SENATE
LYDA GREEN
19th-25th Legislature (1995 -2008)
District: G
Party: Republican
1995-2006 Senator
2007-2008 Senator Senate President
Date/Place of Birth:
October 16, 1938
Livingston, Texas
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage: 1962 - 1966, 1968 - 1984
Wasilla: 1984 - present
Occupation:
Former Business Owner and Educator
Spouse:
Husband - Curtis, since 1961
Children:
Children - Shelton, Bradley, Kristie Leaf
Grandchildren - Kelsie, Connor, Caleb, Noah, Daniel, Torri, Meijan, and Jiabao
Education:
Brazosport High School; Freeport, Texas: 1952 - 1956
Sam Houston State University; Huntsville, Texas: 1956 - 1959
University of Alaska Anchorage: 1986 - 1988
- Slingerland Language Arts Certification
Alaska State Senate:
1995 - present
Co-Chair, Finance Committee: 2003 - present
Chair, Health, Education & Social Services
Committee: 1995 - 1996, 2001 - 2002
Chair, State Affairs Committee: 1997 - 1998
Vice-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services
Committee: 2003 - 2004
Vice-Chair, State Affairs Committee: 1999 - 2000
Vice-Chair, Resources Committee: 1997 - 1998
Vice-Chair, Judiciary Committee: 1995 - 1996
Administrative Regulation Review Joint Committee:
2001 - 2004
Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee:
2003 - present
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics:
2003 - 2004
State/Federal Research & Development Committee:
2001 - 2004
Health, Education & Social Services Committee:
1997 - 1998, 2003 - present
Finance Committee: 1999 - 2002
Resources Committee: 1999 - 2000
Legislative Council Joint Committee: 1997 - 1998
Transportation Committee: 1995 - 1998
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Community & Economic Development:
1999 - 2000
- Chair, Corrections: 2003 - present
- Chair, Court System: 2003 - present
- Chair, Governor's Office: 2003 - 2004
- Chair, Health & Social Services: 2001 - present
- Chair, Labor: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Legislature: 2003 - 2004
- Chair, Transportation and Public
Facilities: 2005 - present
- Vice-Chair, Public Safety: 2001 - 2002
- Administration: 1997 - 2000
- Court System: 1995 - 1996
- Education: 1995 - 1996
- Labor: 1997 - 1998
- Natural Resources: 1997 - 1998
- University of Alaska: 2001 - present
Matanuska Susitna Caucus: 1995 - 2000
Political and Government Positions:
Matanuska-Susitna Caucus: 1999 - 2000
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute: 1997
Energy Council: 1997
Legislative Management: 1997
Reapportionment Task Force: 1997
Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special
Education: 1991 - 1994
Department of Education Special Education
Regulations Task Force: 1993 - 1994
Business and Professional Positions:
Former Owner, The Study (education/tutorial)
Adjunct Instructor, Mat-Su Community College:
1991 - 1993
Instructor's Assistant, UAA: 1991
Co-Owner, Anchorage Racquet Club: 1978 - 1988
Teacher, West High School: 1963 - 1964
Administrative Assistant, Pan American Petroleum
(AMOCO): 1962-63, 1964-65
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Active in Palmer First Baptist Church
Former PTA/PTO school volunteer
Former Member and President, Mt. McKinley
Lioness Club
Former Chair, Miners and Trappers Ball
Life Member - National Rifle Assocation
Wasilla Sunrise Rotary
Palmer Lion's Club
Special Interests:
Family, Reading, Bridge, Piano, Traveling, Tennis
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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PAWNBROKERS/SECONDHAND DEALERS | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) L&C | 01/21/2003 | ||
MEDICAL CARE: CRIMES,COSTS,AUDITS | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
VICTIMS' ADVOCATE AMENDMENTS | SENATOR GREEN |
(S) CRA | 01/29/2003 | ||
LB&A: CRIMES/COOPERATION/DELEGATION | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES/PERSONNEL | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 160 SLA 04 | 07/22/2004 | ||
MEDICAID FOR BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 03 | 04/16/2003 | ||
72-HOUR NOTICE OF TEACHER STRIKE | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 130 SLA 03 | 06/28/2003 | ||
CONTROL OF NUISANCE WILD ANIMALS | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 132 SLA 03 | 06/28/2003 | ||
INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 137 SLA 03 | 07/10/2003 | ||
PARENT ACCESS TO CHILD'S LIBRARY RECORDS | SENATOR GREEN |
FAILED (H) | 05/11/2004 | ||
AVALANCHE AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 04 | 03/22/2004 | ||
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COVERAGE | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 93 SLA 04 | 06/25/2004 | ||
TEMPORARY CHILD CUSTODY HRNGS/PLACEMENT | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 117 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
EXTENDING THE SPECIAL ED SERVICE AGENCY | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 04 | 05/04/2004 | ||
AVALANCHE AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 04/24/2003 | ||
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESOLUTION | SENATOR GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 08/25/2003 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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HARASSMENT BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 03 | 05/01/2003 | ||
STRANDED GAS DEVELOPMENT ACT AMENDMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 03 | 04/07/2003 | ||
INITIATIVE/REFERENDUM PETITIONS | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
CHAPTER 148 SLA 04 | 07/03/2004 | ||
EXPAND DNA DATABASE | REPRESENTATIVES ANDERSON, HAWKER |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 03 | 06/13/2003 | ||
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 | ||
LIMITATIONS ON COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC MAIL | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 03 | 05/01/2003 | ||
CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
CONCEALED HANDGUNS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
ACREAGE FOR COAL LEASES | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 03 | 06/13/2003 | ||
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 | ||
LIABILITY FOR AIRPORTS AND AIRSTRIPS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLM |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 04 | 06/04/2004 | ||
CONST AM: INITIATIVE/REFERENDUM PETITIONS | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 07/03/2004 | ||
SUPPORTING U.S. ARMED FORCES | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 04/24/2003 | ||
INCREASE AMT OF BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION | SENATOR WILKEN |
(S) FIN | 03/02/2004 | ||
ABORTION: INFORMED CONSENT; INFORMATION | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 178 SLA 04 | 07/26/2004 | ||
PREDATOR CONTROL/AIRBORNE SHOOTING | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 124 SLA 03 | 06/18/2003 | ||
CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DEFIBRILLATOR USE | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 03 | 06/18/2003 | ||
PERS/TRS COLA FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY | SENATOR STEVENS B |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
ORGANIC FOOD | SENATOR OGAN |
(S) RES | 04/11/2003 | ||
APPROP:CAPITAL/SUPPLEMENTAL/REAPPROP/CBR | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 159 SLA 04 | 07/19/2004 | ||
EXTEND NAVIGABLE WATERS COMMISSION | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 04 | 06/04/2004 | ||
ASSERTING STATE TITLE TO SUBMERGED LAND | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 04 | 06/04/2004 | ||
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE TASK FORCE | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 04 | 06/17/2004 | ||
CONSUMPTIVE USE OF FISH AND GAME | SENATOR SEEKINS |
(S) JUD | 04/08/2004 | ||
ROLLERBLADES,ROLLER SKATES, ROLLER SKIS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 04 | 06/17/2004 | ||
SUPPORT ROADS/HOT SPRINGS LOOP ROAD | SENATOR WILKEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 04/24/2003 | ||
BOROUGH INCORPORATION: UNORG AREAS | SENATOR WILKEN |
TRANSMITTED TO (H) | 04/16/2004 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | SENATOR WAGONER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/27/2003 | ||
DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS | SENATOR WAGONER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 08/25/2003 | ||
SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF MILITARY | SENATOR BUNDE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 04/24/2003 | ||
CONST AM: GUARANTEE PERM FUND DIVIDEND | SENATOR OGAN |
(S) FIN | 03/01/2004 | ||
RONALD REAGAN DAY | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 07/02/2004 |