HOUSE
MAX GRUENBERG
14th-29th Legislature (1985 -2016)
Representative Max Gruenberg
District: 11-B
Party: Democrat
District: 11-B
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1985-1992 Representative
2003-2012 Representative
2013-2014 Representative House Minority Whip
2015-2016 Representative House Minority Whip;Deceased February 14, 2016
1985-1992 Representative
2003-2012 Representative
2013-2014 Representative House Minority Whip
2015-2016 Representative House Minority Whip;Deceased February 14, 2016
:
Date
and Place of Birth:
September 25, 1943
Died:February 14th 2016
San Francisco, California
Occupation:
Family lawyer
Spouse:
Kayla Epstein
Children:
Bruce, daughter-in-law Sionnon, Daniel
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage 1970 to present
Education:
Acalanes High School (Lafayette, California), 1961,
Diploma;
Stanford University, 1961-1965, B.A. Political Science
(certificate in public administration);
UCLA Law School, 1967-1970, J.D.
Military Service:
U.S. Navy, 2 years, Lt.(j.g.), Meritorious Unit
Commendation, Vietnam Service Medal (3 battle stars)
Political and Government Positions:
Secretary, Russian Jack Community Council;
Member, Alaska House of Representative, 1985-1993, 4
terms;
House Majority Leader, 2 terms;
Co-chair, House Judiciary Committee;
Co-chair, House HESS Committee;
President, Alaska Legal Services Corp;
Chair, Governor’s Mental Health Advisory Commission;
Legislative Assistant to Senator Ted Stevens;
Law Clerk Justice Roger Connor, Alaska Supreme Court
Business and Professional Positions:
Partner, Gruenberg, Clover & Holland law firm;
Co-chair, Alaska Bar Association, Family Law Section;
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
Fairview Lions Club;
Board of Directors, Alaska Common Ground;
Veterans of Foreign Wars;
Eagle Scout
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTEND BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS | REPRESENTATIVES MENARD, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 88 | 05/26/2001 | ||
| COURT JURISDICTION & REMOVAL OF JUDGES | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, SUND |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 87 | 06/05/2001 | ||
| PAROLE ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVES SWACKHAMMER, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 87 | 06/15/2001 | ||
| PRIVATE OPERATION/CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVES SWACKHAMMER, GRUENBERG |
(H) HES THEN JUD THEN FIN | 03/13/2001 | ||
| BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS | REPRESENTATIVES MENARD, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 87 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| ANTI-RACKETEERING CRIME BILL | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, GRUENBERG |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 04/03/2001 | ||
| GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 04/08/2001 | ||
| CIVIL LIABILITY OF FOSTER PARENTS | REPRESENTATIVES MARTIN, GRUENBERG |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 04/08/2001 | ||
| EXCISE TAX ON SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, GRUENBERG |
(S) STA THEN HES THEN FIN | 05/13/2001 | ||
| IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, BARNES |
(S) RUL | 05/08/2001 | ||
| SMOKE DETECTORS | REPRESENTATIVES HUDSON, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 129 SLA 88 | 06/08/2001 | ||
| ANATOMICAL GIFTS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, GRUSSENDORF |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 88 | 05/23/2001 | ||
| VOTER REGISTRATION/DRIVERS' LICENSING | REPRESENTATIVES BOUCHER, GRUENBERG |
(S) FIN | 03/15/2001 | ||
| USE OF STATE FOREST· PRODUCTS BY ALASKA RR | REPRESENTATIVES TAYLOR, GRUENBERG |
(H) STA THEN FIN | 02/26/2001 | ||
| CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVES SWACKHAMMER, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 112 SLA 88 | 06/06/2001 | ||
| TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR LEGISLATOR'S EMPLOYEE | REPRESENTATIVES HOFFMAN, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 02/03/2001 | ||
| PIPELINE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 02/17/2001 | ||
| PAYMENT FOR PURCHASES; SCHOOLS/MUNICIP. 's | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 03/30/2001 | ||
| PAROLE & PROBATION | REPRESENTATIVES SWACKHAMMER, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 88 | 05/24/2001 | ||
| TRANSFERS, TO MINORS ACT | REPRESENTATIVES SUND, GRUENBERG |
(S) FIN | 05/09/2001 | ||
| EXPANDING PERS PEACE OFFICER DEF NITION | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 03/28/2001 | ||
| TEMPORARY 0 & G ROYALTY/TAX WAIVERS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H} RES THEN FIN | 02/15/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PLACARDS & REPORTING | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, BARNES |
(H) HES | 03/02/2001 | ||
| TAKEOVER BID DISCLOSURE ACT | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, GRUENBERG |
(H) L&C THEN JUD | 02/15/2001 | ||
| STATUTORY FORM POWER OF ATTORNEY | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 88 | 06/06/2001 | ||
| APPROP: AK BOTTOMFISH DEVELOPMENT PLAN | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 04/21/2001 | ||
| COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 02/15/2001 | ||
| RESIDENT PREFERENCE UNDER CONSTITUTION | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, GRUENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 99 | 06/09/2001 | ||
| RESIDENT HIRE ON FEDERAL PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, GRUENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| ANCHORAGE; 1988 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE | REPRESENTATIVES COLLINS, GRUENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 04/29/2001 | ||
| EXEMPTION FOR EARNINGS ON MINORS' PFD'S | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, GRUENBERG |
(S) FIN | 04/19/2001 | ||
| HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE SOVIET UNION | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, LARSON |
(H) RUL | 02/26/2001 | ||
| NAMING NAVY VESSEL FOR GENERAL CATES | REPRESENTATIVES MARTIN, GRUENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 72 | 06/02/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL FINES AND ORDERS OF RESTITUTION | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, BROWN |
CHAPTER 75 SLA 88 | 05/27/2001 | ||
| AQUATIC FARMING | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, RIEGER |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 02/15/2001 | ||
| STATE SONG; 2ND VERSE OF IIALASKA'S FLAG" | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, DAVIDSON |
(S) STA THEN RES | 02/23/2001 | ||
| ELIGIBILITY FOR PERMANENT FUND DIVIDENDS | REPRESENTATIVES PEARCE, LARSON |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2001 | ||
| RESIDENT HIRE; PROJECTS ON STATE LAND | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, BOYER |
(S) STA THEN L&C THEN JUD THEN FIN | 05/08/2001 | ||
| MANDATORY SEAT BELTS | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, ULMER |
(S) STA THEN L&C THEN FIN | 05/15/2001 | ||
| ART IN PUBLIC PLACES | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIS, KOPONEN |
(H) STA THEN FIN | 03/06/2001 | ||
| EXTEND BOARD OF NURSING | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, HANLEY |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 87 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT RTSj PREGNANCY/ADOPTION/BIRTH | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ULMER |
(S) HES THEN L&C THEN FIN | 05/17/2001 | ||
| HOMICIDE BY ABUSE | REPRESENTATIVES HUDSON, ULMER |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 88 | 05/27/2001 | ||
| ABUSE OF A MINOR | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, HUDSON |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 88 | 05/27/2001 | ||
| PF DIVIDENDS DENIED TO JAILED FELONS | REPRESENTATIVES BARNES, ADAMS |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 88 | 05/25/2001 | ||
| VICTIMS' RTS; RESTITUTION; PRISONERS; ETC DONLEY | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, COLLINS |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 01/25/2001 | ||
| NOTICE OF ACTIONS TO COMMUNITY COUNCILS | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, BOUCHER |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 88 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(H)RUL | 02/19/2001 | ||
| MANDATORY INSURANCE COVERAGE | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, DAVIS |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS/MEDICAL EMPLYMNT | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 04/18/2001 | ||
| APPROP: TOURISM & RECREATION PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(S) RES THEN FIN | 04/30/2001 | ||
| FRANK FERGUSON ENDOWMENT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES FURNACE, PEARCE |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 02/03/2001 | ||
| APPROP: ALASKA TREATMENT CENTER | REPRESENTATIVES FURNACE, PEARCE |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| ALLOW TRADE OF AHFC HELD HOME FOR ANOTHER | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, ELLIS |
(S) RUL | 05/07/2001 | ||
| STATE CONTRACT & JOB SOLICITATION | REPRESENTATIVES PEARCE, SWACKHAMMER |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 04/18/2001 | ||
| HAZARDOUS WASTES/MATERJALS PLACARDS | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, DAVIS |
CHAPTER 143 SLA 88 | 06/08/2001 | ||
| USE OF STATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVES POURCHOT, ADAMS |
LEGlS RESOLVE 20 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| OLDER ALASKANS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(H) STA | 04/29/2001 | ||
| NAME MOUNTAIN FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. | REPRESENTATIVES PETTYJOHN, BARNES |
(S) STA THEN RES | 01/25/2001 | ||
| TOURIST ORIENTED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS | REPRESENTATIVES LARSON, MENARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 107 | 06/07/2001 | ||
| CO-SPONSORING MEASURE FROM OTHER HOUSE | REPRESENTATIVES GRUSSENDORF, HANLEY |
(H) RUL | 04/26/2001 | ||
| FOREIGN EXPORT OF ALASKA CRUDE OIL | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIS, MARTIN |
(H) RES | 02/02/2001 | ||
| USE OF DRIFT NETS ON THE HIGH SEAS | REPRESENTATIVES HOFFMAN, GOLL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 05/13/2001 | ||
| U.S. COAST GUARD REORGANIZATION | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, HUDSON |
(H) STA | 02/09/2001 | ||
| ALASKA SEAFOOD PRODUCTS/TRADE NAMES | REPRESENTATIVES NAVARRE, SUND |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 04/07/2001 | ||
| RESIDENT HIRE ON DEFENSE PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| FEDERAL FUNDS FOR JOB TRAiNING & VOC. ED. | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, KOPONEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| INSURANCE INDUSTRY ANTITRUST EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVES ZAWACKI, NAVARRE |
(S) L&C THEN JUD | 05/17/2001 | ||
| EXPORT OF CRUDE OIL/REFINED OIL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, ZAWACKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| OPPOSING COAST GUARD BUDGET CUTS | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, HUDSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 65 | 04/07/2001 | ||
| BANKRUPTCY CASE LOADS | REPRESENTATIVES MILLER, FRANK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 69 | 05/02/2001 | ||
| RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, AND MISSING YOUTH | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 102 | 06/08/2001 |