HOUSE
RICHARD FOSTER
16th-26th Legislature (1989 -2010)
House Majority Whip
District: 39
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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REINSTATEMENT OF NATIVE CORPS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 03 | 04/11/2003 | ||
PURCHASE OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 03 | 05/14/2003 | ||
SCREENING NEWBORNS FOR HEARING ABILITY | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) FIN | 05/07/2003 | ||
RECORDS PERTAINING TO CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) L&C | 02/16/2004 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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GROUP HEALTH INS: PRIVATE GROUPS/PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVES HEINZE, ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 04 | 06/14/2004 | ||
SOLICITATIONS/CONSUMER PROTECTION | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 04 | 06/14/2004 | ||
HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTIVES | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 04 | 06/25/2004 | ||
INCREASE DWI PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) TRA | 01/21/2003 | ||
ELECTRONIC MAIL | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(S) L&C | 05/21/2003 | ||
EXPAND DNA DATABASE | REPRESENTATIVES ANDERSON, HAWKER |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 03 | 06/13/2003 | ||
LABELING OF PRESCRIBED DRUGS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 123 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
OFFICE OF VICTIMS' RIGHTS: INCLUDE MUNIS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 03 | 04/11/2003 | ||
REGULATION OF SHALLOW NATURAL GAS | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 03 | 06/06/2003 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 03 | 06/16/2003 | ||
ALASKA HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(S) HES | 05/10/2004 | ||
INJUNCTIONS AGAINST PERMITTED PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 03 | 06/12/2003 | ||
CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) FIN | 03/07/2003 | ||
ALASKA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
CHAPTER 133 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
ROADSIDE MEMORIALS | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
CHAPTER 125 SLA 03 | 06/18/2003 | ||
CONCEALED HANDGUNS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
LICENSING RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIANS | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
(H) HES | 03/31/2003 | ||
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORG TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
(S) FIN | 05/09/2003 | ||
ROYALTY REDUCTION ON CERTAIN OIL | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
(H) FIN | 05/07/2003 | ||
PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
CHAPTER 165 SLA 04 | 07/26/2004 | ||
MERGE DEC INTO DNR | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
(H) W&M | 04/02/2003 | ||
STATE CONTRACTS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLM |
CHAPTER 144 SLA 03 | 07/16/2003 | ||
REAL ESTATE LICENSEES:DUTIES & CLAIMS | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 128 SLA 03 | 06/28/2003 | ||
AK RAILROAD BONDS FOR NAT.GAS TRANSPORT | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
ANIMALS AND CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 139 SLA 04 | 06/30/2004 | ||
JACK COGHILL BRIDGE TO THE INTERIOR | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 04 | 03/15/2004 | ||
REC.CABIN SITES/ LOTTERY SALE/RTS. RESERV | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
(S) RLS | 05/11/2004 | ||
ANATOMICAL GIFTS REGISTRY/AWARENESS FUND | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 04 | 06/16/2004 | ||
MINING FEES/LABOR/ROYALTIES/ABANDONMENT | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 04 | 05/04/2004 | ||
OFFICE OF CITIZENSHIP ASSISTANCE | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
CHAPTER 167 SLA 04 | 07/26/2004 | ||
AK NATURAL GAS DEV. AUTHORITY | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 138 SLA 04 | 06/30/2004 | ||
REGULATION REVIEW / ANNULMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HOLM |
CHAPTER 164 SLA 04 | 07/25/2004 | ||
TOURISM & RECREATION ASSESSMENT/CAR TAX | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(H) L&C | 03/18/2004 | ||
COMMEMORATIVE QUARTERS COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 04 | 06/03/2004 | ||
INCOME TAX ON INDIVIDUALS & FIDUCIARIES | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
(H) W&M | 02/16/2004 | ||
AK STATEHOOD CELEBRATION COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
CHAPTER 122 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
ELECTRONIC PAYMENT FOR STATE BUSINESS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 175 SLA 04 | 07/26/2004 | ||
4 DAM POOL JOINT ACTION AGENCY | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 04 | 06/25/2004 | ||
HYDROGEN ENERGY RESEARCH PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(S) FIN | 05/05/2004 | ||
CONGRATULATE GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) STA | 01/21/2003 | ||
EXTEND RAILROAD TO FT. GREELY/DELTA JUNCT | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 05/02/2003 | ||
LEGIS. TASK FORCE ON DESIGN OF STATE SEAL | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
(S) FIN | 03/12/2004 | ||
RESTORATION OF RIPARIAN HABITAT | REPRESENTATIVE WOLF |
(S) RES | 05/09/2003 | ||
ALASKA WILD SALMON WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE WOLF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 05/08/2003 | ||
HONORING CONGRESSMAN DON YOUNG | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) STA | 03/19/2003 | ||
ALASKA HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(H) EDU | 05/16/2003 | ||
ALASKA ENERGY POLICY TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 06/05/2003 | ||
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/SPLIT 9TH CIRCUIT | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) JUD | 03/10/2003 | ||
SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE HEINZE |
(H) MLV | 03/12/2003 | ||
SUPPORTING U.S. ARMED FORCES | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 04/24/2003 | ||
MITIGATING GLACIER BAY FISHING CLOSURES | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 55 | 07/26/2004 | ||
RONALD REAGAN DAY | REPRESENTATIVE STEPOVICH |
HOUSE RESOLVE 8 | 08/13/2004 | ||
MEDICAL CARE: CRIMES,COSTS,AUDITS | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
LB&A: CRIMES/COOPERATION/DELEGATION | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
SPORT FISHING FEES FOR YUKON RESIDENTS | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 04 | 03/05/2004 |