SENATE
GENE THERRIAULT
18th-26th Legislature (1993 -2010)
District: Q
Party: Republican
1993-2000 Representative
2001-2002 Senator
2003-2006 Senator Senate President
2007-2008 Senator Senate Minority Leader
2009-2010 Senator Resigned 9/13/09, 5:00 pm
Date/Place of Birth:
January 31, 1960
Fairbanks, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
North Pole/Fairbanks: 1960 - present
Occupation:
Business Owner
Spouse:
Wife - Jo
Children:
Justin, Jordyn
Education:
North Pole High School: 1978
University of Alaska Fairbanks: 1978 - 1983
- A.A. Computer Information Services
- B.A. Business Administration
Henry Toll Fellow Alumnus: 2004
Alaska State Senate:
2001 - present
Senate President: 2003 - 2004
Chair, Administrative Regulation Review Joint
Committee: 2003 - 2004
Chair, Committee on Committees: 2003 - 2004
Chair, Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee:
2001 - 2002, 2005 - 2006
Chair, Legislative Council Joint Committee:
2003 - 2004
Chair, State Affairs Committee: 2001 - 2002, 2005 - 2006
Vice Chair, Administrative Regulation Review Joint
Committee: 2005 - present
Vice Chair, Legislative Budget & Audit Joint
Committee: 2003 - 2004
Vice Chair, Legislative Council Joint Committee:
2005 - 2006
Armed Services Joint Committee: 2003 - 2006
Judiciary Committee: 2001 - present
Rules Committee: 2001 - 2004, 2007 - present
Transportation Committee: 2003 - 2006
World Trade & State/Federal Relations Committee:
2001 - 2004
Finance Subcommittees:
- Environmental Conservation: 2005 - present
- Governor: 2003 - present
- Legislature: 2003 - present
- Public Safety: 2003 - present
- Administration: 2002 - 2004
- Corrections: 2001 - 2002
- Health & Social Services: 2001 - 2002
- Military & Veterans Affairs: 2001 - 2002
Fairbanks/Interior Delegation: 2001 - present
Alaska State House of Representatives:
1993 - 2000
Co-Chair, Finance: 1997 - 2000
Armed Services Joint Committee: 1999 - 2000
Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee:
1997 - 2000
Finance Committee: 1993 - 1996
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Commerce & Economic Development:
1999 - 2000
- Co-Chair, Governor: 1999 - 2000
- Co-Chair, Legislature: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Court System: 1997 - 1998
- Chair, Labor: 1997 - 1998
- Chair, Natural Resources: 1993 - 1996
- Chair, Environmental Conservation: 1993 - 1994
- Administration: 1995 - 1996, 1999 - 2000
- Community & Economic Development:
1999 - 2000
- Health & Social Services: 1997 - 2000
- Governor: 1997 - 1998
- Legislature: 1997 - 1998
Fairbanks/Interior Delegation: 1993 - 2000
Other Political and Government Positions:
Legislative Assistant to Representative Mike Miller
Senator, Associated Students: 1982
- University of Alaska
Business and Professional Positions:
Board of Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation
Bond Reimbursement and Grant Review Committee
Board of Directors, North Pole Paper,
Printing & Office Products: 1987 - 1991
Partner:
- Hector’s Welding Inc.
- T.H.E. Company
- T.H.E. Farms
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Board of Directors, Junior Achievement of Fairbanks:
1990 - 1993
Volunteer Teacher, Junior Achievement:
Fall 1989/Fall 1991
Member, Mothers Against Drunk Driving:
1993 - 1995
Alaska Outdoor Council
Saint Nicholas Parish.
Special Interests:
Family, Outdoor Activities, Church
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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APPROP:ENV.ASSESS. NORTHERN DENALI ACCESS | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) FIN | 02/09/2001 | ||
FIREFIGHTER/EMT MUNI. PROP. TAX EXEMPTION | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 02 | 06/19/2002 | ||
CONSTABLES IN UNORGANIZED BOROUGH | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) CRA | 01/08/2001 | ||
BD OF ARCHITECTS,ENGINEERS,LAND SURV. ETC | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
EXTENDED BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 01 | 03/09/2001 | ||
COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE/AK HISTORY | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 02 | 06/19/2002 | ||
RIGHT-OF-WAY LEASING ACT | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 01 | 04/27/2001 | ||
NONADEMPTION OF TRANSFERS IN TRUSTS | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
SOCIAL SECURITY # & DRIVER'S LICENSES | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) RLS | 03/13/2001 | ||
DETENTION OF DELINQUENT MINORS | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 79 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR HOT SPRINGS | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) RES | 04/28/2001 | ||
CHIROPRACTORS: SUNSET/LICENSING | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 02 | 06/06/2002 | ||
WATER/SEWER/WASTE GRANTS TO UTILITIES | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
FAILED (S) | 05/11/2002 | ||
COASTAL ZONE MGMT POLICIES/ REGS/GAS LINE | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 02 | 05/29/2002 | ||
ADVERSE POSSESSION | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) JUD | 04/12/2002 | ||
PIPELINE COORDINATOR;NATURAL GAS PIPELINE | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) RES | 02/19/2002 | ||
STATE TRUST FUND MONIES | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) FIN | 04/16/2002 | ||
NO LEGIS APPROVAL OF AEROSPACE PROJECT | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) JUD | 02/27/2002 | ||
CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DEFIBRILLATOR USE | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) JUD | 03/01/2002 | ||
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PROGRAM | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 02 | 06/19/2002 | ||
DISTRICT COURT JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNT | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 02 | 06/19/2002 | ||
REMOVE RESTRICTIONS ON ALASKALAND | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) RES | 01/08/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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BOROUGH REVENUES FOR TOURISM MARKETING | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 01 | 04/23/2001 | ||
HUNT/FISH LICENSE: NO SS# OR OATHS REQ'D | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
SOCIAL SECURITY # & DRIVER'S LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
SR CIT./DISABLED VET. PROP TAX EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 01 | 05/09/2001 | ||
STAT. OF LIMITATIONS:SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
RAIL AND UTILITY CORRIDOR TO CANADA | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(S) RES | 02/01/2002 | ||
CHILDREN IN NEED OF AID: SERVICES & LIAB. | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) RLS | 05/16/2002 | ||
OIL/GAS EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 139 SLA 02 | 07/05/2002 | ||
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 02 | 05/08/2002 | ||
DISABLED VETERANS LICENSE PLATES | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 02 | 05/29/2002 | ||
ROADLESS POLICY | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/09/2001 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 02/28/2001 | ||
FOUNDATION FORMULA INCREASE | SENATOR WILKEN |
(S) FIN | 05/10/2002 | ||
NO SOC SEC. # REQ'D ON HUNT/FISH LICENSE | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) RLS | 01/25/2001 | ||
FEDERAL FUNDS TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR ROADS | SENATOR TORGERSON |
(S) RLS | 04/03/2002 | ||
FARM OPERATIONS:DISCLOSURE /NUISANCES | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 01 | 05/09/2001 | ||
STUDY OF PAY EQUITY FOR STATE EMPLOYEES | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
TAKE A CHILD HUNTING SEASON | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
WILLIAM R. WOOD FAIRBANKS INTL AIRPORT | SENATOR WILKEN |
(H) RLS | 03/19/2001 | ||
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 | ||
STATEWIDE SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
SPORT FISH LICENSES FOR 9/11 RESPONDERS | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 132 SLA 02 | 07/05/2002 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE & REPAIRS | SENATOR COWDERY |
(S) L&C | 03/01/2002 | ||
SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 03/27/2001 | ||
JOINT LEGIS SALMON INDUSTRY TASK FORCE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 53 | 05/03/2002 | ||
VOTING SITES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 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 | ||
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 |