SENATE
ROBIN TAYLOR
14th-23rd Legislature (1985 -2004)
Senator Robin Taylor
District: A
Party: Republican
District: A
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1985-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Appointed to fill vacancy in Senate left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1991-1992 Senator Appointed to fill vacancy left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1993-2002 Senator
2003-2004 Senator Resigned midnight 9/14/03
1985-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Appointed to fill vacancy in Senate left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1991-1992 Senator Appointed to fill vacancy left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1993-2002 Senator
2003-2004 Senator Resigned midnight 9/14/03
Date/Place of Birth:
2/5/43; Sedro Woolley, WA
Occupation:
Attorney
Spouse:
Kaye Marie
Children:
Robin, Tracy Lynn
Residency in Alaska:
Ketchikan, 1961-77; Wrangell, 1977-present
Education:
College/University - University of Washington, 1961-65, B.A.
Post Graduate - Oregon College of Education, 1965-66, M.A.; Willamette University, 1966-69, J.D.
Political and Government Positions:
Assumed Senate seat vacated by Lloyd Jones on June 15, 1992; elected to State Senate, 1992. Elected to State House of Representatives in 1984, 1986, 1988, and 1990. District Court Judge, 1977-82; Vice-Mayor, City of Ketchikan, 1974-75; Member, Borough Assembly/City Council, Ketchikan, AK, 1973-76.
Business and Professional Positions:
Alaska Bar Association; American Judicature Society; President, Alaska Judges Conference, 1981-82; National Board of Directors, American Judicature Society, 1980-83
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Wrangell Elks Lodge, Petersburg Moose Lodge, National Rifle Association, Pioneers of Alaska
Special Interests:
Fishing, hunting, golf, gardening
Legislative Service:
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)(H)
- 17th (1991-1992)(S)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Legislative Service:
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)(H)
- 17th (1991-1992)(S)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REVIEW OF FEDERALLY MANDATED PROGRAMS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/16/1995 | ||
| DWI LAWS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) JUD | 02/22/1995 | ||
| SUSPEND DRIVERS LIC./ TRAFFIC OFFENSES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 96 | 05/29/1996 | ||
| MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP LOANS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 95 | 05/10/1995 | ||
| REPORTS BY OUT OF STATE FISHING VESSELS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 95 | 05/05/1995 | ||
| LIMITED ENTRY & UNITS OF GEAR | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 96 | 06/11/1996 | ||
| PROSECUTE JUVENILE AS ADULT IN DIST. CT. | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 95 | 06/15/1995 | ||
| ADVISORY VOTE ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(H) FIN | 04/29/1996 | ||
| CRIMINAL TRANSMISSION OF HIV | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(H) HES | 04/05/1995 | ||
| NATURAL DISASTER LAND EXCHANGES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) STA | 05/02/1995 | ||
| TRANSFER OF KETCHIKAN SHIPYARD TO AIDEA | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) TRA | 05/05/1995 | ||
| LEGISLATOR'S SPOUSE CAN'T LOBBY LEGISL. | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) STA | 05/15/1995 | ||
| VIDEOTAPE INTERVIEW OF ABUSED MINOR | SENATORS TAYLOR, MILLER |
(S) FIN | 03/25/1996 | ||
| BAN EXPORT OF UNPROCESSED TIMBER | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RES | 01/08/1996 | ||
| 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 | ||
| USE OF FISH & GAME FUND/COMM'R'S POWERS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(H) FIN | 05/04/1996 | ||
| GAMING: FERRIES, VIDEO LOTTERY & MISC | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) JUD | 02/09/1996 | ||
| CREDITS AGAINST FEES AT ST HISTORICAL PKS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 96 | 05/24/1996 | ||
| MORATORIUM ON S.E. DIVE FISHERIES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RES | 03/29/1996 | ||
| ANNIVERSARY OF END OF WORLD WAR II | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 07/04/1995 | ||
| TRANSFER FED. LAND TO POST-1802 STATES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 09/19/1995 | ||
| OPPOSING FEDERAL MANDATES ON STATES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| U.S. FOREST SERVICE PLAN | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 09/19/1995 | ||
| LIMIT LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO 90 DAYS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) STA | 02/15/1995 | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RLS | 03/08/1996 | ||
| DAY OF PRAYER IN ALASKA | SENATOR TAYLOR |
SENATE RESOLVE 1 | 08/07/1995 |
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 | ||
| DRIVER'S LIC REVOCATION;ALCOHOL/DRUGS | REPRESENTATIVES PORTER, TOOHEY |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 95 | 04/26/1995 | ||
| REFERRALS INVOLVING DENTAL SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE G.DAVIS BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 95 | 05/10/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MOTORCYCLE HELMET STANDARDS | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 96 | 06/25/1996 | ||
| DOG MUSHING VANITY PLATES | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 96 | 06/25/1996 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SALVAGE TIMBER SALES | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 95 | 04/12/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| INDECENT PHOTOGRAPHY | REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 95 | 05/15/1995 | ||
| MINERAL EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 95 | 06/20/1995 | ||
| ALLOWABLE ABSENCES FOR PERM FUND DIVIDEND | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 96 | 06/20/1996 | ||
| PERMIT TO POSSESS, ETC., ELEPHANTS | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 95 | 05/25/1995 | ||
| MCGRATH KUSKOKWIM RIVER ICE CLASSIC | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 96 | 06/25/1996 | ||
| DOMESTIC VIOL.& CRIME VICTIMS & WITNESSES | REPRESENTATIVE PARNELL |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 96 | 06/17/1996 | ||
| TAX APPEALS/ASSESSMENT/LEVY/COLLECTION | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 96 | 06/26/1996 | ||
| RIP FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES | REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 96 | 06/18/1996 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| WASTE IN PACIFIC AND BERING SEA FISHERY | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 03/11/1996 | ||
| BAN TRAWLING IN EASTERN GULF OF ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 09/19/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| INCREASED PENALTIES FOR JOYRIDING | SENATOR LEMAN |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 05/19/1995 | ||
| STATE AID TO MUNIS & UNORGANIZED BOROUGH | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S)AWAIT CONC/RECED | 05/07/1996 | ||
| REPEAL VEGETABLE DEALER LICENSING | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 95 | 06/09/1995 | ||
| DEADLY WEAPON OFFENSES BY JUVENILES | SENATOR DONLEY |
(H) FIN | 05/06/1995 | ||
| END PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND HOLD HARMLESS | SENATOR R.PHILLIPS |
(S) FIN | 02/03/1995 | ||
| DALTON HIGHWAY: USE OF ORV'S FOR TRAPPING | SENATOR SHARP |
(S) TRA | 01/19/1995 | ||
| UNLAWFUL EVASIONS CLASS A MISDEMEANOR | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 95 | 05/27/1995 | ||
| ALCOHOL SALES IN HOTEL ROOMS | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 95 | 04/10/1995 | ||
| CLASSIFYING WOLF AS PREDATOR | SENATOR SHARP |
(H) FIN | 01/31/1996 | ||
| DRIVER'S LIC REVOCATION;ALCOHOL/DRUGS | SENATOR MILLER |
(S) FIN | 02/28/1995 | ||
| APPROP: TO PERMANENT FUND PRINCIPAL | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 96 | 05/03/1996 | ||
| COMMEMORATIVE GOLD RUSH LICENSE PLATES | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 96 | 05/23/1996 | ||
| PILOT PROGRAM FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 95 | 06/08/1995 | ||
| PERMANENT FUND BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF | SENATOR RIEGER |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/14/1996 | ||
| TAX CREDIT FOR PROVIDING CHILD CARE | SENATOR SALO |
(S) HES | 03/01/1995 | ||
| JOINT INSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) L&C | 03/01/1995 | ||
| PARENTAL CONSENT BEFORE MINOR'S ABORTION | SENATOR LEMAN |
FAILED (S) ON RECON | 03/25/1996 | ||
| TAX CREDIT: GIFTS TO PUBLIC BROADCASTING | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) STA | 03/09/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT DECLARATIONS | SENATOR RIEGER |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 96 | 06/17/1996 | ||
| APPROVE U OF A DEBT FOR STUDENT HOUSING | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 96 | 05/14/1996 | ||
| "NO FRILLS" PRISON ACT | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S)AWAIT CONC/RECED | 05/07/1996 | ||
| CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS/ GUNS ON FERRY | SENATOR GREEN |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/19/1996 | ||
| 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 | ||
| TITLE INSURANCE | SENATOR RIEGER |
(S) STA | 01/22/1996 | ||
| MANAGEMENT OF FISH/GAME POPULATION & AREA | SENATOR MILLER |
(H) JUD | 05/02/1996 | ||
| LIMIT SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 96 | 06/06/1996 | ||
| RECEIPTS OF TEST FISHING OPERATIONS | SENATOR ZHAROFF |
(H) CALENDAR 5/07 | 05/07/1996 | ||
| JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(H) FIN | 04/28/1996 | ||
| SMALL CLAIMS CT JURISDICTION & PROCEDURE | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) FIN | 03/29/1996 | ||
| 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 | ||
| POET LAUREATE OF ALASKA | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| PEACEFUL SOLUTION WEEK | SENATOR PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| 100TH YEAR OF WOMEN IN STATE LEGISLATURES | SENATOR LINCOLN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 08/07/1995 | ||
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA STUDENT HOUSING | SENATOR KELLY |
(S) FIN | 02/14/1996 | ||
| ADFG DIVISION OF GAME/GAME MANAGEMENT | SENATOR SHARP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 57 | 05/29/1996 | ||
| ALASKA HOME EDUCATION WEEK | SENATOR MILLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 53 | 05/02/1996 | ||
| CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS CONSTIT AMDMT | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 62 | 05/29/1996 | ||
| CONFIRMATION OF BD MANAGING PERM FUND | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RLS | 03/08/1996 | ||
| NAT'L ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES | SENATOR RIEGER |
(H) HES | 04/13/1995 | ||
| ASK FEDS TO AMEND ANILCA | SENATOR MILLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 09/19/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CONVERSION OF ADAK NAVAL AIR FACILITY | SENATOR KELLY |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 08/07/1995 |