SENATE
JOHN TORGERSON
19th-22nd Legislature (1995 -2002)
Senator John Torgerson
District: D
Party: Republican
District: D
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1995-2002 Senator
1995-2002 Senator
Date/Place of Birth:
10/21/47; Iowa City, IA
Occupation:
Self-Employed
Spouse:
Marjorie
Children:
Leila, Jolene, Marissa
Residency in Alaska:
Fairbanks, 1950-60; Seward, 1960-75; Kasilof, 1975-present
Education:
High School - G.E.D., U.S. Army, 1966
Military Service:
U.S. Army, (E-5), 3 years service
Political and Government Positions:
Former Member, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly; Former President, Alaska Municipal League and Kenai Peninsula Caucus; Western States Representative, National Association of Development Organizations
Business and Professional Positions:
Member/Past President, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce; Former Board Member, Alaska Chamber of Commerce
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Founding Board Member/Past President, Peninsula Winter Games; Member/Past President, Kenai Eagles; Member, Soldotna Elks, Kasilof Eagles, Seward American Legion, Pioneers of Alaska; Lifetime Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Special Interests:
Hiking, goldpanning
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE AID TO MUNIS & UNORGANIZED BOROUGH | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S)AWAIT CONC/RECED | 05/07/1996 | ||
| REPEALING SUNSET OF ENHANCED 911 SYSTEM | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 95 | 04/20/1995 | ||
| ELECTRIC & TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) FIN | 02/22/1995 | ||
| JOINT INSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) L&C | 03/01/1995 | ||
| ALASKA TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) FIN | 03/22/1995 | ||
| TAX CREDIT: GIFTS TO PUBLIC BROADCASTING | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) STA | 03/09/1995 | ||
| STATE VETERANS' HOME FACILITIES | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) FIN | 03/30/1995 | ||
| MUNICIPAL RIVER HABITAT TAX CREDIT | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 95 | 05/25/1995 | ||
| EXCLUSIONS FROM UNEMPLOYMENT COVERAGE | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 96 | 03/07/1996 | ||
| BUDGET DEADLINE FOR BOROUGH SCHOOL BOARD | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 96 | 02/08/1996 | ||
| HOMER AIRPORT CRITICAL HAB. AREA | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 96 | 05/23/1996 | ||
| STUDDED TIRES ON STERLING HIGHWAY | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 96 | 05/09/1996 | ||
| SMALL CLAIMS CT JURISDICTION & PROCEDURE | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) FIN | 03/29/1996 | ||
| CHARITABLE GAMING SALMON AND RACE CLASSIC | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) FIN | 03/22/1996 | ||
| MANDATORY INCORP OF CERTAIN BOROUGHS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(H) STA | 04/16/1996 | ||
| UNINCORP. COMMUNITY MATCHING GRANTS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(H) FIN | 04/30/1996 | ||
| 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 | ||
| PRIMARY MFG OF PUBLICLY OWNED TIMBER | SENATOR TORGERSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 52 | 05/29/1996 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REFERRALS INVOLVING DENTAL SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE G.DAVIS BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 95 | 05/10/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ASSAULT BY ADULTS ON CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 95 | 05/27/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MINERAL EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 95 | 06/20/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE B.DAVIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| EXEMPT ALASKA FROM FED CLEAN WATER ACT | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| POSTAGE STAMP HONORING ALASKA SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 09/19/1995 | ||
| KENAI PENINSULA SUBSISTENCE PROPOSAL | REPRESENTATIVE NAVARRE |
(H)AWAIT CONC/RECED | 05/16/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| APPROP: K-12 SUPPORT; DEBT RETIREMENT | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) FIN | 02/06/1995 | ||
| REPEAL VEGETABLE DEALER LICENSING | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 95 | 06/09/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DUTCH HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 95 | 05/24/1995 | ||
| AGRICULTURAL LAND | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 1 FSSLA 96 | 06/27/1996 | ||
| "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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MINORS, ESP. RUNAWAYS, & THEIR FAMILIES | SENATOR FRANK |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 96 | 06/29/1996 | ||
| FOUNDATION FORMULA TASK FORCE | SENATOR R.PHILLIPS |
(S) HES | 01/16/1995 | ||
| LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMISSION | SENATOR PEARCE |
(S) STA | 01/16/1995 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| OPPOSING FEDERAL MANDATES ON STATES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| CONFIRMATION OF BD MANAGING PERM FUND | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RLS | 03/08/1996 | ||
| AK STATEHOOD ACT AMENDMENTS | SENATOR PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 63 | 05/29/1996 | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RLS | 03/08/1996 |