SENATE
CHARLIE HUGGINS
23rd-29th Legislature (2003 -2016)
District: H
Party: Republican
2003-2004 Senator Appointed 9/24/04
2005-2006 Senator
2007-2008 Senator Senate Majority Whip
2009-2010 Senator Majority Whip
2011-2012 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2011)
2013-2014 Senator Senate President
2015-2016 Senator
:
Date/Place of Birth:
January 27, 1947
High Springs, Florida
Residency in Alaska:
Wasilla 1988 - present
Occupation:
Retired Colonel, US Army
Family:
Wife: Becky
Children: Chad, Hallie, Cody
Education:
Titusville High School, Titusville, FL:
Graduated 1965
Florida State University, 1969
- BS in Criminal Justice
Webster University, 1980
- MA in Personnel Management
CSG – Western Legislative Academy – 2005
Military Service: US Army: 1970-1995
Platoon Leader, B Company
- 75th Ranger Regiment: 1970
Vietnamese Airborne Regiment: 1971-72
Company Commander C Company, 1-505th
- 82nd Airborne Division: 1973-74
Battalion Commander, 1-60th Infantry: 1984-86
Task Force Commander, Sinai, Egypt: 1986
8th Army Aviation Officer, South Korea: 1987-90
Senior Army Advisory, Alaska National Guard: 1992-94
Military Officer Qualifications:
- Airborne
- Ranger
- Rotary Wing Flight Aviator
- Fixed Wing Flight Aviator
- Infantry Officer Advanced Course
- Command and General Staff College
- Air War College
- Center for Creative Leadership
Military Awards:
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Silver Star
- Bronze Star V
- ARCOM V
- Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
- Vietnamese Parachute Badge
- Combat Infantryman’s Badge
- Airborne Wings
- Ranger Tab
- Aviator Wings
Alaska State Senate: 2004 – present
Minority Leader: 2011
2011-2012 Committees:
Member: Transportation Committee
Joint Armed Services Committee
2009-2010 Committees:
Chair: Rules Committee
Co-Chair: Alaska Veterans’ Caucus
Vice-Chair: Resources Committee
Member: Legislative Budget and Audit
Joint Armed Services Committee
Education Committee
Finance Committee
Alaska Renewable Energy Task Force
Joint Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force
Higher Education/Career Readiness Task Force
Education Funding District Cost Factor Committee
2007-2008 Committees:
Chair: Resources Committee
Special Committee on Energy
Majority Whip
Vice-Chair: Finance Committee
Judiciary Committee
Special Committee on Education
Member: Joint Armed Services Committee
Alaska Renewable Energy Task Force
Legislative Budget & Audit
Joint Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force
ASC Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Victims’ Advocate Selection Committee
2005-2006 Committees:
Chair: Transportation Committee
Vice Chair: Judiciary Committee
Member: State Affairs Committee
World Trade & State & Federal Relations Committee
Joint Armed Services Committee
ASC Subcommittee on Homeland Security Joint Committee
Other Political and Government Positions:
Energy Council:2007
Board Member, Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority: 2007
Matanuska-Susitna Caucus: 2004-Present
Alaska Director of Veterans Affairs:2003-04
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Vietnam Veterans “The Moving Wall” to Alaska; Volunteer: 2006
Member, Salvation Army Board of Directors, Palmer: 1999-2002
Challenge Learning Center Board of Directors, Kenai: 1999-2002
Area-wide Council of Veteran’s Organizations, President: 2001-present
Wasilla Bible Church, Member and Substitute
Rotary International, Wasilla Youth Foreign Exchange Program Coordinator: 1999-2001
Mat-Su Borough School Board Member: 1997-99
Mat-Su Council of PTA’s, President: 1996
Valley Youth Basketball, President and Coach: 1997-2002
Pop Warner Football, Coach: 2001
American Legion, Member: 2003-present
Vietnam Veterans of America, Member:2003-present
Fisher House Board of Directors, Member: 2009-present
Alaska Outdoor Council, Member
National Rifle Association, Member
Hunting Guide
Special Interests:
Hunting, fishing and flying, coaching youth sports
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
LIFE INSURANCE FOR NATIONAL GUARD | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) STA | 02/04/2005 | ||
WRONGFUL FILING OF LIS PENDENS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 05 | 05/20/2005 | ||
MUNI TAX ON STATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 05 | 07/19/2005 | ||
PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL TAX | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 06 | 01/26/2006 | ||
STATE VETERANS' CEMETARY & FUND | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) FIN | 04/27/2005 | ||
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING; ENCROACHMENTS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) FIN | 04/29/2005 | ||
REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE/I.D. | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(H) STA | 04/11/2006 | ||
KNIK RIVER PUBLIC USE AREA | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) RES | 05/08/2005 | ||
IMMUNIZE STATE FOR BOAT LAUNCH RAMPS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) STA | 05/10/2005 | ||
ACCESS TO LICENSED CLUB PREMISES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
BAIL RESTRICTIONS/UNLAWFUL EVASION | SENATORS HUGGINS, GREEN |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 06 | 06/13/2006 | ||
INSURANCE POLICIES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) L&C | 02/13/2006 | ||
LIFE INSURANCE FOR NATIONAL GUARD | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) FIN | 02/27/2006 | ||
VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL:MOVING WALL | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 04/21/2006 | ||
REPEAL FEDERAL ESTATE TAX | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(H) STA | 04/21/2005 | ||
BAN LAWSUITS AGAINST FIREARMS INDUSTRY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(H) JUD | 05/05/2005 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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APPROP: GRANT TO ARCTIC POWER FOR ANWR | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 05 | 05/17/2005 | ||
HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 05 | 08/05/2005 | ||
INDECENT EXPOSURE TO MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 05 | 06/30/2005 | ||
UNIV. OF ALASKA & CORPORATE STOCK | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 06 | 05/01/2006 | ||
ACCESS DEVICE & I.D. DOCUMENT CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 05 | 07/13/2005 | ||
WAGE & HOUR ACT: EXEC/PROF/ADMIN/SALES/DP | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 05 | 08/09/2005 | ||
FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 82 SLA 05 | 07/21/2005 | ||
PERM. FUND DIVIDEND APPS OF MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 05 | 07/21/2005 | ||
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL/EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2005 | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/14/2005 | ||
IN-STATE NATURAL GAS NEEDS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 05/17/2005 | ||
NATURAL GAS SPUR LINE CONSTRUCTION | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 02/06/2006 | ||
SUPPORTING ALASKA ARMY NATL. GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 05/19/2005 | ||
ALLOTMENTS FOR NATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/01/2006 | ||
HUMAN TRAFFICKING/SEXTOURISM/PROCUREMENTS | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 06 | 06/16/2006 | ||
POWERS/DUTIES DOTPF/TRANSPORT.PLAN/ENERGY | SENATOR STEVENS G |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 05 | 06/02/2005 | ||
PSYCH. EVALUATION/TREATMENT FOR STUDENTS | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 06 | 06/19/2006 | ||
PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 06 | 05/18/2006 | ||
USE SEAT BELT ROAD SIGNS | SENATOR STEVENS B |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND FRAUD/ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
RECORDED STATEMENTS OF CHILD VICTIMS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 04/04/2005 | ||
ONLINE ENTICEMENT OF MINOR | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 03/24/2005 | ||
BAN ONLINE DIST. OF PORNOGRAPHY TO MINORS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 03/24/2005 | ||
USE OF FORCE TO PROTECT SELF/HOME/PROP. | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
GOVT. FIREARM DISPOSAL AND INVENTORY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
MUNICIPAL HARBOR FACILITY GRANTS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 06 | 06/14/2006 | ||
TRUSTS:LOANS;CLAIMS;POWERS/ IRAS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YEAR 2005 | SENATOR STEVENS G |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 05/17/2005 | ||
SUPPORT FEDERAL MARRIAGE AMENDMENT | SENATOR DYSON |
(H) STA | 04/07/2005 | ||
STATES' RIGHT TO REGULATE HUNTING/FISHING | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 05/19/2005 | ||
USPS AIR SHIPMENT OF BYPASS MAIL | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 05/27/2005 |