HOUSE
BRIAN PORTER
    18th-22nd Legislature (1993 -2002)
    
                District: 20
Party: Republican
1993-1998 Representative
1999-2002 Representative Speaker of the House
Date/Place of Birth:
5/2/38; Seattle, WA
Occupation:
Consultant, Security and Public Safety; Civil Investigation
Spouse:
Bette
Children:
Kelle, Kerry, Kory, six grandchildren
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage, 1951-present
Education:
Anchorage High School, 1952-56, Diploma; University of Alaska, Anchorage, 1966-70, AA Police Administration; Technical/Vocational: Northwestern University, Police Institute, 1970-71, Police Institute Diploma; National Executive Institute, Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy, 1981, Certificate
Military Service:
U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves, Military Police, Sergeant, 5 years service
Political and Government Positions:
Alaska House of Representatives, 1993-present; speaker of the House, 1999-00; House Majority Leader, 1997-98; Chairman, House Judiciary Committee, 1993-96; Member, various committees, 1993-present; Anchorage Municipal Assembly, 1989-92; Member and past Chairman, Alaska Police Standards Council, 1978-87
Business and Professional Positions:
President/General Manager, Alaska Security, Inc., 1989-91; Police Officer/Chief of Police, 1960-87
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Past Board Member, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce; Community Economic Development Corportation (CEDC); Anchorage Boys & Girls Club; Crisis, Inc.; Past Member, Anchorage Rotary Club
Special Interests:
Family, reading, music, golf, public service
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIME OF CONSPIRACY | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER | 
            (H) FIN | 02/19/1993 | ||
| LIMITED DRIVERS' LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER | 
            (H) JUD | 03/05/1993 | ||
| INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER | 
            (S) RLS | 05/05/1994 | ||
| THEFT OF SUBSCRIPTION TV SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER | 
            (S) JUD | 04/07/1994 | ||
| MOBILE HOME CERTIFICATES OF TITLE | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER | 
            CHAPTER 31 SLA 94 | 05/08/1994 | ||
| RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS; CRIMINAL ADMIN | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER | 
            LEGIS RESOLVE 58 | 06/10/1994 | 
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIVIL LIABILITY FOR SKIING ACCIDENTS | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS | 
            (H) FIN | 03/30/1993 | ||
| LOWER ALCOHOL LIMIT TO 0.08 FOR OMVI'S | REPRESENTATIVE NORDLUND | 
            (S) JUD | 03/16/1994 | ||
| ANTI-STALKING LAW | REPRESENTATIVE TOOHEY | 
            CHAPTER 40 SLA 93 | 05/27/1993 | ||
| SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES | 
            CHAPTER 41 SLA 94 | 05/12/1994 | ||
| DAMAGE TO PROPERTY BY MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE | 
            (S) RLS | 04/29/1994 | ||
| MAY 1 IS FAMILY DAY/MAY IS FAMILY MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE | 
            CHAPTER 4 SLA 94 | 03/04/1994 | ||
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEES | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES | 
            (H) FIN | 03/09/1994 | ||
| EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY FOR REFERENCE INFO | REPRESENTATIVE MACLEAN | 
            (H) RLS | 03/30/1993 | ||
| LIABILITY OF DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION PROS | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN | 
            CHAPTER 28 SLA 94 | 05/07/1994 | ||
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TAG AND FEE | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS | 
            (S) RES | 04/14/1993 | ||
| AUTHORIZING YOUTH COURTS | REPRESENTATIVE SITTON | 
            (S) RLS | 05/06/1994 | ||
| LANDLORD TENANT/EVICTIONS/LAW VIOLATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES | 
            CHAPTER 121 SLA 94 | 06/28/1994 | ||
| APPROP: SINGLE/DUAL SITE SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS | 
            (H) FIN | 02/02/1994 | ||
| EXTEND COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE PARNELL | 
            CHAPTER 62 SLA 93 | 06/18/1993 | ||
| LIMIT POLITICAL USE OF GAMBLING PROCEEDS | REPRESENTATIVE THERRIAULT | 
            (H) L&C | 01/10/1994 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE TOOHEY | 
            (S) STA | 04/12/1994 | ||
| SENTENCING;3RD SERIOUS FELONY OFFENDER | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE | 
            (S) RLS | 05/08/1994 | ||
| DRUG FREE RECREATION AND YOUTH CENTERS | REPRESENTATIVE NORDLUND | 
            (S) JUD | 04/29/1994 | ||
| ARREST OF MINORS FOR CONSUMING ALCOHOL | REPRESENTATIVE ULMER | 
            (H) HES | 01/10/1994 | ||
| MANAGEMENT COOK INLET/KENAI RIVER SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER | 
            (H) RES | 01/13/1994 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL MISINFORMATION RE ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS | 
            (S) RES | 04/27/1993 | ||
| GET CLEARY ORDERS DISSOLVED OR CHANGED | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES | 
            LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 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 | ||
| MILITARY HOUSING SHORTAGE | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER | 
            LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 02/11/1993 | ||
| CRIME OF CONSPIRACY | SENATOR HALFORD | 
            CHAPTER 3 SLA 94 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| MISC. LAWS RELATING TO MINORS | SENATOR PHILLIPS | 
            CHAPTER 33 SLA 94 | 05/08/1994 | ||
| OFFENSES BY JUVENILE OFFENDERS | SENATOR HALFORD | 
            CHAPTER 113 SLA 94 | 06/17/1994 | ||
| HONORING TOMMY MOE | SENATOR KERTTULA | 
            LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 04/19/1994 | ||
| EXPORT OF ALASKA OIL | SENATOR ELLIS | 
            LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 02/28/1994 |