HOUSE
CON BUNDE
18th-26th Legislature (1993 -2010)
District: 18
Party: Republican
1993-2002 Representative
2003-2008 Senator
2009-2010 Senator Senate Minority Leader
Date/Place of Birth:
August 4, 1938
Mankato, Minnesota
Residency in Alaska:
Ketchikan: 1961 - 1962
Anchorage: 1968 - present
Occupation:
Retired University of Alaska, Anchorage Professor
Retired Commercial Pilot
Adult Children:
Joylene, Kurt
Education:
Mankato High School, Minnesota:
Graduated 1956
Central Washington University: 1962 - 1966
- B.S. Speech Pathology
Central Washington University: 1967 - 1970
- M.S. Speech and Hearing Pathology
Anchorage Community College: 1984
- UAA Professional Piloting
Military Service:
3 years service
U.S. Army, Specialist 4th Class
Alaska State Senate:
2003 - present
Chair, Labor & Commerce Committee: 2003 - present
Vice-Chair, Finance Committe: 2003 - present
Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee: 2003 - 2004
Finance Subcommittees
- Chair, Administration: 2003 - 2004
- Chair, Labor & Workforce Development: 2003 - present
- Chair, Law: 2003 - 2004
- Chair, Natural Resources: 2003 - present
- Fish & Game: 2005 - present
- University of Alaska: 2003 - 2004
Alaska State House of Representatives:
1993 - 2002
Chair, Special Committee on Education:
2001 - 2002
Chair, Health, Education & Social Services
Committee: 1997 - 1998
Co-Chair, Long Term Care Task Force: 1997 - 1998
Co-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services
Committee: 1993 - 1996
Vice-Chair, Finance Committee: 1999 - 2002
Vice-Chair, Judiciary Committee: 1997 - 1998
Vice-Chair, Rules Committee: 1995 - 1996
Legislative Budget & Audit Committee: 1995 - 2000
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: 1997 - 1998
Special Committee on Oil & Gas: 1997 - 1998
Judiciary Committee: 1995 - 1996
Community & Regional Affairs Committee:
1993 - 1994
Resources Committee: 1993 - 1994
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Fish & Game: 1999 - 2002
- Chair, Public Safety: 2001 - 2002
- Chair, Revenue: 1999 - 2000
- Natural Resources: 1999 - 2000
- Education: 1993-94, 1997-98
- Court System: 1995 - 1996
- Fish & Game: 1993 - 1998
- University of Alaska: 1993 - 1998
Other Political and Government Positions:
Alaska Board of Fish and Game South-central
Citizens Advisory Committee
Business and Professional Positions:
Professor, University of Alaska, Anchorage
- Speech Communication
Commercial Pilot for various companies: 1974 - 1997
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
National Rifle Association
Aircraft Owners & Pilots’ Association
Alaska Outdoor Council
Alaskan Bow Hunters Association
Alaska Airmen’s Association
National Conference of State Legislatures - Executive Committee Member
Commissioner/Former Vice-Chair, Education
Commission of the States
Awards and Recognitions:
University of Alaska, Anchorage Outstanding Educator of the Year: 1991
Award of Recognition from Alaskans for Tobacco Free Kids
Award of Recognition from Alaska Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind Council
Community Service Award from the Alaska Public Health Association
Special Interests:
Community Theater, Aviation, Hunting, Fishing, Dog Mushing, Master Instructor, Bow Hunter Education
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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LICENSING SPEECH PATHOLOGY/AUDIOLOGY | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
USE OF UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA APPROPRIATION | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
(H) HES | 02/24/1999 | ||
ALASKA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
(H) FIN | 05/06/1999 | ||
DENTAL CARE INSURANCE | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 00 | 05/22/2000 | ||
SERVICE AREAS: VOTER APPROVAL/TAX ZONES | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 05/19/2000 | ||
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR ASSISTANCE | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
(H) HES | 04/09/1999 | ||
CREDITED PART-TIME SERVICE TRS | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PROPERTY DISPOSAL | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 00 | 05/04/2000 | ||
CONST. AM: WILDLIFE INITIATIVES | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 05/17/1999 | ||
SUPPORT CONSERVATION AND REINVESTMENT ACT | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
(H) RES | 02/16/2000 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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PERSONS REQUIRED TO FILE SETTLEMENT INFO | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 99 | 05/06/1999 | ||
RIVER HABITAT PROTECTION TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
USE, REGULATION, AND OPERATION OF BOATS | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
ANCHORAGE COASTAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/11/1999 | ||
SKI VIOLATIONS BAIL SCHEDULE | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
(S) JUD | 04/12/1999 | ||
PAYMENT FOR SEXUAL ABUSE EXAMINATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 00 | 05/16/2000 | ||
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 00 | 04/21/2000 | ||
APPROPRIATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
(H) HES | 02/16/2000 | ||
ALASKA BID PREF FOR AK RAIL CORP. | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
(S) TRA | 04/27/1999 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/06/1999 | ||
NO FED. CLAIM ON STATE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 04/12/1999 | ||
UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT FOR RESEARCH | REPRESENTATIVE THERRIAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 05/26/1999 | ||
SUPPORT AMERICAN LAND SOVEREIGNTY ACT | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 05/11/1999 | ||
POSTSECONDARY EDUC SAVINGS PROGRAMS/TRUST | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 00 | 03/15/2000 |