SENATE
DRUE PEARCE
14th-22nd Legislature (1985 -2002)
Senator Drue Pearce
District: G-A
Party: Republican
District: G-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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE AID FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, PEARCE |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2001 | ||
| AIRPORT SECURITY POLICE | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, PEARCE |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 89 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| MEDICAID: DAY HEALTH CARE & RESPITE CARE | SENATORS UEHLING, PEARCE |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 04/02/2001 | ||
| NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE | SENATORS RODEY, PEARCE |
( S) RUL | 04/07/2001 | ||
| GAMBLING DEVICES ON STATE FERRIES | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, PEARCE |
(S) FIN | 04/22/2001 | ||
| NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORP. PROPERTY | SENATORS RODEY, PEARCE |
CHAPTER 104 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| MISUSE OF HAZARDOUS VOLATILE SUBSTANCES | SENATORS BINKLEY, PEARCE |
CHAPTER 75 SLA 89 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| BANK LETTERS OF CREDIT | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, PEARCE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 90 | 02/20/2001 | ||
| PAYMENT OF PERMANENT FUND DIVIDENDS | SENATOR PEARCE |
(S) STA THEN FIN | 03/03/2001 | ||
| AK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP. & EXPORT AUTHORITY | SENATOR PEARCE |
(S) L&C THEN FIN | 03/31/2001 | ||
| AK RAILROAD PROPERTY TAXABLE BY MUNI'S | SENATORS PEARCE, SZYMANSKI |
(S) TRA THEN FIN | 04/21/2001 | ||
| REPURCHASE FROM MUNI/FORECLOSED PROPERTY | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 192 SLA 90 | 06/26/2001 | ||
| ASSAULT IN VIOLATION OF RESTRAINING ORDER | SENATORS PEARCE, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 189 SLA 90 | 06/22/2001 | ||
| INHALANT ABUSE | SENATORS BINKLEY, PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| TEEN PREGNANCY TASK FORCE | SENATORS PEARCE, STURGULEWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 101 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON SMALL BUSINESS | SENATORS PEARCE, STURGULEWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 90 | 05/03/2001 | ||
| INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SYSTEM; TOURISM | SENATORS UEHLING, PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 04/20/2001 | ||
| ALASKA ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK | SENATORS PEARCE, STURGULEWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 70 | 03/26/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAILBELT ENERGY FUND REAPPROPRIATIONS | SENATORS UEHLING, STURGULEWSKI |
(H) FIN | 04/13/2001 | ||
| EDUCATION TRUST FUND | SENATORS KERTTULA, KELLY |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 90 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| EXTEND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY | SENATORS ZHAROFF, DUNCAN |
CHAPTER 79 SLA 89 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| WARNING SIGNS ON LIQUOR PREMISES | SENATORS BINKLEY, ADAMS |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 89 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| MGT. & INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT FUNDS | SENATORS BINKLEY, KELLY |
(S) FIN | 04/07/2001 | ||
| AHFC: INTEREST RATE ON MORTGAGE LOANS | SENATORS HALFORD, UEHLING |
(S) B&E THEN L&C THEN FIN | 03/01/2001 | ||
| RADIO/TV NOTICE OF REGULATION PROPOSALS | SENATORS ADAMS, DUNCAN |
CHAPTER 201 SLA 90 | 06/28/2001 | ||
| ARBITRATION COMMISSION/VALDEZ DISASTER | SENATORS KELLY, KERTTULA |
(H) JUD | 05/07/2001 | ||
| MUNICIPAL LIABILITY INSURANCE | SENATORS FRANK, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 89 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PAYMENTS | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, RODEY |
(S) CRA THEN STA THEN L&C | 04/18/2001 | ||
| NEW JOBS GRANTS PROGRAM | SENATORS RODEY, FAIKS |
(S) L&C THEN FIN | 04/26/2001 | ||
| APPROP: EARNINGS RESERVE TO PF PRINCIPAL | SENATORS KELLY, FRANK |
(S) STA THEN FIN | 01/25/2001 | ||
| PRIORITIZE TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSERS | SENATORS BINKLEY, ZHAROFF |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/21/2001 | ||
| REPORT FETAL ALCOHOL SYNOROME TO STATE | SENATORS BINKLEY, ZHAROFF |
(H) RUL | 05/05/2001 | ||
| SCHOOL TRAINING FOR ALCOHOL BIRTH DEFECTS | SENATORS BINKLEY, ZHAROFF |
CHAPTER 152 SLA 90 | 06/21/2001 | ||
| ALCOHOL/PREGNANCY WARNING SIGNS | SENATORS BINKLEY, ZHAROFF |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 90 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| FAS NOTICE ON MAIL ORDER ALCOHOL SALES | SENATORS BINKLEY, ZHAROFF |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 90 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| NATURAL GAS PIPELINE TASK FORCE | SENATORS KELLY, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 114 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| OBSTRUCTION OF HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING | SENATORS COGHILL, FRANK |
(S) RES THEN JUD | 02/06/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | SENATORS BINKLEY, ZHAROFF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 72 | 04/10/2001 | ||
| MEDICAL EDUCATION/FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME | SENATORS BINKLEY, ZHAROFF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 88 | 05/03/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| PROPOSED USF&WS MARINE MAMMALS RULE | SENATORS ZHAROFF, ADAMS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 119 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| NO NET LOSS WETLANDS POll CY | SENATORS COGHILL, KELLY |
(S) RES | 01/08/2001 | ||
| NO NET LOSS WETLANDS POll CY | SENATORS FRANK, KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 57 | 01/25/2001 | ||
| NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALASKA | SENATORS ZHAROFF, HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 66 | 03/05/2001 | ||
| ADVISORY COMMITTEES/OIL CONTINGENCY PLANS | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 62 | 02/20/2001 | ||
| PROHIBIT DISCHARGE OF BALLAST WATER | SENATORS ZHAROFF, STURGULEWSKI |
(H) CALENDAR 5/8 | 05/08/2001 | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT | SENATORS FISCHER, KELLY |
(S) JUD THEN FIN | 01/10/2001 | ||
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND | SENATORS RODEY, FAIKS |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 05/04/2001 |