SENATE
LYDA GREEN
19th-25th Legislature (1995 -2008)
District: N
Party: Republican
1995-2006 Senator
2007-2008 Senator Senate President
Date/Place of Birth:
October 16, 1938
Livingston, Texas
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage: 1962 - 1966, 1968 - 1984
Wasilla: 1984 - present
Occupation:
Former Business Owner and Educator
Spouse:
Husband - Curtis, since 1961
Children:
Children - Shelton, Bradley, Kristie Leaf
Grandchildren - Kelsie, Connor, Caleb, Noah, Daniel, Torri, Meijan, and Jiabao
Education:
Brazosport High School; Freeport, Texas: 1952 - 1956
Sam Houston State University; Huntsville, Texas: 1956 - 1959
University of Alaska Anchorage: 1986 - 1988
- Slingerland Language Arts Certification
Alaska State Senate:
1995 - present
Co-Chair, Finance Committee: 2003 - present
Chair, Health, Education & Social Services
Committee: 1995 - 1996, 2001 - 2002
Chair, State Affairs Committee: 1997 - 1998
Vice-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services
Committee: 2003 - 2004
Vice-Chair, State Affairs Committee: 1999 - 2000
Vice-Chair, Resources Committee: 1997 - 1998
Vice-Chair, Judiciary Committee: 1995 - 1996
Administrative Regulation Review Joint Committee:
2001 - 2004
Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee:
2003 - present
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics:
2003 - 2004
State/Federal Research & Development Committee:
2001 - 2004
Health, Education & Social Services Committee:
1997 - 1998, 2003 - present
Finance Committee: 1999 - 2002
Resources Committee: 1999 - 2000
Legislative Council Joint Committee: 1997 - 1998
Transportation Committee: 1995 - 1998
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Community & Economic Development:
1999 - 2000
- Chair, Corrections: 2003 - present
- Chair, Court System: 2003 - present
- Chair, Governor's Office: 2003 - 2004
- Chair, Health & Social Services: 2001 - present
- Chair, Labor: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Legislature: 2003 - 2004
- Chair, Transportation and Public
Facilities: 2005 - present
- Vice-Chair, Public Safety: 2001 - 2002
- Administration: 1997 - 2000
- Court System: 1995 - 1996
- Education: 1995 - 1996
- Labor: 1997 - 1998
- Natural Resources: 1997 - 1998
- University of Alaska: 2001 - present
Matanuska Susitna Caucus: 1995 - 2000
Political and Government Positions:
Matanuska-Susitna Caucus: 1999 - 2000
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute: 1997
Energy Council: 1997
Legislative Management: 1997
Reapportionment Task Force: 1997
Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special
Education: 1991 - 1994
Department of Education Special Education
Regulations Task Force: 1993 - 1994
Business and Professional Positions:
Former Owner, The Study (education/tutorial)
Adjunct Instructor, Mat-Su Community College:
1991 - 1993
Instructor's Assistant, UAA: 1991
Co-Owner, Anchorage Racquet Club: 1978 - 1988
Teacher, West High School: 1963 - 1964
Administrative Assistant, Pan American Petroleum
(AMOCO): 1962-63, 1964-65
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Active in Palmer First Baptist Church
Former PTA/PTO school volunteer
Former Member and President, Mt. McKinley
Lioness Club
Former Chair, Miners and Trappers Ball
Life Member - National Rifle Assocation
Wasilla Sunrise Rotary
Palmer Lion's Club
Special Interests:
Family, Reading, Bridge, Piano, Traveling, Tennis
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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MANAGEMENT OF PARKS & RECREATIONAL AREAS | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 97 | 05/09/1997 | ||
DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MGMT AND ASSESSMENT | SENATORS HALFORD, GREEN |
(S) RES | 01/13/1997 | ||
BUSINESS SIGNS/OUTDOOR ADVERTISING | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 97 | 04/21/1997 | ||
AHFC FUND: REIMBURSE SR. CIT PROP. TAX | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) CRA | 02/05/1997 | ||
AGRICULTURAL LAND | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 97 | 05/07/1997 | ||
CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS/FIREARM POSSESS | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 98 | 01/14/1998 | ||
AIRPORT/AIR NAVIGATION FACILITIES | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) RES | 05/11/1997 | ||
PEACE OFFICERS/CONCEALED WEAPONS | SENATORS MILLER, GREEN |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 98 | 04/08/1998 | ||
ALASKA GARDEN WEEK | SENATOR GREEN BY REQUEST |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 05/21/1997 | ||
ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) FIN | 04/28/1998 | ||
CONST AM: PERM. FUND INCOME & DIVIDEND | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) FIN | 04/07/1998 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION ABOUT MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 97 | 06/04/1997 | ||
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEDURES | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 98 | 06/17/1998 | ||
RUNAWAY AND MISSING MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 97 | 04/10/1997 | ||
MINING: CREDITS/LEASES/REC. AREA | REPRESENTATIVES KELLY, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 97 | 05/30/1997 | ||
PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 97 | 05/02/1997 | ||
RIGHT TO ATTEND SCHOOL ON PART-TIME BASIS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 97 | 05/30/1997 | ||
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 | ||
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SURCHARGE | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 98 | 05/29/1998 | ||
NAMING ATWOOD BLDG IN ANCHORAGE | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 98 | 03/06/1998 | ||
CIVIL LIABILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 98 | 05/14/1998 | ||
LEASES IN NATL PETROLEUM RESERVE | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 03/12/1997 | ||
SUPPORT FEDERAL BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 05/07/1997 | ||
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 | ||
OPPOSE AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 62 | 05/08/1998 | ||
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT BILL | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 65 | 05/08/1998 | ||
DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 84 | 06/01/1998 | ||
BRING BALTO BACK TO ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 75 | 06/01/1998 | ||
"NO FRILLS" PRISON ACT | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 97 | 05/29/1997 | ||
AIRPORT/SHOOTING FACILITY NOISE LEVELS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 97 | 05/07/1997 | ||
SCHOOL DEBT REIMBURSEMENT | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 98 | 06/08/1998 | ||
PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) HES | 01/13/1997 | ||
PARENTAL CONSENT BEFORE MINOR'S ABORTION | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 97 | 05/02/1997 | ||
AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 97 | 06/12/1997 | ||
DEADLY WEAPON OFFENSES BY JUVENILES | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 98 | 04/08/1998 | ||
TRUTH IN SENTENCING | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 97 | 05/15/1997 | ||
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 | ||
HOME SCHOOLING EDUCATION PROGRAM | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 97 | 06/04/1997 | ||
AUTHORITY OF EMERGENCY MED TECHS | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 97 | 06/13/1997 | ||
AIDEA REVENUE BONDS FOR INTERTIES | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 97 | 07/02/1997 | ||
STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY: RS 2477 | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 98 | 05/05/1998 | ||
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 | ||
OFFICE OF VICTIMS' ADVOCACY | SENATOR HALFORD |
(H) FIN | 05/10/1998 | ||
SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2001 | SENATOR MILLER |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 98 | 04/29/1998 | ||
APPROP: TO PERMANENT FUND PRINCIPAL | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/22/1998 | ||
U.S. SENATE VACANCIES | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 98 | 05/08/1998 | ||
USE OF NONLETHAL AND DEFENSIVE WEAPONS | SENATOR WARD |
(H) JUD | 04/03/1998 | ||
SEX OFFENSES & OFEENDER REGISTRATION | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 98 | 06/10/1998 | ||
SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 03/12/1997 | ||
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 | ||
PRISONER RIGHTS LIMITED TO FEDERAL RIGHTS | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 59 | 05/08/1998 | ||
AK NAT'L GUARD YOUTH CORPS CHALLENGE PROG | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/12/1997 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | SENATOR PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/12/1997 | ||
SUPPORT FEDERAL CONCEALED GUN LEGISLATION | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 05/21/1997 | ||
FED AUDIT OF NATIVE REGIONAL CORPORATIONS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) STA | 04/10/1997 | ||
CONST AM: PARTICIPATION IN ABORTION | SENATOR MILLER |
FAILD(H) RECON NTCE | 05/11/1998 | ||
CONST AM: MINORS' ABORTIONS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) FIN | 03/24/1998 | ||
SWISS COMP OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS | SENATOR DONLEY |
SENATE RESOLVE 1 | 03/20/1998 |