HOUSE
FRED DYSON
20th-28th Legislature (1997 -2014)
District: 25
Party: Republican
1997-2002 Representative
2003-2014 Senator
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Date/Place of Birth:
January 16, 1939
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage: 1964
Fairbanks: 1965 - 1968
Anchorage: 1970 - 1976
Eagle River: 1976 - present
Occupation:
Mariner, mechanical engineer, marine science consultant, technical writer, former commercial fisherman, charter boat operator
Family:
Wife - Jane, since May 28, 1966
Children - Cindy Dyson-McGlen, Wendy Shaw, Jana Oztergut
Seven grandchildren
Many foster children
Education:
Highline High School, Seattle, Washington:
University of Washington: 5 years - Mechanical Engineering
- Graduate courses:
Mechanical Engineering, Arctic Engineering
& Management
Alaska Senate: 2003 - present
Chair, Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2003 - 2006
Armed Services Joint Committee: 2003 - 2006
Finance Committee: 2003 - 2008
Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2007 - 2008
Legislative Council Joint Committee: 2003
Ombudsman Selection Committee: 2007 - 2008
Resources Committee: 2003 - 2006
Victim’s Advocate Selection Committee: 2007 - 2008
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Administration: 2003 - 2006
- Chair, Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2004 - 2006
- Chair, Public Safety: 2004 - 2006
- Administration: 2007 - 2008
- Community & Economic Development: 2003
- Education & Early Development: 2003
- Environmental Conservation: 2004 - 2005
- Health & Social Services Committee: 2007 - 2008
- Labor and Workforce Development: 2003
- Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2003, 2007 - 2008
- Revenue: 2004 - 2005
- University of Alaska: 2003 - 2008
Chair, Children’s Caucus: 2003 - present
Alaska State House of Representatives: 1997 - 2002
Chair, Health, Education & Social Services: 1999 - 2002
Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Tourism: 1999 - 2002
Special Committee on Fisheries: 1999 - 2002
Special Committee on Oil & Gas: 1999 - 2002
Community & Regional Affairs Committee: 1997 - 2000
Electric Utility Restructuring Joint Committee: 1997 - 1998
Resources Committee: 1997 - 1998
Special Committee on Telecommunications: 1997 - 1998
Finance Subcommittees
- Court System: 2001 - 2002
- Health & Social Services: 1997 - 2002
- Corrections: 1997 - 2000
- Fish & Game: 1999 - 2000
Chair, Children’s Caucus: 2001 - 2002
Co-Chair, Children’s Caucus: 1997 - 1998
Anchorage Caucus: 1999 - 2000
Other Political and Government Positions:
Health Commission: 2001 - present
Alaska Fisheries Task Force: 2001 - present
- Council of State Governments
Anchorage Municipal Assembly: 1985 - 1991
Chugiak/Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Northwest Economic Region
- Vice President/President: July 2003 - 2005
U.S. Energy Council Executive Board
Business and Professional Positions:
Commercial Fisherman, salmon and herring: 1976 - 1999
- Owner/Captain, Marine Charter Service
Consultant, Technical Writer: 1985 - present
Maintenance Engineer, British Petroleum: 1972 - 1984
Boating columnist, Anchorage Times;
Anchorage Daily News
Contributing Editor, Alaska Boating Magazine
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Chugiak/Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
Eagle River Community Council
National Rifle Association
Alaska Right to Life
Former Member, Eagle River Community Council;
Former Member, Eagle River Limited Road Service Area Board;
Former Member, Alaska State Human Rights Commission;
Former Member, Chugach State Park Citizens Advisory Board;
Former Member, Anchorage Library Commission;
Former Member, Anchorage Aquatic Resources Commission
Special Interests:
Mechanical antiques restoration, cars, guns, boats, tools, history, outdoor sports, and reading
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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ARRESTS BY PRIVATE PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(S) JUD | 05/13/1999 | ||
REPORTING CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 99 | 06/22/1999 | ||
PUBLIC SCHOOL SURVEYS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 99 | 06/22/1999 | ||
TRANSFER OF VEHICLE TITLE | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 99 | 06/01/1999 | ||
LIABILITY RELATING TO FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) RLS | 03/24/1999 | ||
COST OF COLLEGE REMEDIAL CLASSES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) HES | 02/26/1999 | ||
ADULT ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOL | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) HES | 02/26/1999 | ||
FOSTER CARE & DELINQUENT MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 99 | 06/01/1999 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CONF COM APPTD H&S | 05/01/2000 | ||
SCHOOL GRANT/DEBT REIMBURSEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) FIN | 04/29/1999 | ||
PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) HES | 04/13/1999 | ||
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) JUD | 05/14/1999 | ||
STORAGE OF BUILDING MATERIAL REGS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) CRA | 05/15/1999 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOL BUILDINGS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) HES | 05/15/1999 | ||
PUBLIC SCHOOL COUNSELING | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) HES | 05/19/1999 | ||
RESTORATIVE COMMUNITY JUSTICE | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) STA | 05/19/1999 | ||
CHILD SUPPORT ISSUES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) HES | 05/19/1999 | ||
SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY AND SAFETY PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 114 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
HOME RULE COMMUNITIES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(S) FIN | 04/11/2000 | ||
CRIMINAL SENTENCING AND RESTITUTION | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 00 | 06/01/2000 | ||
ANTIQUE/GOLD RUSH MOTOR VEH. LIC. PLATES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) TRA | 02/16/2000 | ||
STATE EMPLOYEE SALARY LIMIT | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) STA | 02/16/2000 | ||
GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS REGARDING CINA | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) FIN | 04/15/2000 | ||
INTERNET PRIVACY/ELECTRONIC MESSAGES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) L&C | 02/25/2000 | ||
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR OFFENDERS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 31 | 03/07/2000 | ||
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION REPORT | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 05/26/1999 | ||
CONST AM: CRIMINAL ADMINISTRATION | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) JUD | 05/19/1999 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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RAIL/UTILITY EASEMENT TO AK-CANADA BORDER | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 99 | 05/06/1999 | ||
FOSTER PARENT RIGHTS TO DISCLOSE INFO | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
(H) JUD | 05/03/1999 | ||
LICENSURE OF ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) HES | 04/27/1999 | ||
INVESTIGATIONS BY MUNICIPAL ASSESSOR | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 99 | 03/26/1999 | ||
RESTORATIVE COMMUNITY JUSTICE STUDY | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) JUD | 01/19/1999 | ||
BAIL HEARING FOR SEX OFFENDERS | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 95 SLA 00 | 05/31/2000 | ||
MUNICIPAL TAXES ON DETERIORATED PROPERTY | REPRESENTATIVE HALCRO |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 99 | 04/23/1999 | ||
EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR NAT'L GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 99 | 04/13/1999 | ||
ELECTRIC CONSUMER'S BILL OF RIGHTS | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
(H) L&C | 05/06/1999 | ||
IMMUNITY:CLAIMS ARISING FROM Y2K PROBLEMS | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 79 SLA 99 | 06/29/1999 | ||
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 99 | 06/04/1999 | ||
SALE/LABELING OF MEAT/MILK PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 99 | 06/23/1999 | ||
POSTSECONDARY EDUC FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDEN | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
(H) FIN | 04/26/1999 | ||
POLICE USE OF EAVESDROPPING DEVICES | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 99 | 06/22/1999 | ||
LIABILITY FOR COMMERCIAL REC ACTIVITIES | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(S) JUD | 05/07/1999 | ||
REVOCATION OF MINOR DRIVER'S LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 99 | 06/30/1999 | ||
SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(H) FIN | 04/29/1999 | ||
LICENSING OF FOSTER GROUP HOMES | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
(H) HES | 03/31/1999 | ||
DRUGS WHERE MINORS ARE PRESENT | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 00 | 03/31/2000 | ||
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY EQUIPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 99 | 06/03/1999 | ||
PERA: NOTICE BEFORE STRIKE | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING BY REQUEST |
(H) L&C | 02/16/2000 | ||
CREDITED SERVICE FOR ON-THE-JOB INJURIES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
HATCHER PASS PUBLIC USE AREA | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 99 | 07/06/1999 | ||
UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES/DEFAMATION | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) RLS | 04/08/2000 | ||
INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
(H) O&G | 05/19/1999 | ||
PUBLIC DEFENDER CHILDREN'S PROCEEDINGS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 123 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE MURKOWSKI |
(H) RLS | 02/11/2000 | ||
PAYMENT FOR SEXUAL ABUSE EXAMINATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 00 | 05/16/2000 | ||
INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) JUD | 03/27/2000 | ||
RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR REHIRED TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVE HALCRO |
(S) FIN | 04/18/2000 | ||
PRIVACY:DNA/EMPLOYEE MONITORING/CONSUMERS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) L&C | 01/10/2000 | ||
CHILDREN WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 00 | 05/22/2000 | ||
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PROPERTY DISPOSAL | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 00 | 05/04/2000 | ||
INFO AND INFORMED CONSENT FOR ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 03/30/2000 | ||
SERVICES FOR DISABLED PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 00 | 05/23/2000 | ||
FISH AND GAME/REFUGES/HABITAT & USE AREAS | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
(S) RES | 04/13/2000 | ||
FREEDOM OF RELIGION | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2000 | ||
CONTINUANCES OF CINA HEARINGS | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATE; RESOURCES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) RLS | 05/15/1999 | ||
JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MERGERS | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 05/26/1999 | ||
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH/WOMEN'S DAY | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
(S) STA | 03/02/2000 | ||
DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(S) STA | 03/17/1999 | ||
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 | ||
NATIONAL MUSEUM WOMEN'S HISTORY AK COUNCI | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 05/11/1999 | ||
CONST. AM: ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
(H) JUD | 03/17/1999 | ||
FEDERAL INCOME TAX MARRIAGE PENALTY | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 05/26/1999 | ||
MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENT/CLOSURE ACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 04/12/1999 | ||
COOK INLET BELUGA POPULATION | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 04/12/1999 | ||
REPEAL BRADY ACT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) PERMNTLY FILED | 04/11/2000 | ||
VOLUNTARY SCHOOL PRAYER | REPRESENTATIVE SANDERS |
(H) HES | 04/23/1999 | ||
CONST AM: SESSION LIMIT/INTERIM COMMITTEE | REPRESENTATIVE HALCRO |
(H) STA | 05/12/1999 | ||
CONST AM: PERM FUND INCOME DISTRIBUTION | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
(H) JUD | 04/07/2000 | ||
ALASKA-CANADA RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(H) TRA | 03/01/2000 | ||
CONST AM: WILD FOOD RESOURCES | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
(H) FIN | 03/29/2000 | ||
VICTIMS' RIGHTS/PRISONER'S PFD | SENATOR HALFORD |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/08/2000 | ||
ACCESS TO DRIVING/SCHOOL RECORDS OF CHILD | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 99 | 06/01/1999 | ||
LAND OWNER IMMUNITY/RT-OF-WAY VACATION | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 99 | 07/09/1999 | ||
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | SENATOR MILLER |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 00 | 05/24/2000 | ||
LIABILITY RELATING TO FIREARMS | SENATOR KELLY PETE |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 99 | 05/11/1999 | ||
NATIVE LANGUAGE EDUCATION | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 99 | 06/24/1999 | ||
ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | SENATOR LINCOLN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 04/14/2000 | ||
VOLUNTARY SCHOOL PRAYER | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 06/22/1999 |