | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, CATO |
CHAPTER 128 SLA 88 | 06/08/2001 | ||
| RAILROAD OPERATIONS REPORT | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
(H) FIN | 05/14/2001 | ||
| NINETEENTH ANNUAL GIRLS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, COTTEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 23 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, COTTEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| TWENTIETH ANNUAL GIRLS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, NAVARRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 54 | 03/16/2001 | ||
| TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, NAVARRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 53 | 03/16/2001 | ||
| COPPER RIVER TOLL ROAD | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, ZAWACKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 86 | 06/09/2001 | ||
| EXPORT OF CRUDE OIL/REFINED OIL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, ZAWACKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| EXEMPTION FOR EARNINGS ON MINORS' PFD'S | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, GRUENBERG |
(S) FIN | 04/19/2001 | ||
| UPGRADE RESURRECTION CREEK ROAD | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
(H) TRA THEN RES | 02/10/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENT HIRE; PROJECTS ON STATE LAND | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, BOYER |
(S) STA THEN L&C THEN JUD THEN FIN | 05/08/2001 | ||
| OUTFITTING IN THE FIELD; GUIDE LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, ADAMS |
(H) RES THEN JUD | 03/16/2001 | ||
| ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS | REPRESENTATIVES HOFFMAN, ADAMS |
(H) FIN | 05/12/2001 | ||
| IMMUN1TY FOR VOLUNTEER RESCUE GROU~S | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIS, KOPONEN |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 88 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| GRADUATE LOANS; ALCOHOL/DRUG EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVES HUDSON, SWACKHAMMER |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 02/08/2001 | ||
| CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVES SWACKHAMMER, GRUENBERG |
(S) CALENDAR 5/9 | 05/09/2001 | ||
| CAPITAL OF NATIVE CORPORATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, GRUENBERG |
(H) L&C THEN JUD THEN FIN | 02/15/2001 | ||
| STATE FORMULA FUNDING FOR EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, WALLIS |
(H) FIN | 04/20/2001 | ||
| FUNDING OF CAPITAL PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVES ZAWACKI, BARNES |
(H) FIN | 04/30/2001 | ||
| USE OF STATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVES POURCHOT, ADAMS |
LEGlS RESOLVE 20 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| COMMENDING THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY | REPRESENTATIVES TAYLOR, HUDSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 02/25/2001 | ||
| CO-SPONSORING MEASURE FROM OTHER HOUSE | REPRESENTATIVES GRUSSENDORF, HANLEY |
(H) RUL | 04/26/2001 | ||
| ALASKA SEAFOOD PRODUCTS/TRADE NAMES | REPRESENTATIVES NAVARRE, SUND |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 04/07/2001 | ||
| ANCHORAGE; 1988 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE | REPRESENTATIVES COLLINS, GRUENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 04/29/2001 | ||
| VOTER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN STATE TAXES | REPRESENTATIVES POURCHOT, PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 05/12/2001 | ||
| OPPOSING COAST GUARD BUDGET CUTS | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, HUDSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 65 | 04/07/2001 |