HOUSE
BEN GRUSSENDORF
12th-21st Legislature (1981 -2000)
Representative Ben Grussendorf
District: 2
Party: Democrat
District: 2
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1981-1984 Representative
1985-1988 Representative Speaker of the House
1989-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Speaker of the House
1993-2000 Representative
1981-1984 Representative
1985-1988 Representative Speaker of the House
1989-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Speaker of the House
1993-2000 Representative
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
02/23/1942;
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
OCCUPATION:
Educator
SPOUSE:
Karen
CHILDREN:
Tim, Karla
EDUCATION:
High School: Grand Rapids, MN
College/University: University of Minnesota, B.A.
Post Graduate: University of Minnesota, M.A.;
Washington State University
EMPLOYMENT:
Instructor, Sitka Community College;
Teacher, Sitka High School, (National, State & Local Government/Social Sciences)
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, Lions;
Member, Sitka Chamber of Commerce;
Member, Alaska Native Brotherhood;
Member, Elks;
Member, Moose;
Member, Pioneers of Alaska;
Member, Sons of Norway
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing,
exploring with the hound, public service
Legislative Service:
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 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)
Legislative Service:
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 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)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
(H) JUD | 01/13/1997 | ||
| SUPPORT AMERICAN FISHERIES ACT | REPRESENTATIVE GRUSSENDORF |
(H) RLS | 02/18/1998 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARINE SAFETY TRAINING & EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 97 | 05/27/1997 | ||
| TAX CREDIT: GIFTS TO PUBLIC BROADCASTING | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
(H) FIN | 01/24/1997 | ||
| EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(H) FIN | 03/10/1997 | ||
| LIMITED ENTRY BUY-BACK PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
(H) FSH | 01/13/1997 | ||
| BAN SALE OF FARMED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
(H) FSH | 01/13/1997 | ||
| SALMON MARKETING ASSESSMENT & ASMI | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
CHAPTER 111 SLA 98 | 06/19/1998 | ||
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | REPRESENTATIVE IVAN |
(H) L&C | 03/14/1997 | ||
| DIVE FISHERY MANAGEMENT ASSN. & ASSESSMNT | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 97 | 06/20/1997 | ||
| PERS FOR VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
| ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 06/11/1997 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
(H) HES | 02/24/1997 | ||
| SALE OF LTD ENTRY PERMITS BY IRS | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 05/07/1997 | ||
| BRING BALTO BACK TO ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 75 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| ALASKA DAY OF PRAYER | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 97 | 04/23/1997 | ||
| THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 05/07/1997 | ||
| TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL GIRLS' STATE | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 17 | 05/07/1997 | ||
| 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 |