SENATE
DRUE PEARCE
14th-22nd Legislature (1985 -2002)
District: F
Party: Republican
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)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP HEALTH INS. FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS | SENATOR PEARCE |
(S) FIN | 03/24/1993 | ||
| REPORTING OIL TANKER MALFUNCTIONS | SENATOR PEARCE |
(S) O&G | 01/29/1993 | ||
| CHARITABLE GAMING RESTRICTIONS | SENATOR PEARCE |
(H) FIN | 04/24/1993 | ||
| ENHANCED 911 SYSTEMS | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 93 | 06/08/1993 | ||
| STATE SHARE OF FEDERAL GAS ROYALTIES | SENATOR PEARCE |
(S) FIN | 03/05/1993 | ||
| AIDEA BONDS; BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROG. | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 93 | 05/26/1993 | ||
| DISCRIMINATION UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE | SENATOR PEARCE |
(S) L&C | 04/13/1993 | ||
| CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT OF 1993 | SENATOR PEARCE |
(S) FIN | 01/28/1994 | ||
| COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 94 | 05/09/1994 | ||
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPT'N/STUDENT HOUSING | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 94 | 05/25/1994 | ||
| CIVIL LIABILITY | SENATOR PEARCE |
(S) JUD | 01/28/1994 | ||
| DRUG FREE RECREATION AND YOUTH CENTERS | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 94 | 06/03/1994 | ||
| SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR SB 76 | SENATOR PEARCE |
FLD (S), PERM FILED | 04/30/1993 | ||
| REPEAL OF REGULATIONS BY LEGISLATURE | SENATOR PEARCE |
(S) JUD | 01/27/1993 | ||
| GOV & LT GOV MUST RECEIVE 40 % VOTE | SENATORS KELLY, SALO, PEARCE, SHARP, JACKO |
FLD (S), PERM FILED | 05/02/1994 | ||
| URGE CONGRESS TO AMEND OIL POLLUTION LAW | SENATOR PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 02/24/1994 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULATION OF HOME CARE PROVIDERS | REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 94 | 05/23/1994 | ||
| PROTECT ELDERLY AND DISABLED ADULTS | REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 94 | 06/09/1994 | ||
| PENALTY FOR PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO A MINOR | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 94 | 05/23/1994 | ||
| ANTI-STALKING LAW | REPRESENTATIVE TOOHEY |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 93 | 05/27/1993 | ||
| BLOOD TESTS ON SEX CRIME PERPETRATORS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 94 | 02/17/1994 | ||
| STATE SHARE OF FEDERAL GAS ROYALTIES | REPRESENTATIVE HANLEY |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| EARLY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PATERNITY | REPRESENTATIVE B.DAVIS |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 94 | 06/06/1994 | ||
| PAROLE OF TERMINALLY ILL PRISONERS | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
(S) FIN | 03/16/1994 | ||
| MUNICIPAL INVENTORY TAX EXEMPTION:EXPORTS | REPRESENTATIVE TOOHEY |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 93 | 06/24/1993 | ||
| LIMIT ADMINISTRATIVE LAND CLOSURES | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| WORKERS COMP:VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS, ETC | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 94 | 06/06/1994 | ||
| REFINANCING COMMERCIAL FISHING LOANS | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PERSONAL PROP. | REPRESENTATIVE HANLEY |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 94 | 04/06/1994 | ||
| EXTEND COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE PARNELL |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 93 | 06/18/1993 | ||
| WORKERS COMP FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES | REPRESENTATIVE NAVARRE |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 94 | 06/04/1994 | ||
| MUNICIPAL TAX CREDIT/HABITAT PROTECTION | REPRESENTATIVE G.DAVIS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 94 | 05/09/1994 | ||
| FUEL STATE AUTO FLEET WITH NATURAL GAS | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
CHAPTER 122 SLA 94 | 06/28/1994 | ||
| TOURISM MARKET.COUNCIL/CRUISE SHIP PROMOS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 94 | 06/10/1994 | ||
| STATE LONG-TERM PLANNING | REPRESENTATIVE PARNELL |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/29/1994 | ||
| TAX ON RESIDUAL MARINE FUEL OIL | REPRESENTATIVE G.DAVIS |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 94 | 05/12/1994 | ||
| TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL GIRLS STATE | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/10/1993 | ||
| ARMED FORCES HISTORY MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/10/1993 | ||
| ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 05/26/1993 | ||
| SUPPORT NRA GUN SAFETY PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 04/25/1994 | ||
| GET CLEARY ORDERS DISSOLVED OR CHANGED | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 04/22/1994 | ||
| TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL GIRLS STATE | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 04/22/1994 | ||
| ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 05/23/1994 | ||
| IN MEMORIAM THURGOOD MARSHALL | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/18/1993 | ||
| REPEAL 100 HOUR RULE FOR AFDC PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 04/05/1994 | ||
| RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS; CRIMINAL ADMIN | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 58 | 06/10/1994 | ||
| DEBT REIMBURSEMENT/MAINTENANCE GRANTS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 93 | 06/25/1993 | ||
| AIDEA BONDS: ANCHORAGE SEAFOOD FACILITY | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 03/19/1993 | ||
| CRIME OF CONSPIRACY | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 94 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| MISC. GRANDPARENT VISITATION RIGHTS | SENATOR DONLEY |
(H) JUD | 05/03/1994 | ||
| ANTI-STALKING LAW | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) STA | 01/11/1993 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS TO BE IN ANCHORAGE | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
(S) RLS | 03/14/1994 | ||
| ESTABLISH ALASKA GAMING COMMISSION | SENATOR ZHAROFF |
(S) L&C | 01/11/1993 | ||
| MOOSE FARMING & GAME FARMING | SENATOR MILLER |
FAILED (H) | 05/09/1994 | ||
| YEAR-END CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEES | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(H) RLS | 05/10/1994 | ||
| LIABILITY OF DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION PROS | SENATOR KELLY |
(S) RLS | 04/18/1993 | ||
| OPENING THE DALTON HIGHWAY | SENATOR FRANK |
(H) FIN | 03/16/1994 | ||
| MEDICAID COVERAGE OF MIDWIFE SERVICES | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| END AEA & TRANSFER PROGRAMS/OK INTERTIES | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 93 | 05/13/1993 | ||
| EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY FOR REFERENCE INFO | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 93 | 05/07/1993 | ||
| APPROP: POWER PROGRAMS & INTERTIES | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 93 | 05/13/1993 | ||
| CREDITS AGAINST PURCHASE OF ROYALTY OIL | SENATOR MILLER |
(S) L&C | 04/02/1993 | ||
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND | SENATOR JACKO |
(H) FIN | 04/14/1993 | ||
| USE OF RENTED PROPERTY/LAW VIOLATIONS | SENATOR FRANK |
(S) RLS | 04/18/1993 | ||
| LIMIT ADMINISTRATIVE LAND CLOSURES | SENATOR FRANK |
(S) RLS | 04/05/1993 | ||
| DISPOSITION OF PERMANENT FUND INCOME | SENATOR RIEGER |
(S) JUD | 02/04/1994 | ||
| GROUP HEALTH INS. FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS | SENATOR RIEGER |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 93 | 05/27/1993 | ||
| EXEMPT CAB DRIVERS FROM EMPLOYMENT LAWS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 93 | 05/07/1993 | ||
| ARREST OF MINORS FOR CONSUMING ALCOHOL | SENATOR TAYLOR |
RETURN TO (H) RLS | 05/09/1994 | ||
| INSURANCE TAX CREDIT:GIFTS TO COLLEGES | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 94 | 05/05/1994 | ||
| MANAGEMENT COOK INLET/KENAI RIVER SALMON | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RES | 01/12/1994 | ||
| INCREASED PENALTIES FOR JOYRIDING | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 01/26/1994 | ||
| INTERSTATE TRANSFERS OF INMATES | SENATOR FRANK |
(H) FIN | 05/05/1994 | ||
| STATE/PRIVATE/MUNI TIMBER OPERATION/SALE | SENATOR FRANK |
RETURN TO (H) RLS | 05/09/1994 | ||
| FISHING VIOLATIONS:FINES & RECORDS | SENATOR HALFORD |
RECON NOT TAKEN UP | 05/10/1994 | ||
| FINGERPRINTING AND CRIME RECORDS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 94 | 05/24/1994 | ||
| TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 03/10/1993 | ||
| GOLD RUSH CENTENNIAL DECADE | SENATOR SHARP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 04/22/1994 | ||
| NAME HATCHERY AT MAIN BAY: H.Z. HANSEN | SENATOR KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 05/09/1994 | ||
| TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 04/08/1994 | ||
| HONORING TOMMY MOE | SENATOR KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 04/19/1994 | ||
| EXPORT OF ALASKA OIL | SENATOR ELLIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 02/28/1994 | ||
| FEDERAL FISHING VESSEL SAFETY RULES | SENATOR JACKO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 03/18/1993 | ||
| RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) STA | 04/27/1993 | ||
| WAIVE IRS DIESEL FUEL DYE RULE | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 31 | 04/08/1994 | ||
| SUSPEND OXYGENATED FUELS PROGRAM | SENATOR DONLEY |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 05/23/1994 |