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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENTAL LICENSING BY CREDENTIALS | SENATOR HALFORD |
FAILED (S) ON RECON | 04/05/2001 | ||
| AHFC: INTEREST RATE ON MORTGAGE LOANS | SENATORS HALFORD, UEHLING |
(S) B&E THEN L&C THEN FIN | 03/01/2001 | ||
| APPROP: EARNINGS RES. TO PF PRINCIPAL | SENATORS HALFORD, JONES |
(S) FIN | 04/22/2001 | ||
| OIL SPILL FEE ON OIL TO CONTROL POLLUTION | SENATORS HALFORD, JONES |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/22/2001 | ||
| VALDEZ DISASTER INVESTIGATIVE COMMISSION | SENATORS FAIKS, HALFORD |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 89 | 05/12/2001 | ||
| MEDICAID FRAUD INVESTIGATION/PROSECUTION | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) JUD THEN FIN | 05/05/2001 | ||
| REENLIST BONUS NAT'L GUARD/NAVAL MILITIA | SENATORS DUNCAN, HALFORD |
CHAPTER 184 SLA 90 | 06/21/2001 | ||
| FARM USE EXEMPTION FOR GREENHOUSES | SENATORS COGHILL, HALFORD |
(S) FIN | 03/05/2001 | ||
| PROMOTION OF COL. LARS L. JOHNSON | SENATORS KELLY, HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 02/23/2001 | ||
| TRANSPORTATION OF SUBSISTENCE RESOURCES | SENATORS HALFORD, COGHILL |
FAILED (S) ON RECON | 06/29/2001 | ||
| MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR VETERANS | SENATORS ADAMS, HALFORD |
(S) STA | 01/25/2001 | ||
| USE OF INCOME FROM PERMANENT FUND | SENATORS HALFORD, KERTTULA |
(S) JUD THEN FIN | 04/22/2001 | ||
| FDIC LIQUIDATION POLICIES | SENATORS RODEY, HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 86 | 05/03/2001 | ||
| NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALASKA | SENATORS ZHAROFF, HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 66 | 03/05/2001 | ||
| ANILCA FUNDS FOR FISH/GAME COMMITTEES | SENATORS COGHILL, HALFORD |
(H) FIN | 05/03/2001 | ||
| MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MORATORIUM | SENATORS FAIKS, HALFORD |
(H) RUL | 03/14/2001 | ||
| CREATE ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST FUND | SENATORS HALFORD, ELIASON |
(S) FIN | 03/12/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPROP: DEFIBRILLATION EQUIP/ANCHORAGE | SENATORS UEHLING, FAIKS |
( S) HES THEN FIN | 01/31/2001 | ||
| FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION OF SENTENCES | SENATORS BINKLEY, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 90 | 03/05/2001 | ||
| LAPSE OF CAPITAL PROJECT APPROPRIATIONS | SENATORS POURCHOT, ADAMS |
(S) FI N | 04/04/2001 | ||
| ARBITRATION COMMISSION/VALDEZ DISASTER | SENATORS KELLY, KERTTULA |
(H) JUD | 05/07/2001 | ||
| OIL/HAZ. SUBST. CONTINGENCY PLANS | SENATORS DUNCAN, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 89 | 06/02/2001 | ||
| FLAGGING RECORDS OF MISSING CHILDREN | SENATORS UEHLING, KELLY |
CHAPTER 202 SLA 90 | 06/28/2001 | ||
| MEDICAID WAIVERS FOR HOME-BASED SERVICES | SENATORS UEHLING, FAHRENKAMP |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 90 | 05/03/2001 | ||
| ILLEGAL DRUGS/SCHOOLS/PREGNANT WOMEN | SENATORS FAIKS, JONES |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 04/20/2001 | ||
| RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM | SENATORS DUNCAN, FAIKS |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 90 | 03/31/2001 | ||
| PERS BENEFITS FOR PROBATION OFFICERS | SENATORS DUNCAN, ZHAROFF |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 90 | 05/14/2001 | ||
| PROHIBITION OF FINFISH FARMING | SENATORS ELIASON, JONES |
(S) RES THEN FIN | 01/19/2001 | ||
| SCHOOL TRAINING FOR ALCOHOL BIRTH DEFECTS | SENATORS BINKLEY, ZHAROFF |
CHAPTER 152 SLA 90 | 06/21/2001 | ||
| MARINE HIGHWAY ACCOUNTING & FUNDING | SENATORS DUNCAN, JONES |
CHAPTER 193 SLA 90 | 06/26/2001 | ||
| PROHIBIT USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS IN CAMPAIGNS | SENATORS COGHILL, FISCHER |
(S) STA THEN FIN | 02/06/2001 | ||
| WILD GAME MEAT SALVAGE | SENATORS COGHILL, FRANK |
(S) FIN | 04/19/2001 | ||
| SUPPORT FOR HATCHER PASS SKI AREA | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 03/06/2001 | ||
| ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION | SENATORS BINKLEY, KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 73 | 04/10/2001 | ||
| AK HIGHWAY 50TH ANNIV - PROJECT '92 | SENATORS COGHILL, FAIKS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 03/30/2001 | ||
| CONFERENCE ON AGING | SENATORS POURCHOT, KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 91 | 05/08/2001 | ||
| TEEN PREGNANCY TASK FORCE | SENATORS PEARCE, STURGULEWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 101 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| ENDORSE MARIJUANA INITIATIVE | SENATORS FAIKS, COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 03/28/2001 | ||
| GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON SMALL BUSINESS | SENATORS PEARCE, STURGULEWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 90 | 05/03/2001 | ||
| STOP FEDERAL OIL LEASES IN BRISTOL BAY | SENATORS ZHAROFF, ADAMS |
(S) O&G THEN RES | 01/11/2001 | ||
| INCREASE CHiNOOK SALMON QUOTA | SENATORS ELIASON, JONES |
LEGIS RESOLVE | 02/07/2001 | ||
| STATE GRANT FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, STURGULEWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 23 | 05/01/2001 | ||
| FEDERAL WILDERNESS AREAS IN THE STATE | SENATORS FAIKS, COGHILL |
(S) RUL | 03/31/2001 | ||
| NATIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY | SENATORS FAIKS, FAHRENKAMP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 45 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | SENATORS UEHLING, KELLY |
(H) RES | 03/06/2001 | ||
| REPAIR OF SCHOOLS ON MILITARY BASES | SENATORS POURCHOT, UEHLING |
(S) RUL | 03/16/2001 | ||
| FISHERY CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT ACT | SENATORS BINKLEY, JONES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 05/04/2001 | ||
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE FOR VETERANS | SENATORS JONES, ZHAROFF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| IMPLEMENTATION OF 10TH AMENDMENT | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, STURGULEWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 46 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| TAIWAN INTERCEPTION OF ALASKA SALMON | SENATORS JONES, BINKLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 44 | 05/10/2001 | ||
| JOINT COMMISSION/STATUS OF ALASKA NATIVES | SENATORS ADAMS, STURGULEWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 60 | 01/30/2001 | ||
| NO NET LOSS WETLANDS POll CY | SENATORS FRANK, KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 57 | 01/25/2001 |