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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYMENT FOR MEDICARE PREMIUM CHARGES | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CATO |
(H) STA THEN HES THEN JUD THEN FIN | 03/06/2001 | ||
| BOAT SAFETY, ACCIDENTS, & NUMBERING | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, GRUENBERG |
(H) TRA THEN RES THEN JUD | 02/01/2001 | ||
| APPROP: ARCTIC WINTER GAMES | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 89 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| STATE WARRANTS AS NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) L&C THEN FIN | 03/23/2001 | ||
| PREPARATION & MAINTENANCE OF JURY LIST | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 89 | 06/03/2001 | ||
| PAYMENT OF DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIMS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, MENARD |
CHAPTER 133 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| STATE AND MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, HUDSON |
(H) CRA THEN FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| REFRIGERATOR/ICEBOX/FREEZER SAFETY | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 90 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION OR DEFERRAL | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, ELLIS |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 89 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| BOARD OF MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, MENARD |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 04/20/2001 | ||
| APPROP:USN HOME PORT ENV. IMPACT STATEMENT | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 05/01/2001 | ||
| APPROP:MED MALPRACTICE INS. MATCHING FUND | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, GRUENBERG |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 03/08/2001 | ||
| FUNDS FOR PHYSICIAN INSURANCE PREMIUMS | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, GRUENBERG |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 03/08/2001 | ||
| VETERANS' BURIAL ALLOWANCE ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVES HUDSON, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 146 SLA 90 | 06/21/2001 | ||
| ELIGIBILITY FOR PERMANENT FUND DIVIDENDS | REPRESENTATIVES FINKELSTEIN, GRUENBERG |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 04/06/2001 | ||
| LOW-INCOME TUITION WAIVER | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, GRUENBERG |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 01/10/2001 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE/IMITATION CON. SUBS. | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, ELLIS |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 90 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| RELATING TO TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, NAVARRE |
(S) L&C | 05/06/2001 | ||
| APPROP: DIVIDEND FUND | REPRESENTATIVES BOUCHER, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 197 SLA 90 | 06/27/2001 | ||
| BUDGET .PROCESS & APPROPRIATION LIMITS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, KOPONEN |
(H) RUL | 04/18/2001 | ||
| JUDGES IN TAX/ROYALTY CASES & COLLECTION | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, KOPONEN |
(H) RES THEN JUD THEN FIN | 02/12/2001 | ||
| PRESUMPTIVE SENTENCING | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, GRUENBERG |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 03/21/2001 | ||
| DISASTER PREPAREDNESS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, LARSON |
CHAPTER 178 SLA 90 | 06/21/2001 | ||
| 1991 "YEAR OF RECONCILIATION" | REPRESENTATIVES WALLIS, GRUENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 104 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVES FOSTER, GRUENBERG |
(S) STA | 04/28/2001 | ||
| COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF U.S. CONGRESS | REPRESENTATIVES MARTIN, GRUENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING W/O ROYALTY CHANGE | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, COTTEN |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 03/21/2001 | ||
| TAX STATUS/MEDICAL INDEMNITY CORP.(MICA) | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, GOLL, GRUENBERG |
RETURN TO (H) RUL | 04/14/2001 | ||
| COMPENSATION FOR LEGISLATORS | REPRESENTATIVES MARTIN, GRUENBERG |
(H) STA THEN JUD THEN FIN | 01/08/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANDATORY SEATBELTS | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, ULMER |
FAILED (S) ON RECON | 05/07/2001 | ||
| OIL & GAS LEASES & ROYALTY REDUCTION | REPRESENTATIVE BROWN |
CHAPTER 124 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| STATE EMPLOYEES INCENTIVE AWARD SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, KOPONEN |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 89 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| TOBACCO SALES: LICENSING/SALES TO MINORS | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, MENARD |
CHAPTER 125 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| MATERNITY/ADOPTION/FAMILY LEAVE | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ULMER |
(H) RUL | 03/15/2001 | ||
| CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES SPOHNHOLZ, ULMER |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 02/13/2001 | ||
| ADDITIONAL SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE AT KENAI | REPRESENTATIVES NAVARRE, SWACKHAMMER |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 90 | 02/20/2001 | ||
| CERTIFY UNDERGROUND TANK INSTALLERS | REPRESENTATIVE MENARD |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| U OF AK OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, BOYER |
CHAPTER 104 SLA 89 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS | REPRESENTATIVE MENARD |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 90 | 06/07/2001 | ||
| VETERAN/POW STATE HIRING PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, GRUSSENDORF |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 90 | 05/11/2001 | ||
| ARBITRATION COMMISSION/VALDEZ DISASTER | REPRESENTATIVES PETTYJOHN, COLLINS |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 03/31/2001 | ||
| LOCAL ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, BOYER, BROWN |
CHAPTER 136 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PAYMENTS | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, DONLEY |
CHAPTER 137 SLA 90 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, KOPONEN |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 04/18/2001 | ||
| CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES | REPRESENTATIVES FINKELSTEIN, WALLIS |
(H) RUL | 04/23/2001 | ||
| BERING SEA PATROL VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
(H) STA | 05/03/2001 | ||
| PFD CHECKOFF FOR ALC/DRUG ABUSE GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, BOYER |
(H) RUL | 03/23/2001 | ||
| PFD'S FOR DISABLED PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVES HUDSON, MACLEAN |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 90 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| APPROP: 1990 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, LARSON |
(H) CRA THEN FIN | 01/29/2001 | ||
| EXTEND ALASKA STATE FIRE COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, NAVARRE |
(S) STA THEN FIN | 03/22/2001 | ||
| MILITIA REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS | REPRESENTATIVES KUBINA, LARSON |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 90 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| GUIDELINES FOR LITIGATION SETTLEMENT | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, NAVARRE |
AWAITING CONC/RECED | 05/08/2001 | ||
| TELEPHONE SERVICES FOR HEARING IMPAIRED | REPRESENTATIVES BOUCHER, COLLINS |
CHAPTER 139 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| AK HIGHWAY 50TH ANNIV - PROJECT '92 | REPRESENTATIVES SHULTZ, PHILLIPS |
( H) RUL | 03/17/2001 | ||
| STATUE OF FORMER GOVERNOR EGAN | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, BOUCHER |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| POINT WORONZOF NPDES PERMIT | REPRESENTATIVES LEMAN, BOUCHER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 110 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| RESEARCH OIL/GAS PRICE INCREASES IN STATE | REPRESENTATIVES HUDSON, ULMER |
(H) FIN | 05/02/2001 | ||
| ADMIRALTY LAW DEFENSES: EXXON VALDEZ | REPRESENTATIVES TAYLOR, HUDSON |
(H) JUD | 04/29/2001 | ||
| CONFERENCE ON AGING | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 01/08/2001 | ||
| EARTH DAY 1990 | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, ELLIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 79 | 04/20/2001 | ||
| ENDORSE MARIJUANA INITIATIVE | REPRESENTATIVES HANLEY, GOLL, MARTIN |
(H) J UD | 02/20/2001 | ||
| GLOBAL WARMiNG | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, BOYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 111 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| SQUID DRIFTNET FISHERY | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, SWACKHAMMER |
(H) RUL | 01/20/2001 | ||
| FEDERAL LEGISLATION - CHILD CARE SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVES SPOHNHOLZ, ULMER |
(S) HES | 03/16/2001 | ||
| SALTONSTALL-KENNEDY GRANTS & PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, COTTEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| POLITICAL ASYLUM FOR IMMIGRANTS | REPRESENTATIVES MARTIN, ZAWACKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 81 | 04/20/2001 | ||
| STUDENT LOAN TAXATION | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, ELLIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 95 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| APPROPRIATION LIMIT | REPRESENTATIVES FINKELSTEIN, KOPONEN |
TABLED (H) | 05/07/2001 | ||
| FED GRANTS: ALCOHOL/DRUGS/MENTAL HEALTH | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, ELLIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 92 | 05/16/2001 |