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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MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREAS | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 01 | 05/24/2001 | ||
STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
(H) L&C | 01/25/2002 | ||
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 02 | 06/27/2002 | ||
SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR SB 133 | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 07/07/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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MUNICIPAL DIVIDEND: AID TO MUNIS & OTHERS | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
(S) CRA | 05/03/2002 | ||
JOE REDINGTON SR. MEMORIAL TRAIL | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 01 | 03/09/2001 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
AVIATION & AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 01 | 06/29/2001 | ||
APPROVAL FOR EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
SPECIAL APPROP: SCHOOL DIST. COST FACTORS | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
(S) RLS | 05/15/2002 | ||
STAT. OF LIMITATIONS:SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
NAMING DOUTHIT VETERANS' MEMORIAL BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE LANCASTER |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 02/28/2001 | ||
SUPPORT WAR ON TERRORISM & SUPPORT PEACE | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 04/12/2002 | ||
TAKE A CHILD HUNTING SEASON | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
FRED ZHAROFF MEMORIAL BRIDGE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 01 | 04/10/2001 | ||
SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2002 | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 42 | 04/17/2002 | ||
OPPOSE CANADIAN FEE TO TRANSPORT FIREARMS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 04/27/2001 | ||
TAX EXEMPT BONDS TO FUND VETERANS LOANS | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 52 | 05/03/2002 |