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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED ID FOR PURCHASING ALCOHOL | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(S) RLS | 05/08/2006 | ||
| REINSTATEMENT OF NATIVE CORPORATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 05 | 07/14/2005 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIQUOR LIC: OUTDOOR REC. LODGE/BARS/PUBS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
| FUNDING FOR PUBLIC BOARDING SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 06 | 06/03/2006 | ||
| SHORT-TERM COM FISHING CREWMEMBER LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 05 | 06/24/2005 | ||
| MUNI PROP TAX EXEMPTION FOR POLICE HOMES | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, GRUENBERG |
(S) CRA | 04/19/2005 | ||
| HEALTH CARE INSUR./ COMP HEALTH INS. ASSN | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 06 | 08/08/2006 | ||
| APPROP: GRANT TO ARCTIC POWER FOR ANWR | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 05 | 05/17/2005 | ||
| REGULATIONS AFFECTING SMALL BUSINESSES | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 05 | 08/09/2005 | ||
| PUBLIC ACCESS TO FISHING STREAMS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(S) RES | 05/10/2005 | ||
| ASSAULT ON SCHOOL GROUNDS, EVENTS, BUSES | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 06 | 07/06/2006 | ||
| JOSEPH C WILLIAMS, SR., COASTAL TRAIL | REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 05 | 04/20/2005 | ||
| LONG-RANGE FISCAL PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 03/21/2005 | ||
| SALE OF STATE LAND TO ADJACENT LANDOWNERS | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
CHAPTER 99 SLA 06 | 08/04/2006 | ||
| GAMING: CALCUTTA POOLS & CRANE CLASSICS | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
| HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 05 | 08/05/2005 | ||
| SEISMIC HAZARDS SAFETY COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 06 | 06/16/2006 | ||
| CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 04/22/2005 | ||
| SCREENING NEWBORN FOR HEARING/AUDIOLOGIST | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
| NATIONAL GUARD INSURANCE & OTHER RELIEF | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(S) FIN | 04/29/2006 | ||
| ACCESS DEVICE & I.D. DOCUMENT CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 05 | 07/13/2005 | ||
| CRIMES AGAINST ELDERLY | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(S) FIN | 04/21/2005 | ||
| DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE SENTENCING | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 05 | 07/13/2005 | ||
| COMMUNITY DIVIDEND PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2005 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES:METH & MARIJUANA | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 06 | 06/02/2006 | ||
| REAL ESTATE LICENSEES | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 74 SLA 05 | 07/14/2005 | ||
| WAGE & HOUR ACT: EXEC/PROF/ADMIN/SALES/DP | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 05 | 08/09/2005 | ||
| STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY & FUND | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(S) FIN | 02/21/2006 | ||
| DENTISTS; HYGIENISTS; BD OF DENTAL EXAM. | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 05 | 06/24/2005 | ||
| ALCOHOL SERVER EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 75 SLA 05 | 07/14/2005 | ||
| STRANGULATION & SUFFOCATION CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 05 | 05/17/2005 | ||
| PFD: DELAY PAYMENT FOR ALLOWABLE ABSENCES | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 04/24/2006 | ||
| GAMBLE-SPERL UAS JOINT USE FACILITY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
| RETIREMENT SYSTEM LIABILITY/BONDS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
(S) FIN | 05/02/2006 | ||
| LIMITATION ON EMINENT DOMAIN | REPRESENTATIVES MCGUIRE, HOLM, HAWKER |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 06 | 07/05/2006 | ||
| BAN ORANGE HAWKWEED/PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
(S) L&C | 04/05/2006 | ||
| UNDERAGE MILITARY ON LICENSED PREMISES | REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS |
(H) RLS | 02/15/2006 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL/EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
| EXEMPTION: RES. BLDG. DRAWINGS & SPECS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 111 SLA 06 | 08/10/2006 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, INCL. ANALOGS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 06 | 05/01/2006 | ||
| ANIMALS & ANIMAL OR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 06 | 06/13/2006 | ||
| EXTEND NORTH SLOPE SEVERANCE TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2006 | ||
| TUITION WAIVER FOR NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 03/08/2006 | ||
| INSURANCE POLICIES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 06 | 08/10/2006 | ||
| FIRE SEASON DATES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 06 | 05/04/2006 | ||
| ELDER FRAUD AND ASSISTANCE/ OPA | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| CONFISCATION OF FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 06 | 05/18/2006 | ||
| YUKON RIVER FERRY SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE SALMON |
(H) FIN | 03/24/2006 | ||
| IN-STATE NATURAL GAS NEEDS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 05/17/2005 | ||
| REESTABLISH INFO INFRASTRUCTURE TASKFORCE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 05/22/2006 | ||
| AK CLIMATE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 07/07/2006 | ||
| LABELING OF FISH /SHELLFISH PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 05/19/2005 | ||
| SUPPORTING ALASKA ARMY NATL. GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 05/19/2005 | ||
| PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 06 | 05/18/2006 | ||
| ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
| PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL TAX | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 06 | 01/26/2006 | ||
| BULK FUEL REVOLVING LOAN FUND CAP | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 06 | 06/19/2006 | ||
| USE OF FORCE TO PROTECT SELF/HOME/PROP. | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| BAIL RESTRICTIONS/UNLAWFUL EVASION | SENATORS HUGGINS, GREEN |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 06 | 06/13/2006 | ||
| GOVT. FIREARM DISPOSAL AND INVENTORY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 |