SENATE
RICHARD HALFORD
11th-17th Legislature (1979 -1992)
Senator Richard Halford
District: I-A
Party: Republican
District: I-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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL GRANT LAND ENTITLEMENTS | SENATORS HENSLEY, HALFORD |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 87 | 06/05/2001 | ||
| GRANTS/LOANS; ALASKA CLEAN WATER FUND | SENATORS HALFORD, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 87 | 06/08/2001 | ||
| LAPSE OF PRE-1984 CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
THEN FIN | 03/20/2001 | ||
| SPECIAL PLATES FOR PEARL HARBOR VETERANS | SENATORS UEHLING, HALFORD |
(S) RUL | 05/04/2001 | ||
| SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR | SENATORS HALFORD, JONES |
(H) FIN | 05/03/2001 | ||
| BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 04/27/2001 | ||
| CANDIDATE'S USE OF POLITICAL PARTY NAME | SENATORS HALFORD, HENSLEY |
(H) STA THEN JUD | 02/03/2001 | ||
| APPROP: EARNINGS RESERVE TO PF PRINCIPAL | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
(S) RUL | 05/16/2001 | ||
| INCREASE PFD CHECKOFF FOR WINTER OLYMPICS | SENATORS KELLY, HALFORD |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 88 | 01/19/2001 | ||
| APPROP: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 88 | 03/26/2001 | ||
| PRIORITY WAGE CLAIMS IN BANK LIQUIDATIONS | SENATORS HALFORD, KELLY |
(H) FIN | 05/08/2001 | ||
| MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY | SENATORS UEHLING, HALFORD |
CHAPTER 119 SLA 88 | 06/07/2001 | ||
| ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE | SENATORS HALFORD, STURGULEWSKI |
(S) JUD | 01/18/2001 | ||
| INSURANCE MUST COVER ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE | SENATORS BINKLEY, HALFORD |
CHAPTER 150 SLA 88 | 06/09/2001 | ||
| PROHIBIT ALCOHOL DELIVERY TO NONLICENSEE | SENATORS HALFORD, BINKLEY |
CHAPTER 156 SLA 88 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| PURCHASE Of LOANS BY A. I.D.E.A. | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
(H) JUD | 05/08/2001 | ||
| BUSINESS LOAN GUARANTEE/REFINANCE PROGRAM | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
CHAPTER 162 SLA 88 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| STATE EMPLOYEE USE OF TRAVEL BENEFITS | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
(S) TRA | 02/16/2001 | ||
| INCREASING PROPERTY EXEMPTIONS | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
(S) FIN | 02/16/2001 | ||
| MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE/RAILBELT COMMUNITIES | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
(S) FIN | 02/24/2001 | ||
| APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
(H) FIN | 05/05/2001 | ||
| POLITICAL ADVERTISING ON ELECTION DAY | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
(S) STA | 02/13/2001 | ||
| URGING FLEXIBILITY BY LENDERS/COLLECTORS | SENATORS FISCHER, HALFORD |
(H) L&C THEN FIN | 02/11/2001 | ||
| REQUEST GOV TO DIRECT DOT/PF REVIEW AS 02 | SENATOR HALFORD |
(H) RUL | 05/03/2001 | ||
| MAIL & CARGO SERVICE IN RURAL ALASKA | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, HALFORD |
(S) CRA | 02/19/2001 | ||
| USE OF INCOME FROM PERMANENT FUND | SENATORS HALFORD, SZYMANSKI |
(S) JUD THEN FIN | 04/21/2001 | ||
| BUDGET LIMIT/PERM. FUND/BUDGET RESERVE FD | SENATORS FAIKS, HALFORD |
(H) STA THEN JUD THEN FIN | 04/29/2001 | ||
| DEFINITION OF ALASKAN ADIZ | SENATORS HALFORD, BINKLEY |
(S) TRA | 02/02/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; PF DIVIDEND CHECK-OFF | SENATORS UEHLING, HENSLEY |
(H) RUL | 05/16/2001 | ||
| AGRICULTURAL/FISHERY PRODUCT PREFERENCE | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, SZYMANSKI |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 87 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| PAC CONTRIBUTIONS REQUIRED BY EMPLOYERS | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, RODEY |
(S) STA THEN JUD THEN FIN | 04/16/2001 | ||
| IMMUNITY FOR VOLUNTEER RESCUE GROUPS | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, SZYMANSKI |
(S) RUL | 03/16/2001 | ||
| AGRICULTURAL/FISHERIES PRODUCT PREFERENCE | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, SZYMANSKI |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 88 | 05/26/2001 | ||
| ADVISORY COMMISSION ON FEDERAL AREAS | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 88 | 05/03/2001 | ||
| SCHOOL BUS DRIVER LICENSING | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, JONES |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 88 | 03/26/2001 | ||
| FRANK FERGUSON ENDOWMENT FUND | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, STURGULEWSKI |
(S) RUL | 05/09/2001 | ||
| SUSPENSION OF MINOR'S DRIVING LICENSE | SENATORS BINKLEY, FISCHER |
(S) JUD THEN FIN | 03/14/2001 | ||
| ESTABLISH ERNIE HAUGEN PUBLIC USE AREA | SENATORS JONES, KELLY |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 88 | 06/06/2001 | ||
| LEASE AND SALE OF MATANUSKA MAID CREAMERY | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, SZYMANSKI |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 04/06/2001 | ||
| PROMOTION OF THE IDITAROD RACE | SENATORS FAIKS, KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 04/29/2001 | ||
| OPPOSING INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX | SENATORS FAIKS, BENNETT |
(H) STA THEN FIN | 03/27/2001 | ||
| FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME AWARENESS WEEK | SENATORS BINKLEY, HENSLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 74 | 05/02/2001 | ||
| URGING STUDY OF AK HISTORY & GOVERNMENT | SENATORS HENSLEY, FAIKS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 77 | 05/05/2001 | ||
| BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY PROGRAMS | SENATORS FISCHER, FAIKS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 91 | 06/17/2001 | ||
| U.S. COAST GUARD REORGANIZATION | SENATORS DUNCAN, ABOOD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 02/20/2001 | ||
| RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS | SENATORS RODEY, SZYMANSKI |
(H) JUD | 03/11/2001 | ||
| SALMON INTERCEPTION | SENATORS BINKLEY, JONES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| KOREAN AIRLINES BOAR~ING RIGHTS/ANCHORAGE | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, UEHLING |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| ANCHORAGE; 1988 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE | SENATORS KELLY, STURGULEWSKI |
(S) STA | 04/07/2001 | ||
| SUPPORTING ALASKA AIRLINES' CURRENT LOGO | SENATORS KELLY, ABOOD |
(H) STA | 01/22/2001 | ||
| SOUTHSIDE VISITORS' CENTER FOR DENALI | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, JOSEPHSON |
(S) STA THEN RES | 01/13/2001 | ||
| SUPPORT AK AIRLINES FLIGHTS TO SIBERIA | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, HENSLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 50 | 02/25/2001 | ||
| FOREIGN FISHING/BERING SEA "DONUT" | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, ZHAROFF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 51 | 03/16/2001 |