HOUSE
DRUE PEARCE
14th-22nd Legislature (1985 -2002)
Representative Drue Pearce
District: 9-A
Party: Republican
District: 9-A
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1985-1988 Representative
1989-1994 Senator
1995-1996 Senator Senate President
1997-1998 Senator
1999-2000 Senator Senate President
2001-2002 Senator Resigned June 18, 2001
1985-1988 Representative
1989-1994 Senator
1995-1996 Senator Senate President
1997-1998 Senator
1999-2000 Senator Senate President
2001-2002 Senator Resigned June 18, 2001
Date/Place of Birth:
4/2/51; Fairfield, IL
Occupation:
Small Business Owner
Spouse:
Michael F.G. Williams
Children:
Tate Hanna Pearce-Williams
Residency in Alaska:
Fairbanks, 1977-79; Kotzebue, 1981-82; Anchorage, 1979-81 and 1982-present
Education:
College - Indiana University, B.A. Biological Sciences, 1973
Post Graduate - Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, M.P.A. 1984;
University of Virginia, Darden School of Business, The Executive Program, 1989
Political and Government Positions:
Senate President, 1995-96; The Energy Council, Executive Committee: 1989-present, Chair, 1993-94; SUMMERSCENE, Director; The Louisville Zoo, Curator, 1974-77
Business and Professional Positions:
Partner, Cloverland Inc. Resources Consultant, ASRC; Former Officer, Bank of the North; Chemistry/Biology Teacher
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Boards: Alaska Special Olympics, AWAIC, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation; Member: Anchorage Chamber, Commonwealth North, AOPA, RDC, Alliance, Alaska Miners, AFRW, USTA
Special Interests:
My family, our home and friends, flying, community service, cooking, reading, United Methodist Church
Legislative Service:
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Legislative Service:
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULATION OF GAMBLING; AK GAMBLING BOARD | REPRESENTATIVES PETTYJOHN, PEARCE |
(H) L&C THEN JUD THEN FIN | 02/11/2001 | ||
| ELIGIBILITY FOR PERMANENT FUND DIVIDENDS | REPRESENTATIVES PEARCE, LARSON |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2001 | ||
| OPTION TO PUT PF DIVIDEND BACK INTO FUND | REPRESENTATIVES PEARCE, POURCHOT |
(H) RUL | 04/06/2001 | ||
| CO-SIGNERS & COLLECTION OF STUDENT LOANS | REPRESENTATIVES PEARCE, HANLEY |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 02/16/2001 | ||
| TRAFFIC FINES REDUCED IF SEAT BELT WORN | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIS, PEARCE |
(H) STA THEN JUD | 03/02/2001 | ||
| INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY | REPRESENTATIVES PEARCE, HANLEY |
(H) TRA THEN L&C THEN FIN | 03/25/2001 | ||
| SUSPEND CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES | REPRESENTATIVES RIEGER, PEARCE |
(H) FIN | 03/25/2001 | ||
| LEAD AGENCY; PERMITS/DETERMINATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES PEARCE, BARNES |
(H) RES THEN CRA THEN FIN | 04/10/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| STATE CONTRACT & JOB SOLICITATION | REPRESENTATIVES PEARCE, SWACKHAMMER |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 04/18/2001 | ||
| INCREASE PENALTY; MULTIPLE THEFT OFFENSES | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, PEARCE |
CHAPTER 133 SLA 88 | 06/08/2001 | ||
| ENCOURAGING LOCAL HIRE | REPRESENTATIVES PEARCE, BOUCHER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 100 | 06/09/2001 | ||
| VOTER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN STATE TAXES | REPRESENTATIVES POURCHOT, PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 05/12/2001 | ||
| SOUTHSIDE VISITORS' CENTER FOR DENALI | REPRESENTATIVES PEARCE, SPRINGER |
(S) STA THEN RES | 03/18/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUATIC FARMING | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, RIEGER |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 02/15/2001 | ||
| WORK IN UNDERGROUND MINES | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, HUDSON |
(H) L&C THEN JUD | 03/04/2001 | ||
| OUTFITTING IN THE FIELD; GUIDE LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, ADAMS |
(H) RES THEN JUD | 03/16/2001 | ||
| PATRONIZING A PROSTITUTE | REPRESENTATIVES COLLINS, DONLEY |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 03/20/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| RELEASE OF MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVES RIEGER, LARSON |
(H) TRA THEN JUD | 03/31/2001 | ||
| NOTICE OF ACTIONS TO COMMUNITY COUNCILS | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, BOUCHER |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 88 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| PACIFIC RIM LANGUAGE GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, MARTIN |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 04/06/2001 | ||
| PENALTY FOR DRUNK DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, KOPONEN |
(S) STA THEN JUD | 04/27/2001 | ||
| CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVES SWACKHAMMER, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 112 SLA 88 | 06/06/2001 | ||
| ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE | REPRESENTATIVES HANLEY, BARNES |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 88 | 05/26/2001 | ||
| APPROP: TOURISM & RECREATION PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(S) RES THEN FIN | 04/30/2001 | ||
| ENLARGE MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD OF EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(H) HES | 04/22/2001 | ||
| COURT INSTRUCTIONS ON CHILD'S CREDIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVES COLLINS, FURNACE |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 02/03/2001 | ||
| ALLOW TRADE OF AHFC HELD HOME FOR ANOTHER | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, ELLIS |
(S) RUL | 05/07/2001 | ||
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PLACARDS & REPORTING | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, BARNES |
(H) HES | 03/02/2001 | ||
| HAZARDOUS WASTES/MATERJALS PLACARDS | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, DAVIS |
CHAPTER 143 SLA 88 | 06/08/2001 | ||
| OPEN CONTAINERS/ALCOHOL IN MOTOR VEHICLES | REPRESENTATIVES FRANK, MILLER |
CHAPTER 142 SLA 88 | 06/08/2001 | ||
| PREFERENCE FOR RECYCLED At< PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVES FRANK, MENARD |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 88 | 05/26/2001 | ||
| FUNDING OF CAPITAL PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVES ZAWACKI, BARNES |
(H) FIN | 04/30/2001 | ||
| OPPOSING INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX | REPRESENTATIVES PETTYJOHN, BARNES |
(H) STA THEN FIN | 03/20/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MINORITY SEATS ON STANDING COMMITTEES | REPRESENTATIVES PETTYJOHN, COLLINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 109 | 07/08/2001 | ||
| CO-SPONSORING MEASURE FROM OTHER HOUSE | REPRESENTATIVES GRUSSENDORF, HANLEY |
(H) RUL | 04/26/2001 | ||
| FEDERAL FUNDS FOR JOB TRAiNING & VOC. ED. | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, KOPONEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| ANCHORAGE; 1988 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE | REPRESENTATIVES COLLINS, GRUENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 04/29/2001 | ||
| PETROLEUM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | REPRESENTATIVES ZAWACKI, ADAMS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 92 | 05/26/2001 | ||
| SIZE OF AIRCRAFT NUMBERS; FAA REGULATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES FRANK, ADAMS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 58 | 03/16/2001 | ||
| FEDERAL HiGHWAY & AIRPORT TRUST FUNDS | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIS, KOPONEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 103 | 06/02/2001 |