SENATE
RICK HALFORD
18th-22nd Legislature (1993 -2002)
President
District: M
Party: Republican
1993-1994 Senator Senate President
1995-2000 Senator
2001-2002 Senator Senate President
Date/Place of Birth:
9/17/44; Boston, MA
Occupation:
Commercial Pilot; Guide
Spouse:
Rona
Children:
Stacy, Katy, Tina, Kellen, Alec
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage, 1966-68; Chugiak/Eagle River, 1968-to present
Education:
High School - Norwell High School,1958-62
College/University - Kings College; Alaska Methodist University, B.A. History - Political Science, Minor in Economics
Military Service:
Alaska Air National Guard, 7 years, 1968-75, Staff Sergeant, Honorable Discharge
Political and Government Positions:
State Senate, 1983-to present; Senate President, 1993-94; Minority Leader, 1985-87, 1989, 1991-92, 1995-96; Chair, Senate Resources Committee; Chair, Joint Special Committee on Mergers; State House of Representatives, 1979-82; Majority Leader, 1981-82
Business and Professional Positions:
Halford Guide Service
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Life Member, National Rifle Association; Alaska Airmen's Association; Alaska Outdoor Council; Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; Chugiak-Eagle River Historical Society
Special Interests:
Flying, children and outdoor activities
Other:
Legislator of the Year, Safari Club International, Alaska Chapter,1999; Defender of Freedom Award, National Rifle Association, 1996; Wildlife Conservation Legislator of the Year, Alaska Outdoor Council,1996,1990; Outstanding Republican State Senator, Alaska Republican Party,1992; Outstanding Legislator of the Year, Phi Delta Kappa,1988
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARINE PASSENGER VESSELS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RES | 01/08/2001 | ||
| SERVICE AREAS:VOTER APPROVAL/TAX ZONES | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) CRA | 02/06/2001 | ||
| APPROP: SPECIAL OLYMPICS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RLS | 02/15/2001 | ||
| DNA REGISTRATION OF BURGLARS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
| PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES/ REGISTRATION | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 142 SLA 02 | 07/05/2002 | ||
| VICTIMS' RIGHTS/ PRISONER'S PFD | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 01 | 07/05/2001 | ||
| LAND ENTRY UNDER STATE RESERVATION OF RT. | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RES | 03/01/2001 | ||
| REGIONAL & VILLAGE PUB.SAFETY OFFICERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 01 | 07/10/2001 | ||
| STATEWIDE SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| NAVIGABLE WATERS COMMISSION | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
| BIG GAME HUNTERS ACCOMPANIED BY GUIDE | SENATOR HALFORD BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 02 | 05/03/2002 | ||
| ALLOW CDQ GROUPS TO HOLD ENTRY PERMITS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RES | 02/19/2002 | ||
| CONST. AM:VOTER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN BILLS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) JUD | 02/19/2002 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE REDINGTON SR. MEMORIAL TRAIL | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 01 | 03/09/2001 | ||
| HUNT/FISH LICENSE: NO SS# OR OATHS REQ'D | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
| EAGLE RIVER VETERANS' MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 01 | 03/29/2001 | ||
| CHARTER SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| SOCIAL SECURITY # & DRIVER'S LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
| CIVIL LIABILITY AND LIVESTOCK | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 04/24/2001 | ||
| EMERGENCY COMMITMENT ORDERS AND TREATMENT | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS REGARDING CINA | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
| ALASKA HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(S) HES | 02/20/2002 | ||
| THERAPEUTIC COURTS/ SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| STAT. OF LIMITATIONS:SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| NAMING DOUTHIT VETERANS' MEMORIAL BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE LANCASTER |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
| INHALANTS AND POISONS AWARENESS WEEKS | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 03/27/2001 | ||
| SEPT 11 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE | REPRESENTATIVE STEVENS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 04/17/2002 | ||
| ROADLESS POLICY | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/09/2001 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 02/28/2001 | ||
| DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 59 | 06/19/2002 | ||
| NO SOC SEC. # REQ'D ON HUNT/FISH LICENSE | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) RLS | 01/25/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| TEACHER EMPLOYMENT & SUBJECT EXPERTISE | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| WILLIAM R. WOOD FAIRBANKS INTL AIRPORT | SENATOR WILKEN |
(H) RLS | 03/19/2001 | ||
| BRISTOL BAY SALMON CLASSIC | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| NO GAS PIPELINE OVER BEAUFORT SEA | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 01 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS FOR CHILDREN | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) JUD | 05/14/2002 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
(S) JUD | 01/18/2002 | ||
| LICENSING:DISCLOSURE OF MINORS' RECORDS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 02 | 06/19/2002 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 03/27/2001 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2002 | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 42 | 04/17/2002 | ||
| JOINT LEGIS SALMON INDUSTRY TASK FORCE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 53 | 05/03/2002 | ||
| ELIMINATE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 03/27/2001 | ||
| OPPOSE CANADIAN FEE TO TRANSPORT FIREARMS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 04/27/2001 | ||
| FEDERAL GUN POLICIES | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| CONST AM: APPROPRIATION/SPENDING LIMIT | SENATOR DONLEY |
(H) FIN | 02/08/2002 | ||
| NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN JUNEAU | SENATOR ELTON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| TAX EXEMPT BONDS TO FUND VETERANS LOANS | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 52 | 05/03/2002 | ||
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESOLUTION | SENATOR GREEN |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 07/17/2002 |