SENATE
LOREN LEMAN
16th-22nd Legislature (1989 -2002)
Senator Loren Leman
Majority Leader
District: G
Party: Republican
Majority Leader
District: G
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1989-1992 Representative
1993-2002 Senator
1989-1992 Representative
1993-2002 Senator
Date/Place of Birth:
12/2/50; Pomona, CA
Occupation:
Consulting Engineer; Fisherman
Spouse:
Carolyn
Children:
Joseph, Rachel, Nicole
Residency in Alaska:
Ninilchik, 1950-74; Ketchikan, 1974-75; Anchorage, 1975-present
Education:
High School - Ninilchik, 1964-68, diploma
College/University - Oregon State University, B.S. Civil Engineering, 1970-72
Graduate - Stanford University, M.S. Civil/Environmental Engineering, 1972-73
Post Graduate - University of Alaska Anchorage, Arctic Engineering, 1976
Political and Government Positions:
State Senator, 1993-present; State Representative, 1989-93; Anchorage Hazardous Materials Commission; Alaska Regional Marine Research Board; Military Schools Task Force; Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission; House Liability Insurance Task Force; Chairman, Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force; Joint Armed Services Committee; Executive Committee, Energy Council
Business and Professional Positions:
Consulting Civil Engineer; Fisherman
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Armed Services YMCA, Alaskans for Drug-Free Youth, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, Alaska Water & Wastewater Management Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, National Federation of Independent Business, Anchorage Grace Brethren Church, National Rifle Association
Special Interests:
My family, reading, basketball, playing the accordion, teaching youth, fishing, biking
Legislative Service:
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
Legislative Service:
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIGHT-OF-WAY LEASING ACT | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 01 | 05/09/2001 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOL EXIT EXAM TRANSITION PERIOD | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) HES | 03/01/2001 | ||
| TEACHER RETIREM'T,REEMPLOYM'T,CERTIFIC'T | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 01 | 06/29/2001 | ||
| UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK LOANS & PROGRAM | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 02 | 06/07/2002 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL OF RAILROAD LEASES | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) RES | 02/01/2002 | ||
| SETTLEMENT INFORMATION EXEMPTIONS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 04/28/2001 | ||
| AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC BALLOTS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) RLS | 02/11/2002 | ||
| AFTER ACQUIRED TITLE IN REAL PROPERTY | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 02 | 05/17/2002 | ||
| NURS.HOME/ASSISTED LIV. EMPLOYEES | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) HES | 02/06/2002 | ||
| O.K. TO ASSIGN PFD TO NONPROFIT CORP | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) STA | 02/19/2002 | ||
| APRIL 2001 SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) RLS | 03/09/2001 | ||
| F-22 RAPTOR AIRCRAFT AT ELMENDORF AFB | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 03/09/2001 | ||
| NCAA BASKETBALL PRESEASON TOURNAMENTS | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 01/29/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ELIMINATE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 03/27/2001 |
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 | ||
| SEISMIC HAZARDS SAFETY COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 02 | 07/01/2002 | ||
| EAGLE RIVER VETERANS' MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 01 | 03/29/2001 | ||
| JUNETEENTH DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 01 | 04/10/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MOTOR VEH.LIC.PLATES: NATL GUARD/ANTIQUE | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
| AQUATIC FARMS FOR SHELLFISH | REPRESENTATIVE SCALZI |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
| STAT. OF LIMITATIONS:SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| VERIFY AGE REQD FOR DEFENSE IN SEX CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
| CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PROVIDING ALCOHOL | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 02 | 06/27/2002 | ||
| SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
(S) FIN | 05/10/2002 | ||
| CRIMES: RESTITUTION & AGGRAVATING FACTORS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 02 | 05/18/2002 | ||
| NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SELECTIVE SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVES MURKOWSKI, HARRIS, MULDER, JAMES |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 02 | 06/27/2002 | ||
| OIL/GAS EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 139 SLA 02 | 07/05/2002 | ||
| ELECTRONIC BALLOTING EQUIPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 02 | 03/07/2002 | ||
| AGENCY PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL PLANS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 02 | 06/28/2002 | ||
| NAMING DOUTHIT VETERANS' MEMORIAL BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE LANCASTER |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
| CRIMES ON OR AGAINST STATE VESSELS/PLANES | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 02 | 06/27/2002 | ||
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 02 | 05/08/2002 | ||
| DISABLED VETERANS LICENSE PLATES | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 02 | 05/29/2002 | ||
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN CITIZEN RECOGNIT'N MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 04/17/2002 | ||
| INHALANTS AND POISONS AWARENESS WEEKS | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 03/27/2001 | ||
| APRIL 2001 SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 04/10/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SUPPORT WAR ON TERRORISM & SUPPORT PEACE | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 04/12/2002 | ||
| REPEAL ESTATE TAX | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(S) RLS | 05/13/2002 | ||
| ALASKA AIRLINES 70TH ANNIVERSARY | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 46 | 04/12/2002 | ||
| SALMON LABELING | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 60 | 05/17/2002 | ||
| 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 | ||
| APPROP: SPECIAL OLYMPICS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RLS | 02/15/2001 | ||
| TEACHER EMPLOYMENT & SUBJECT EXPERTISE | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
| DNA REGISTRATION OF BURGLARS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
| SOCIAL SECURITY # & DRIVER'S LICENSES | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) RLS | 03/13/2001 | ||
| WILLIAM R. WOOD FAIRBANKS INTL AIRPORT | SENATOR WILKEN |
(H) RLS | 03/19/2001 | ||
| SMALL WATER-POWER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 02 | 06/28/2002 | ||
| REGIONAL & VILLAGE PUB.SAFETY OFFICERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 01 | 07/10/2001 | ||
| NO GAS PIPELINE OVER BEAUFORT SEA | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 01 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| INSURANCE POOLING BY AIR CARRIERS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) FLD CONCUR(H)AM | 05/15/2002 | ||
| NAVIGABLE WATERS COMMISSION | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
| PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS FOR CHILDREN | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) JUD | 05/14/2002 | ||
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS/NURSE PRACTITIONERS | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) RLS | 03/15/2002 | ||
| FISHERY ENHANCEMENT LOANS | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 02 | 05/18/2002 | ||
| SPORT FISH LICENSES FOR 9/11 RESPONDERS | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 132 SLA 02 | 07/05/2002 | ||
| 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 | ||
| HIRING FREEZE | SENATOR KELLY |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2002 | ||
| NCAA BASKETBALL PRESEASON TOURNAMENTS | SENATOR WILKEN |
(S) STA | 01/17/2001 | ||
| US COAST GUARD FUNDING | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 04/23/2001 | ||
| OPPOSE CANADIAN FEE TO TRANSPORT FIREARMS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 04/27/2001 | ||
| CHILEAN FARMED SALMON | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| FEDERAL GUN POLICIES | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| CONST AM: APPROPRIATION/SPENDING LIMIT | SENATOR DONLEY |
(H) FIN | 02/08/2002 | ||
| TAX EXEMPT BONDS TO FUND VETERANS LOANS | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 52 | 05/03/2002 | ||
| CONST AM: PRIORITY OF EXPENDITURES | SENATOR KELLY |
(H) FIN | 05/06/2002 | ||
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESOLUTION | SENATOR GREEN |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 07/17/2002 |