SENATE
LOREN LEMAN
16th-22nd Legislature (1989 -2002)
Senator Loren Leman
District: G
Party: Republican
District: G
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1989-1992 Representative
1993-2002 Senator
1989-1992 Representative
1993-2002 Senator
Date/Place of Birth:
12/2/50; Pomona, CA
Occupation:
Consulting Engineer; Fisherman
Spouse:
Carolyn
Children:
Joseph, Rachel, Nicole
Residency in Alaska:
Ninilchik, 1950-74; Ketchikan, 1974-75; Anchorage, 1975-present
Education:
High School - Ninilchik, 1964-68, diploma
College/University - Oregon State University, B.S. Civil Engineering, 1970-72
Graduate - Stanford University, M.S. Civil/Environmental Engineering, 1972-73
Post Graduate - University of Alaska Anchorage, Arctic Engineering, 1976
Political and Government Positions:
State Senator, 1993-present; State Representative, 1989-93; Anchorage Hazardous Materials Commission; Alaska Regional Marine Research Board; Military Schools Task Force; Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission; House Liability Insurance Task Force; Chairman, Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force; Joint Armed Services Committee; Executive Committee, Energy Council
Business and Professional Positions:
Consulting Civil Engineer; Fisherman
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Armed Services YMCA, Alaskans for Drug-Free Youth, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, Alaska Water & Wastewater Management Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, National Federation of Independent Business, Anchorage Grace Brethren Church, National Rifle Association
Special Interests:
My family, reading, basketball, playing the accordion, teaching youth, fishing, biking
Legislative Service:
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
Legislative Service:
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL DISCOVERY RULES | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 01/16/1995 | ||
| DEPOSITIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 01/16/1995 | ||
| DNA TESTING OF CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 01/16/1995 | ||
| DNA EVIDENCE IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL TRIALS | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 95 | 04/12/1995 | ||
| INCREASED PENALTIES FOR JOYRIDING | SENATOR LEMAN |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 05/19/1995 | ||
| ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LAND SURVEYORS | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 96 | 06/18/1996 | ||
| RIGHTS IN TIDE/SUBMERGED LAND | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) FIN | 03/09/1995 | ||
| USE OF TITLE "INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST" | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 95 | 06/05/1995 | ||
| LIFE SENTENCE:SOME 3RD FELONY OFFENDERS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 02/03/1995 | ||
| DONATIONS TO FOOD BANKS:MEAT & FISH | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 95 | 05/05/1995 | ||
| HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS,MATERIALS, & WASTE | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S)AWAIT CONC/RECED | 05/07/1996 | ||
| PARENTAL CONSENT BEFORE MINOR'S ABORTION | SENATOR LEMAN |
FAILED (S) ON RECON | 03/25/1996 | ||
| MANDATORY MEDIATION/DESIGN PROF LAWSUITS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 02/23/1996 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL & HEALTH/SAFETY AUDITS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(H) FIN | 05/02/1996 | ||
| ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS/LAND SURVEYORS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) L&C | 02/02/1996 | ||
| PENALTIES FOR JOYRIDING | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 01/12/1996 | ||
| PRETRIAL RELEASE FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 96 | 05/23/1996 | ||
| ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC CITATION | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 02/07/1996 | ||
| POET LAUREATE OF ALASKA | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 04/07/1995 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOOT CAMP FOR NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIS |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 96 | 06/27/1996 | ||
| PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(H) FLD CONCUR(S)AM | 05/07/1996 | ||
| CONVEY TIDE/SUBMERGED LAND TO MUNICIPALIT | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
CHAPTER 95 SLA 95 | 06/29/1995 | ||
| DRIVER'S LIC REVOCATION;ALCOHOL/DRUGS | REPRESENTATIVES PORTER, TOOHEY |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 95 | 04/26/1995 | ||
| CRIMINAL DISCOVERY RULES | REPRESENTATIVE PARNELL |
CHAPTER 95 SLA 96 | 06/25/1996 | ||
| DEPOSITIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES | REPRESENTATIVE PARNELL |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 95 | 04/26/1995 | ||
| DNA TESTING OF VIOLENT OFFENDERS | REPRESENTATIVE PARNELL |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 95 | 04/26/1995 | ||
| POSSESSION OF GUNS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 95 | 05/19/1995 | ||
| SENTENCING;3RD SERIOUS FELONY OFFENDER | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 96 | 03/29/1996 | ||
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEES | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 95 | 06/05/1995 | ||
| VEHICLE THEFT AND JOYRIDING | REPRESENTATIVE SANDERS |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 96 | 06/19/1996 | ||
| DISCLOSURE OF JUVENILE RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/29/1996 | ||
| JUVENILE RECORD INFORMATION TO SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 95 | 05/19/1995 | ||
| SMALL FISH PROCESSOR SURETY BONDS | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 95 | 05/26/1995 | ||
| TERM OF FISH BOARD MEMBERS | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 96 | 03/29/1996 | ||
| DWI LAWS/ MINOR IN POSSESSION LAWS | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 95 | 06/15/1995 | ||
| DEPT. NAT RES. IS LEAD AGENCY FOR MINING | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 95 | 05/31/1995 | ||
| MINERAL EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 95 | 06/20/1995 | ||
| SEAFOOD PROCESSING STANDARDS | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 95 | 05/26/1995 | ||
| TAX APPEALS/ASSESSMENT/LEVY/COLLECTION | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 96 | 06/26/1996 | ||
| SHALLOW NATURAL GAS LEASING | REPRESENTATIVES OGAN, ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 140 SLA 96 | 07/11/1996 | ||
| AGENCY DISPOSAL OF PROP., INCL. FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 96 | 04/12/1996 | ||
| NUISANCE INJUNCTION BY HOME RULE MUNI | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 99 SLA 96 | 06/25/1996 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 1995 | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 03/06/1995 | ||
| LIMITING TERMS OF STATE LEGISLATORS | REPRESENTATIVE THERRIAULT |
(S) FIN | 04/25/1995 | ||
| EXPORT OF ALASKA OIL | REPRESENTATIVE FINKELSTEIN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 03/06/1995 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE NAVARRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 07/25/1995 | ||
| SUPPORT MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCT LEGISLATION | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FISHING QUOTAS | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 09/19/1995 | ||
| WASTE IN PACIFIC AND BERING SEA FISHERY | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 03/11/1996 | ||
| EXEMPT ALASKA FROM FED CLEAN WATER ACT | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| MAGNUSON FISHERY CONSERVATION & MGMT ACT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 03/07/1996 | ||
| POSTAGE STAMP HONORING ALASKA SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 09/19/1995 | ||
| FAVOR TRANS-ALASKA GAS SYSTEM & LNG SALES | REPRESENTATIVE KUBINA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 46 | 04/17/1996 | ||
| NPDES PERMIT FOR COOK INLET OIL & GAS | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 58 | 05/09/1996 | ||
| ANTITRUST EXEMPTION FOR FISHERMEN | SENATOR DUNCAN |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 95 | 05/26/1995 | ||
| NO BAIL FOR FELONS W/PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS | SENATOR SALO |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 95 | 05/27/1995 | ||
| DEADLY WEAPON OFFENSES BY JUVENILES | SENATOR DONLEY |
(H) FIN | 05/06/1995 | ||
| PROSECUTE JUVENILE AS ADULT IN DIST. CT. | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 95 | 06/15/1995 | ||
| UNLAWFUL EVASIONS CLASS A MISDEMEANOR | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 95 | 05/27/1995 | ||
| APPROP: TO PERMANENT FUND PRINCIPAL | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 96 | 05/03/1996 | ||
| PERMANENT FUND BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF | SENATOR RIEGER |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/14/1996 | ||
| NO MINORS WORK/ATTEND ADULT BUSINESSES | SENATOR MILLER |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 95 | 05/10/1995 | ||
| ATWOOD CHAIR OF JOURNALISM AT U OF AA | SENATOR KELLY |
(H) RLS | 05/03/1996 | ||
| MUNICIPAL RIVER HABITAT TAX CREDIT | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 95 | 05/25/1995 | ||
| DUTCH HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 95 | 05/24/1995 | ||
| "NO FRILLS" PRISON ACT | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S)AWAIT CONC/RECED | 05/07/1996 | ||
| RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT/STATE LAND AUCTION | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 96 | 03/07/1996 | ||
| TRANSFER OF TONGASS NATL FOREST TO STATE | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RES | 01/08/1996 | ||
| CRIMES: GANG-RELATED & MISC. | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 96 | 06/12/1996 | ||
| VULNERABLE PEOPLE:NEGLECT/ASSAULT/ABUSE | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 96 | 06/12/1996 | ||
| DISPOSAL OF FIREARMS BY PUBLIC AGENCIES | SENATOR MILLER |
(S) JUD | 01/31/1996 | ||
| MANAGEMENT OF PARKS & RECREATIONAL AREAS | SENATOR PEARCE |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/27/1996 | ||
| PFD NOTICES & ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR FRANK |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 96 | 05/29/1996 | ||
| LIMIT SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 96 | 06/06/1996 | ||
| JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(H) FIN | 04/28/1996 | ||
| MINORS, ESP. RUNAWAYS, & THEIR FAMILIES | SENATOR FRANK |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 96 | 06/29/1996 | ||
| NURSING HOME & ASSTD LIVING EMPLOYEES | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 96 | 05/22/1996 | ||
| SUPPORT SUIT AGAINST FEDERAL GOVERNMENT | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) JUD | 01/23/1995 | ||
| STATE V. BABBITT LAWSUIT CONTINUATION | SENATOR PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 100TH YEAR OF WOMEN IN STATE LEGISLATURES | SENATOR LINCOLN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 08/07/1995 | ||
| ANNIVERSARY OF END OF WORLD WAR II | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 07/04/1995 | ||
| ALASKA HOME EDUCATION WEEK | SENATOR MILLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 53 | 05/02/1996 | ||
| USE OF INITIATIVE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) JUD | 01/16/1995 | ||
| CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS CONSTIT AMDMT | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 62 | 05/29/1996 | ||
| OPPOSING FEDERAL MANDATES ON STATES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| LIMITING TERMS OF LEGISLATORS | SENATOR KELLY |
(S) JUD | 02/03/1995 | ||
| RATIFYING FED BALANCED-BUDGET AMENDMENT | SENATOR R.PHILLIPS |
(S) RLS | 04/15/1996 | ||
| CONFIRMATION OF BD MANAGING PERM FUND | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RLS | 03/08/1996 | ||
| LIMIT LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO 90 DAYS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) STA | 02/15/1995 | ||
| ENDORSING FALL CREEK HYDROPOWER PROJECT | SENATOR ZHAROFF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 23 | 08/07/1995 | ||
| AK STATEHOOD ACT AMENDMENTS | SENATOR PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 63 | 05/29/1996 | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RLS | 03/08/1996 | ||
| CONVERSION OF ADAK NAVAL AIR FACILITY | SENATOR KELLY |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 08/07/1995 |