HOUSE
RICHARD FOSTER
16th-26th Legislature (1989 -2010)
Representative Richard Foster
District: 23
Party: Democrat
District: 23
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1989-2006 Representative
2007-2008 Representative Majority Whip
2009-2010 Representative Deceased; October 13, 2009
1989-2006 Representative
2007-2008 Representative Majority Whip
2009-2010 Representative Deceased; October 13, 2009
Date/Place of Birth:
August 9, 1946
Nome, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Nome: 1946 - present
Occupation:
Retired Air Taxi
Education:
Nome High School: Graduated 1964
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
- B.B.A.: 1964 - 1968
Military:
3 years service
U.S. Army, Captain
Vietnam Service Medal (2 tours)
Bronze Star Medal
Two Army Commendation Medals
Other Political and Government Positions:
Majority Whip: 1991 - present
Co-Chair, Finance Committee: 1995 - 1996
Chair, Transportation Committee: 1991 - 1994
Co-Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1993 - 1994
Finance Committee: 1993 - 1994, 1997 - present
Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1995 - 2000
Deferred Maintenance Task Force Committee: 1997 - 1998
Alcohol & Alcohol Abuse Task Force Committee: 1993 - 1994
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Court System: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1993 - 2006
- Chair, Transportation & Public Facilities:1993 - 1998, 2001 - 2006
- Co-Chair, Governor: 1995 - 1996
- Co-Chair, Legislature: 1995 - 1996
Bush Caucus: 1989 - present
Business and Professional Positions:
Former Chair, Sitnasuak Native Corporation
Former Board Member, Bering Straits Native Corporation
Member, Nome Eskimo Community (IRA Council)
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Former Board Member, Nome Community Center
Norton Sound Health Corporation
NW Community College
Rotary and Lions Clubs
Pioneer Igloo #1
Federal Selective Service Board
Nome Planning and Zoning Commission
Nome School Board
Nome City Council
Special Interests:
Enjoying the country, Music by Spank The Dog
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCREASE MUNIC. & COMMUNITY ENTITLEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVES MACLEAN, FOSTER |
CHAPTER 122 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| APPROP: MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS | REPRESENTATIVES ZAWACKI, FOSTER |
(H) STA THEN FIN | 01/20/2001 | ||
| LOCAL BOUNDARY COMMISSION HEARINGS/VOTES | REPRESENTATIVES SHULTZ, FOSTER |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| REPEAL PROBATION FEE AUTHORIZATION | REPRESENTATIVES FOSTER, GOLL |
(H) FIN | 03/24/2001 | ||
| NONRETENTION OF TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) HES THEN L&C | 03/03/2001 | ||
| TRANSFER ENTRY PERMITS PENDING CHARGES | REPRESENTATIVES FOSTER, JACKO |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 89 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| SOVIET-AMERICAN ICE CLASSIC | REPRESENTATIVES HUDSON, FOSTER |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 89 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| ELIGIBILITY FOR TRANSFER OF ENTRY PERMIT | REPRESENTATIVES JACKO, FOSTER |
(H) RES THEN JUD | 04/12/2001 | ||
| PUBLICATION OF PROPOSED REGULATORY ACTION | REPRESENTATIVES JACKO, FOSTER |
(H) FI N | 04/18/2001 | ||
| MARMOT DAY; OFFICIAL STATE MARMOT | REPRESENTATIVES MENARD, FOSTER |
(H) RUL | 02/23/2001 | ||
| AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) FIN | 02/23/2001 | ||
| ENDORSE ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION REPORT | REPRESENTATIVES ZAWACKI, FOSTER |
(H) RES | 03/13/2001 | ||
| MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVES FOSTER, GRUENBERG |
(S) STA | 04/28/2001 | ||
| POWERS OF LOCAL BOUNDARY COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVES SHULTZ, FOSTER |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| COMPENSATION FOR SALMON INTERCEPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES ZAWACKI, FOSTER, HANLEY |
AWAITING CONC/RECED | 04/26/2001 | ||
| COMPENSATION FOR SALMON INTERCEPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES ZAWACKI, FOSTER, HANLEY |
AWAITING CONC/RECED | 04/26/2001 | ||
| PACIFIC RIM BASEBALL COMPETITION | REPRESENTATIVES FOSTER, KOPONEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 84 | 04/25/2001 | ||
| ERADICATION OF BURMESE OPIUM CROPS | REPRESENTATIVES FOSTER, MENARD, TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 80 | 04/20/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHWAY FACILITIES/VETERAN MEMORIALS | REPRESENTATIVES ZAWACKI, HUDSON |
(H) STA THEN TRA THEN FIN | 01/20/2001 | ||
| ALASKA NATIVE AFFAIRS COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVES GOLL, ULMER |
(H) STA THEN FIN | 01/23/2001 | ||
| IMMUNITY/TREATMENT OF INTOXICATED PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVES MACLEAN, SWACKHAMMER |
(H) L&C THEN JUD | 02/03/2001 | ||
| CIVIL LIABILITY | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, LARSON |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/28/2001 | ||
| MOTOR FUEL TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES SHARP, MILLER |
(H) RUL | 04/04/2001 | ||
| CERTIFY UNDERGROUND TANK INSTALLERS | REPRESENTATIVE MENARD |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| EXTEND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 03/03/2001 | ||
| TEACHER CERTIFICATION | REPRESENTATIVES MACLEAN, JACKO, LARSON |
( S) HES | 04/02/2001 | ||
| PREPARATION & MAINTENANCE OF JURY LIST | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 89 | 06/03/2001 | ||
| UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS | REPRESENTATIVE MENARD |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 90 | 06/07/2001 | ||
| WARNING SIGNS ON LIQUOR PREMISES | REPRESENTATIVES MACLEAN, ELLIS |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 03/20/2001 | ||
| APPROP: HEALY COGENERATION PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, SHULTZ |
(H) FIN | 04/11/2001 | ||
| SPORT FISHING GUIDES | REPRESENTATIVES MENARD, LARSON |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 04/03/2001 | ||
| PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PAYMENTS | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, DONLEY |
CHAPTER 137 SLA 90 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| MUNICIPAL LIABILITY INSURANCE | REPRESENTATIVES NAVARRE, SWACKHAMMER |
(H) L&C THEN FIN | 04/17/2001 | ||
| BIG LAKE ICE CLASSIC | REPRESENTATIVES MENARD, LARSON |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 90 | 04/25/2001 | ||
| BERING SEA PATROL VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
(H) STA | 05/03/2001 | ||
| PFD PROGRAM HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION | REPRESENTATIVES SHULTZ, PHILLIPS |
(H) STA THEN FlN | 01/19/2001 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE/IMITATION CON. SUBS. | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, ELLIS |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 90 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| FINGERPRINTING OF MINORS | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, LARSON |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 02/07/2001 | ||
| JUVENILE FELONY REVIEW | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, LARSON |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 02/07/2001 | ||
| SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, LARSON |
CHAPTER 196 SLA 90 | 06/27/2001 | ||
| MILITIA REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS | REPRESENTATIVES KUBINA, LARSON |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 90 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| LICENSE FISH SPOTTERS | REPRESENTATIVES MENARD, SWACKHAMMER |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 02/09/2001 | ||
| APPROP:CEMETERY REHABILITAT'N/DEVELOPMENT | REPRESENTATIVES GOLL, MENARD |
(H) FIN | 03/14/2001 | ||
| APPROP: DIVIDEND FUND | REPRESENTATIVES BOUCHER, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 197 SLA 90 | 06/27/2001 | ||
| VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS IN PERS | REPRESENTATIVES MACLEAN, GOLL |
(H) STA THEN FIN | 02/12/2001 | ||
| DISASTER PREPAREDNESS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, LARSON |
CHAPTER 178 SLA 90 | 06/21/2001 | ||
| STATUE OF FORMER GOVERNOR EGAN | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, BOUCHER |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| SUPPORTING PORTS ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, JACKO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCHES IN ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVES JACKO, HOFFMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 05/05/2001 | ||
| NAMING A MOUNTAIN AFTER BRUCE MCGHAN | REPRESENTATIVES MENARD, DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 61 | 02/01/2001 | ||
| ENDORSE MARIJUANA INITIATIVE | REPRESENTATIVES HANLEY, GOLL, MARTIN |
(H) J UD | 02/20/2001 | ||
| ARMY TRAINING IN EKLUTNA GLACIER AREA | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, PHILLIPS |
(H) RES | 01/25/2001 | ||
| COMPENSATION FOR SALMON INTERCEPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES ZAWACKI, FOSTER, HANLEY |
AWAITING CONC/RECED | 04/26/2001 | ||
| COMPENSATION FOR SALMON INTERCEPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES ZAWACKI, FOSTER, HANLEY |
AWAITING CONC/RECED | 04/26/2001 | ||
| STATE JURISDICTION OVER TERRITORIAL SEA | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, HOFFMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 94 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| OWNERSHIP:SUBMERGED LAND-TERRITORIAL SEA | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, HOFFMAN |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 02/21/2001 | ||
| HUD HOUSING PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVES HOFFMAN, WALLIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING W/O ROYALTY CHANGE | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, COTTEN |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 03/21/2001 | ||
| AMEND U.S. CONST. ART I/TERMS OF MEMBERS | REPRESENTATIVES PETTYJOHN, FURNACE, TAYLOR |
(S) STA | 04/27/2001 | ||
| CONST. AMDT: SUBSISTENCE PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVES JACKO, GOLL |
FA I LED (H) | 05/06/2001 |