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 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
TEACHER TENURE | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 99 | 06/30/1999 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOLS | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) HES | 05/11/1999 | ||
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) RES | 01/20/2000 | ||
RIGHT TO WORK | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) L&C | 01/31/2000 | ||
NATL. MUSEUM WOMEN'S HISTORY AK COUNCIL | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) RLS | 04/27/1999 | ||
CONST AM: PERM FUND INCOME DISTRIBUTION | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) FIN | 01/31/2000 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
APPROP: EARNINGS RESERVE TO PERM FUND | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR NAT'L GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 99 | 04/13/1999 | ||
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 99 | 06/04/1999 | ||
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 00 | 05/24/2000 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CONF COM APPTD H&S | 05/01/2000 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/06/1999 | ||
NATIONAL MUSEUM WOMEN'S HISTORY AK COUNCI | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 05/11/1999 | ||
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION REPORT | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 05/26/1999 | ||
EXCLUDE AK NATL FORESTS FROM ROADLESS POL | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 04/14/2000 | ||
CRIMES OF MURDER & CHILD MURDERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) FIN | 01/28/1999 | ||
CRIMES OF MURDER & CHILD MURDERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 99 | 06/04/1999 | ||
VICTIMS' RIGHTS/PRISONER'S PFD | SENATOR HALFORD |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/08/2000 | ||
FOREST PRACTICES: STREAMS/TRIBUTARIES | SENATOR MACKIE |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 99 | 03/19/1999 | ||
DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MGMT AND ASSESSMENT | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RES | 01/19/1999 | ||
NAMING THE CAPITAL SCHOOL BLDG. | SENATOR WARD |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 99 | 05/07/1999 | ||
LIABILITY RELATING TO FIREARMS | SENATOR KELLY PETE |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 99 | 05/11/1999 | ||
TROOPER HECK MEMORIAL CORRIDOR | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 99 | 05/14/1999 | ||
PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/21/1999 | ||
CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM | SENATOR MILLER |
(S) HES | 01/18/2000 | ||
SNOWMACHINE USE IN DENALI NAT'L PARK | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/26/1999 | ||
VOLUNTARY SCHOOL PRAYER | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 06/22/1999 | ||
CONST.AM: CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION/AMENDMT | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 47 | 05/31/2000 | ||
SUBSISTENCE FOR URBAN AK NATIVES | SENATOR WARD |
(H) RES | 04/19/2000 | ||
SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
SENATE RESOLVE 1 | 03/26/1999 | ||
CLIFF GROH GALLERY | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 04/12/1999 |