HOUSE
BEN GRUSSENDORF
12th-21st Legislature (1981 -2000)
Representative Ben Grussendorf
District: 2
Party: Democrat
District: 2
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1981-1984 Representative
1985-1988 Representative Speaker of the House
1989-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Speaker of the House
1993-2000 Representative
1981-1984 Representative
1985-1988 Representative Speaker of the House
1989-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Speaker of the House
1993-2000 Representative
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
02/23/1942;
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
OCCUPATION:
Educator
SPOUSE:
Karen
CHILDREN:
Tim, Karla
EDUCATION:
High School: Grand Rapids, MN
College/University: University of Minnesota, B.A.
Post Graduate: University of Minnesota, M.A.;
Washington State University
EMPLOYMENT:
Instructor, Sitka Community College;
Teacher, Sitka High School, (National, State & Local Government/Social Sciences)
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, Lions;
Member, Sitka Chamber of Commerce;
Member, Alaska Native Brotherhood;
Member, Elks;
Member, Moose;
Member, Pioneers of Alaska;
Member, Sons of Norway
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing,
exploring with the hound, public service
Legislative Service:
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 12th (1981-1982)
Legislative Service:
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 12th (1981-1982)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESTRICTED LIMITED ENTRY PERMITS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
CHAPTER 82 SLA 95 | 06/16/1995 | ||
| CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
(S) FIN | 04/11/1996 | ||
| BAN TRAWLING IN EASTERN GULF OF ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 09/19/1995 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REPORTS BY OUT OF STATE FISHING VESSELS | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
(H) RLS | 02/06/1995 | ||
| SALVAGE TIMBER SALES | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 95 | 04/12/1995 | ||
| MARINE MOTOR FUEL TAX | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/30/1995 | ||
| MANAGING IN-RIVER FISHERIES | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
(H) FSH | 01/25/1995 | ||
| TERM OF FISH BOARD MEMBERS | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 96 | 03/29/1996 | ||
| SLED DOG RACE CLASSIC | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 95 | 05/02/1995 | ||
| SEAFOOD PROCESSING STANDARDS | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 95 | 05/26/1995 | ||
| RESTITUTION FOR CERTAIN GAME VIOLATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 113 SLA 96 | 06/27/1996 | ||
| G.O. BONDS: SCHOOLS & UNIV. | REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE |
(H) HES | 02/12/1996 | ||
| WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE B.DAVIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 1995 | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 03/06/1995 | ||
| EXPORT OF ALASKA OIL | REPRESENTATIVE FINKELSTEIN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 03/06/1995 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE NAVARRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 07/25/1995 | ||
| CONST. AMDT: SUBSISTENCE PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
(H) WTR | 01/16/1995 | ||
| SUPPORT 10TH AMENDMENT ENFORCEMENT ACT | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 70 | 05/29/1996 | ||
| NAT'L ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) HES | 02/27/1995 | ||
| MAGNUSON FISHERY CONSERVATION & MGMT ACT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 03/07/1996 | ||
| FAVOR TRANS-ALASKA GAS SYSTEM & LNG SALES | REPRESENTATIVE KUBINA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 46 | 04/17/1996 | ||
| ANTITRUST EXEMPTION FOR FISHERMEN | SENATOR DUNCAN |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 95 | 05/26/1995 | ||
| RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT/STATE LAND AUCTION | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 96 | 03/07/1996 | ||
| TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL GIRLS' STATE | SENATOR TORGERSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 08/07/1995 | ||
| TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | SENATOR TORGERSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 08/07/1995 | ||
| ANNIVERSARY OF END OF WORLD WAR II | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 07/04/1995 | ||
| OPPOSING FEDERAL MANDATES ON STATES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 04/07/1995 |