HOUSE
RICHARD FOSTER
16th-26th Legislature (1989 -2010)
House Majority Whip
District: 38
Party: Democrat
1989-2006 Representative
2007-2008 Representative Majority Whip
2009-2010 Representative Deceased; October 13, 2009
Date/Place of Birth:
August 9, 1946
Nome, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Nome: 1946 - present
Occupation:
Retired Air Taxi
Education:
Nome High School: Graduated 1964
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
- B.B.A.: 1964 - 1968
Military:
3 years service
U.S. Army, Captain
Vietnam Service Medal (2 tours)
Bronze Star Medal
Two Army Commendation Medals
Other Political and Government Positions:
Majority Whip: 1991 - present
Co-Chair, Finance Committee: 1995 - 1996
Chair, Transportation Committee: 1991 - 1994
Co-Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1993 - 1994
Finance Committee: 1993 - 1994, 1997 - present
Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1995 - 2000
Deferred Maintenance Task Force Committee: 1997 - 1998
Alcohol & Alcohol Abuse Task Force Committee: 1993 - 1994
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Court System: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1993 - 2006
- Chair, Transportation & Public Facilities:1993 - 1998, 2001 - 2006
- Co-Chair, Governor: 1995 - 1996
- Co-Chair, Legislature: 1995 - 1996
Bush Caucus: 1989 - present
Business and Professional Positions:
Former Chair, Sitnasuak Native Corporation
Former Board Member, Bering Straits Native Corporation
Member, Nome Eskimo Community (IRA Council)
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Former Board Member, Nome Community Center
Norton Sound Health Corporation
NW Community College
Rotary and Lions Clubs
Pioneer Igloo #1
Federal Selective Service Board
Nome Planning and Zoning Commission
Nome School Board
Nome City Council
Special Interests:
Enjoying the country, Music by Spank The Dog
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)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
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)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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PURCHASE OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) JUD | 01/31/2001 | ||
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(S) RLS | 05/15/2002 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
(H) RLS | 04/30/2002 | ||
LEGIS.PIONEER ROAD DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
(S) RLS | 05/06/2001 | ||
MUNICIPAL DIVIDEND: AID TO MUNIS & OTHERS | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
(S) CRA | 05/03/2002 | ||
SEISMIC HAZARDS SAFETY COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 02 | 07/01/2002 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
AVIATION & AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 01 | 06/29/2001 | ||
FREE PARK PERMITS: DISABLED VETS/SR. CIT | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK BY REQUEST |
(H) FIN | 04/12/2001 | ||
ALASKA HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(S) HES | 02/20/2002 | ||
THERAPEUTIC COURTS/ SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
REALIGNMENT OF JUDICIAL DISTRICTS | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 02 | 06/28/2002 | ||
ANNUAL RENTAL FOR MINING CLAIMS | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
(H) RES | 03/30/2001 | ||
REMOTE RECREATIONAL CABIN SITE SALES | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
(H) FIN | 04/26/2002 | ||
RAIL AND UTILITY CORRIDOR TO CANADA | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(S) RES | 02/01/2002 | ||
RIGHT-OF-WAY TO DENALI BOR. FOR RR/UTIL. | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 02 | 01/16/2002 | ||
CHILDREN IN NEED OF AID: SERVICES & LIAB. | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) RLS | 05/16/2002 | ||
WORKERS' COMP: MEDICAL EXAM | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
BROADCASTING PROMOTING CHARITABLE GAMING | REPRESENTATIVE LANCASTER |
(H) STA | 05/08/2001 | ||
SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
(S) FIN | 05/10/2002 | ||
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SELECTIVE SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVES MURKOWSKI, HARRIS, MULDER, JAMES |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 02 | 06/27/2002 | ||
EUTHANASIA FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS | REPRESENTATIVE LANCASTER |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 02 | 06/19/2002 | ||
AGENCY PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL PLANS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 02 | 06/28/2002 | ||
CLEANUP OF ILLEGAL DRUG SITES | REPRESENTATIVE GUESS |
(S) RLS | 05/12/2002 | ||
ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | REPRESENTATIVE LANCASTER BY REQUEST |
(H) RLS | 04/09/2002 | ||
CORRESPONDENCE STUDY PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(S) HES | 05/06/2002 | ||
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) RLS | 05/13/2002 | ||
G.O. BONDS: PUBLIC SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
(H) HES | 02/19/2002 | ||
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION: BONDS/FINANCING AUTH | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(H) HES | 05/01/2002 | ||
SEPT 11 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE | REPRESENTATIVE STEVENS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 04/17/2002 | ||
OPPOSE CANADIAN FEE TO TRANSPORT FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) RLS | 02/28/2001 | ||
DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE HAYES |
(S) STA | 02/11/2002 | ||
WWII ALASKA-USSR LEND-LEASE MONUMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 06/25/2001 | ||
DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 59 | 06/19/2002 | ||
SUPPORT WAR ON TERRORISM & SUPPORT PEACE | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 04/12/2002 | ||
FRED ZHAROFF MEMORIAL BRIDGE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 01 | 04/10/2001 | ||
ARCTIC WINTER GAMES TEAM ALASKA TRUST | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 01 | 05/07/2001 | ||
REGIONAL & VILLAGE PUB.SAFETY OFFICERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 01 | 07/10/2001 | ||
F-22 RAPTOR AIRCRAFT AT ELMENDORF AFB | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 03/09/2001 | ||
VOTING SITES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 03/27/2001 | ||
NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/27/2001 | ||
OPPOSE CANADIAN FEE TO TRANSPORT FIREARMS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 04/27/2001 |