SENATE
JIM DUNCAN
9th-20th Legislature (1975 -1998)
Senator Jim Duncan
Senate Minority Leader
District: B
Party: Democrat
Senate Minority Leader
District: B
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1975-1980 Representative
1981-1982 Representative "Speaker of the House through June 15, 1981"
1983-1986 Representative
1987-1998 Senator
1975-1980 Representative
1981-1982 Representative "Speaker of the House through June 15, 1981"
1983-1986 Representative
1987-1998 Senator
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
05/04/1942;
Muscatine, Iowa
OCCUPATION:
Accountant, Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority
EDUCATION:
High School: Rockridge, Taylor Ridge, Illinois, 1960
College/University: Sheldon Jackson College, A.A., 1962;
Seattle University;
Illinois State University, B.S., 1965
Post Graduate: Oregon State University, Masters Degree, Business Administration, 1970
EMPLOYMENT:
Controller, Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority;
Assemblyman, City and Borough of Juneau;
Instructor, Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka;
Accounting Instructor, Juneau-Douglas Community College;
Supervisor, Office Operations, Audit Division, Department of Revenue
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, Capital Jaycees, Juneau;
Member, Filipino Community, Juneau;
Member, Alaska Native Brotherhood, Juneau;
Director, US Jaycees;
Member, Alaska Jaycees;
Member, Board of Directors, Alaska Public Employees Association, Juneau Chapter
SPOUSE:
Carol
CHILDREN:
Jim, Desiree, Michelle, Derek, Jon, Marc
Legislative Service:
- 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)
- 11th (1979-1980)
- 10th (1977-1978)
- 9th (1975-1976)
Legislative Service:
- 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)
- 11th (1979-1980)
- 10th (1977-1978)
- 9th (1975-1976)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.O. BONDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) CRA | 01/13/1997 | ||
| PROGRAM RECEIPTS:DEFINITION/TEST FISHING | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 01/13/1997 | ||
| LONGEVITY BONUS PROGRAM | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 01/21/1997 | ||
| PERS BENEFITS FOR JUV INSTIT EMPLOYEES | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 03/07/1997 | ||
| PERS REQUIRED SAVINGS UNDER RIP | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) FIN | 04/04/1997 | ||
| RIP FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND MUNICIPALITY | SENATOR DUNCAN |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 97 | 06/20/1997 | ||
| COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) HES | 04/10/1997 | ||
| REGULATION OF MANAGED CARE INS. PLANS | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) HES | 04/10/1997 | ||
| GROUP HEALTH INS POOLING TASK FORCE | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) HES | 04/10/1997 | ||
| MEDICAID FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) HES | 04/10/1997 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP: ELECTRONIC DEPOSIT | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) L&C | 01/12/1998 | ||
| EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) FIN | 02/19/1998 | ||
| TOBACCO SALES TO MINORS | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 01/12/1998 | ||
| POSSESSION OF FIREARMS | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 01/30/1998 | ||
| STATE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 02/12/1998 | ||
| IMPLEMENTATION OF WORK COMP EDITION | SENATOR DUNCAN |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 98 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| CHILDREN'S DIVIDEND FUND | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) FIN | 02/25/1998 | ||
| PERS BENEFITS:RANGERS/JUV CORRECT WORKER | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 02/16/1998 | ||
| LEGSL. COMMITTEE MEETINGS OUTSIDE JUNEAU | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) FIN | 01/30/1997 | ||
| EDUCATION ENDOWMENT IN PERM. FUND | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) HES | 01/13/1997 | ||
| BAN HARD LIQUOR ADS | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 01/13/1997 | ||
| NAT'L FOREST ROAD-BUILDING MORATORIUM | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) RES | 01/14/1998 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTIM/JUVENILE OFFENDER MEDIATION | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 98 | 06/17/1998 | ||
| MARINE SAFETY TRAINING & EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 97 | 05/27/1997 | ||
| JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEDURES | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 98 | 06/17/1998 | ||
| REAL ESTATE LICENSING | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 98 | 05/22/1998 | ||
| ROHYPNOL AS SCHEDULE IV-A DRUG | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 97 | 05/03/1997 | ||
| RIGHT TO ATTEND SCHOOL ON PART-TIME BASIS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 97 | 05/30/1997 | ||
| SERVICE ANIMALS FOR PHYS/MENT. CHALLENGED | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 98 | 06/16/1998 | ||
| RESTRICT TOBACCO SALES | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 135 SLA 98 | 06/25/1998 | ||
| ACTIONS FOR UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 98 | 10/21/1998 | ||
| PERS FOR VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
| AHFC HOUSING FUNDS & PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
| PAYMENT OF COSTS ALASKA PIONEERS' HOME | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 101 SLA 97 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| CRIMINAL RECORDS & OFFENDER REGISTRATION | REPRESENTATIVE RYAN |
CHAPTER 106 SLA 98 | 06/17/1998 | ||
| COMM. FISH PERMIT/LIC. REVOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 98 | 06/18/1998 | ||
| EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 98 | 04/09/1998 | ||
| EXTEND COUNCIL ON DOM.VIOL. & SEX.ASSAULT | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
| TUITION WAIVER FOR POLICE WIDOW/CHILD | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 98 | 05/20/1998 | ||
| REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 98 | 06/22/1998 | ||
| JOINT COMMITTEE ON MILITARY BASES | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 98 | 05/14/1998 | ||
| CIVIL LIABILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 98 | 05/14/1998 | ||
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & MOBILITY AIDS | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
CHAPTER 102 SLA 98 | 06/16/1998 | ||
| NORTH SLOPE NATURAL GAS PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 03/12/1997 | ||
| ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 06/11/1997 | ||
| 80 YEAR ANNIV OF UNIV. ALASKA FAIRBANKS | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 06/11/1997 | ||
| STEP FAMILY DAY | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 58 | 04/20/1998 | ||
| FUNDING FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 57 | 04/08/1998 | ||
| NAT'L FOREST ROAD-BUILDING MORATORIUM | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 50 | 03/20/1998 | ||
| SUPPORT H.R. 2924 | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 61 | 05/08/1998 | ||
| YTTRIUM MINING | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 73 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 84 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| ADAK AIRPORT | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 81 | 06/03/1998 | ||
| SCHOOL DEBT REIMBURSEMENT | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 98 | 06/08/1998 | ||
| INS:DISCLOSURES; DOMESTIC VIOL. VICTIMS | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 97 | 05/22/1997 | ||
| AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 97 | 06/12/1997 | ||
| DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AT BLDGS. | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 97 | 06/16/1997 | ||
| ALASKA DAY OF PRAYER | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 97 | 04/23/1997 | ||
| ROHYPNOL AS SCHEDULE IV-A DRUG | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) JUD | 02/24/1997 | ||
| MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF STATE VESSELS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 98 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| REGULATING HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGS. | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 98 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| RENAMING VET MEM BRIDGE IN KETCHIKAN | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 98 | 05/06/1998 | ||
| CIVIL COMMITMENT OF SEXUAL PREDATORS | SENATOR HALFORD |
3RD RDG,5/12 CAL(H) | 05/11/1998 | ||
| CRIMES OF MURDER & CHILD MURDERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
3RD RDG,5/12 CAL(H) | 05/12/1998 | ||
| FORFEIT GOOD TIME OF SOME SEX OFFENDERS | SENATOR WARD |
3RD RDG,5/12 CAL(H) | 05/11/1998 | ||
| NAMING HERMAN LEIRER ROAD | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 98 | 04/09/1998 | ||
| REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES & HWYS | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 98 | 06/03/1998 | ||
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & MOBILITY AIDS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 02/16/1998 | ||
| SEX OFFENSES & OFEENDER REGISTRATION | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 98 | 06/10/1998 | ||
| LONG-TERM CARE TASK FORCE | SENATOR SHARP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 76 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 54 | 03/20/1998 | ||
| KIDS VOTING ALASKA PROGRAMS | SENATOR MILLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 67 | 05/08/1998 | ||
| AK NAT'L GUARD YOUTH CORPS CHALLENGE PROG | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/12/1997 | ||
| PRIMARY MFG OF PUBLICLY OWNED TIMBER | SENATOR TORGERSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 04/18/1997 | ||
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD WINTER GAMES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| APOLOGY TO VILLAGE OF ANGOON | SENATOR MACKIE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 66 | 05/08/1998 | ||
| FISHERIES MANAGEMENT FEE | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 80 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| SWISS COMP OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS | SENATOR DONLEY |
SENATE RESOLVE 1 | 03/20/1998 |