SENATE
ROBIN TAYLOR
14th-23rd Legislature (1985 -2004)
Senator Robin Taylor
District: A
Party: Republican
District: A
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1985-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Appointed to fill vacancy in Senate left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1991-1992 Senator Appointed to fill vacancy left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1993-2002 Senator
2003-2004 Senator Resigned midnight 9/14/03
1985-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Representative Appointed to fill vacancy in Senate left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1991-1992 Senator Appointed to fill vacancy left by Lloyd Jones's resignation.
1993-2002 Senator
2003-2004 Senator Resigned midnight 9/14/03
Date/Place of Birth:
2/5/43; Sedro Woolley, WA
Occupation:
Attorney
Spouse:
Kaye Marie
Children:
Robin, Tracy Lynn
Residency in Alaska:
Ketchikan, 1961-77; Wrangell, 1977-present
Education:
College/University - University of Washington, 1961-65, B.A.
Post Graduate - Oregon College of Education, 1965-66, M.A.; Willamette University, 1966-69, J.D.
Political and Government Positions:
Assumed Senate seat vacated by Lloyd Jones on June 15, 1992; elected to State Senate, 1992. Elected to State House of Representatives in 1984, 1986, 1988, and 1990. District Court Judge, 1977-82; Vice-Mayor, City of Ketchikan, 1974-75; Member, Borough Assembly/City Council, Ketchikan, AK, 1973-76.
Business and Professional Positions:
Alaska Bar Association; American Judicature Society; President, Alaska Judges Conference, 1981-82; National Board of Directors, American Judicature Society, 1980-83
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Wrangell Elks Lodge, Petersburg Moose Lodge, National Rifle Association, Pioneers of Alaska
Special Interests:
Fishing, hunting, golf, gardening
Legislative Service:
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)(H)
- 17th (1991-1992)(S)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Legislative Service:
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992) (H)
- 17th (1991-1992) (S)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISPOSALS OF STATE LAND | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RLS | 03/15/2000 | ||
| INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 136 SLA 00 | 07/11/2000 | ||
| FOREST RESOURCES: STREAMS/TRIBUTARIES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RES | 01/19/1999 | ||
| STATE JURISDICTION OVER FISH & GAME | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RLS | 05/12/1999 | ||
| ENFORCEMENT OF SUBSISTENCE LAWS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RLS | 05/12/1999 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/21/1999 | ||
| REMAND OF HEALTH FACILITY PAYMNT DECISION | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 03/23/1999 | ||
| IMPERSONATE POLICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE | SENATOR TAYLOR |
RETURNED TO (S) RLS | 02/29/2000 | ||
| INSURANCE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(H) HES | 05/18/1999 | ||
| USE OF FISH & GAME FUND/COMM'R'S POWERS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RES | 04/09/1999 | ||
| MANAGEMENT OF FISH/GAME POPULATION & AREA | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RES | 04/09/1999 | ||
| SEAFOOD LABELLING | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/26/1999 | ||
| TIMBER THREATENED BY PESTS OR DISEASE | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/26/1999 | ||
| CHARITABLE GAMING & GAMING ON FERRIES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/23/1999 | ||
| STATE LOTTERY | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/15/1999 | ||
| CONVEYANCE OF TIDELAND TO MUNICIPALITIES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RES | 05/17/1999 | ||
| NONCOMPETITIVE OIL AND GAS LEASES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RES | 05/19/1999 | ||
| SALE OF THE FOUR DAM POOL | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 04/13/2000 | ||
| POWER COST EQUALIZATION ENDOWMENT | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) CRA | 04/07/2000 | ||
| CRIMES: REPRESENTATIONS/I.D./COMPUTERS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 00 | 05/22/2000 | ||
| DENIAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 03/31/2000 | ||
| FOOD SAFETY: DEC OVERSIGHT/ADVISORY GRP. | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(H) FIN | 04/17/2000 | ||
| MANAGEMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/22/1999 | ||
| SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATE; RESOURCES | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RLS | 04/11/2000 | ||
| REPEAL OF REGULATIONS BY LEGISLATURE | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) PERMNTLY FILED | 05/19/1999 | ||
| REQUEST CONGRESS AMEND ANILCA | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RES | 03/12/1999 | ||
| CONST. AM: ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 03/30/1999 | ||
| SAVE THE BEAVER IN WASH D.C. | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(H) RLS | 04/29/1999 | ||
| KOSOVO CONFLICT | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 05/26/1999 | ||
| REPEAL OF REGULATIONS BY LEGISLATURE | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FIN | 02/22/2000 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRUGS: LISTED CHEMICALS/METHAMPHETAMINE | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 00 | 05/22/2000 | ||
| APPROP: EARNINGS RESERVE TO PERM FUND | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
| REPORTING CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 99 | 06/22/1999 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DRUGS WHERE MINORS ARE PRESENT | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
| TAX OBLIGATION LOAN PROGRAM FOR FISHERS | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
CHAPTER 127 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
| PAYMENT FOR SEXUAL ABUSE EXAMINATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 00 | 05/16/2000 | ||
| CHILDREN WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 00 | 05/22/2000 | ||
| REQUIRE HEALTH INS COVERAGE FOR DIABETES | REPRESENTATIVE MURKOWSKI |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 00 | 04/28/2000 | ||
| CRIMINAL SENTENCING AND RESTITUTION | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 00 | 06/01/2000 | ||
| CONTINUANCES OF CINA HEARINGS | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR OFFENDERS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 31 | 03/07/2000 | ||
| JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MERGERS | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 05/26/1999 | ||
| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 03/07/2000 | ||
| NATIONAL BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/26/1999 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/06/1999 | ||
| UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT FOR RESEARCH | REPRESENTATIVE THERRIAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 05/26/1999 | ||
| NATIONAL MUSEUM WOMEN'S HISTORY AK COUNCI | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 05/11/1999 | ||
| MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENT/CLOSURE ACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 04/12/1999 | ||
| 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 | ||
| NO MANDATORY PAROLE RELEASE WITHOUT GED | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S) FIN | 03/18/1999 | ||
| 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 | ||
| PERS CREDIT FOR NONCERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 99 | 05/14/1999 | ||
| PRISON TIME CREDITS FOR MURDERERS | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 99 | 06/22/1999 | ||
| FOREST PRACTICES: STREAMS/TRIBUTARIES | SENATOR MACKIE |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 99 | 03/19/1999 | ||
| REGULATIONS: ADOPTION & JUDICIAL REVIEW | SENATOR DONLEY |
(H) FIN | 04/12/2000 | ||
| LAND OWNER IMMUNITY/RT-OF-WAY VACATION | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 99 | 07/09/1999 | ||
| NAMING THE CAPITAL SCHOOL BLDG. | SENATOR WARD |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 99 | 05/07/1999 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR NAT'L GUARD | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
(S) RLS | 02/17/1999 | ||
| COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) FIN | 03/30/1999 | ||
| ADVISORY VOTE ON ELECTED AG | SENATOR WARD |
(S) FIN | 03/03/1999 | ||
| 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 | ||
| TROOPER HECK MEMORIAL CORRIDOR | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 99 | 05/14/1999 | ||
| PROBATION AND PAROLE FEES | SENATOR WARD |
(S) FIN | 03/18/1999 | ||
| FEES/IMMUNITY SALE/TRANSFER OF FIREARMS | SENATOR KELLY PETE |
CHAPTER 1 SSSLA 99 | 09/25/1999 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY EDUC SAVINGS PROGRAMS/TRUST | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 00 | 03/15/2000 | ||
| INCREASE BASE ALLOCATION FOR EDUCATION | SENATOR WILKEN |
(S) FIN | 02/10/2000 | ||
| REGULATORY COMM. OF ALASKA/AOGCC | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 00 | 03/24/2000 | ||
| NAMING AK NATIVE VETERANS' HONOR BRIDGE | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 00 | 04/28/2000 | ||
| APPROVING LAND TRANSFERS FOR RAILROAD | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
| SAME DAY AIRBORNE HUNTING | SENATOR KELLY PETE |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 00 | 04/24/2000 | ||
| MANDATORY 99-YEAR TERM OF IMPRISONMENT | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
| TULSEQUAH CHIEF MINE | SENATOR PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 07/07/1999 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATORS WARD, PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 03/31/2000 | ||
| ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | SENATOR LINCOLN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 04/14/2000 | ||
| CONST. AM: PRISONER'S RIGHTS | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S) RLS | 02/18/1999 | ||
| NATIONAL BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
(S) RLS | 02/10/1999 | ||
| SNOWMACHINE USE IN DENALI NAT'L PARK | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/26/1999 | ||
| DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
(S) JUD | 02/03/1999 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CONST AM: PERM FUND CORP BD/PUB CORP BD. | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 54 | 05/31/2000 | ||
| CONST AM: PERM FUND INCOME DISTRIBUTION | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) FIN | 01/31/2000 | ||
| ALASKA CANADA RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY | SENATOR WILKEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 04/27/2000 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
SENATE RESOLVE 1 | 03/26/1999 | ||
| CLIFF GROH GALLERY | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 04/12/1999 |