SENATE
RALPH SEEKINS
23rd-24th Legislature (2003 -2006)
District: D
Party: Republican
2003-2006 Senator
Date/Place of Birth:
April 1, 1945; Duluth, Minnesota
Occupation:
Automobile dealer
Spouse:
Connie Seekins
Children:
Aaron, Ben, Andrea, Beth; grandchildren: Austin, Christian, Caleb
Residency in Alaska:
Since 1974
Education:
Hardin High School, Hardin, Montana; Wheaton College (Wheaton, Illinois) Major: Biology/Chemistry
Political and Government Positions:
Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, Board of Trustees, 1994 - Chair; Past member, City of Fairbanks Transportation Commission; Past member, Governor's North Slope Natural Gas Economic Advisory Committee
Business and Professional Positions:
President, Seekins Ford-Lincoln-Mercury; Alaska Wildlife Conservation Association; Chair, 2002 National Ford Dealer Council; Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce,1982, Chair; Past commissioner, Alaska Baseball League; treasurer, Past executive board member and treasurer, Alaska State Chamber of Commerce, Fundraising co-chair, Tanana Valley United Way, 1996; Past member, Alaska Airlines Advisory Board
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Common Sense for Alaska, First Assembly of God Church, NRA, Fairbanks Rotary Club, Rotary Internation, American Quarter Horse Association, Alaska State Quarter Horse Association, Alaska Outdoor Council, Alaskans First
Special Interests:
Family, outdoor activities, wildlife studies, art, flying, youth sports.
Other:
UAF Business Leader of the Year, 1990; News-Miner Community Service Award Winner, 1989; Finisher, 1989 Yukon Quest.
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | SENATOR SEEKINS |
(S) FIN | 01/21/2005 | ||
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE TASK FORCE | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 05 | 04/09/2005 | ||
NATIONAL GUARD/NAVAL MILITIA PAY | SENATOR SEEKINS |
(S) STA | 01/19/2005 | ||
CLAIMS AGAINST HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE ON DALTON HIGHWAY | SENATOR SEEKINS |
(H) TRA | 02/10/2006 | ||
PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND FRAUD/ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
NO OVERTIME WAGES FOR FLIGHT CREW | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 05 | 05/17/2005 | ||
EVICTIONS FROM UNIV. STUDENT HOUSING | SENATOR SEEKINS |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 05/10/2005 | ||
INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS- PUBLIC ENTITIES | SENATOR SEEKINS |
(S) STA | 03/18/2005 | ||
SPORT FISH FACILITY BONDS/SURCHARGES | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 05 | 08/23/2005 | ||
BD/DEPT OF FISH & GAME POWERS & DUTIES | SENATOR SEEKINS |
(S) RES | 04/12/2005 | ||
EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
(H) RLS | 03/15/2006 | ||
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS/MEETINGS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
(H) STA | 05/09/2005 | ||
LIMIT EMINENT DOMAIN | SENATOR SEEKINS |
(S) JUD | 01/09/2006 | ||
EXTEND TASK FORCE ON WORKERS' COMP | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 06 | 03/16/2006 | ||
TRUSTS:LOANS;CLAIMS;POWERS/ IRAS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
NONDISCRIMINATION HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
(S) HES | 02/14/2006 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE NEGATIVE EQUITY/CONTRACTS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
CHANGE OF VENUE IN CIVIL CASES | SENATOR SEEKINS |
(S) JUD | 02/14/2006 | ||
HATE CRIMES AGAINST GROUPS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
(S) JUD | 02/14/2006 |
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 | ||
JOSEPH C WILLIAMS, SR., COASTAL TRAIL | REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 05 | 04/20/2005 | ||
CHILDREN IN NEED OF AID/ADOPTION/GUARDIAN | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 05 | 06/30/2005 | ||
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 | ||
LIABILITY FOR ALCOHOL LAW VIOLATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 05 | 07/14/2005 | ||
DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE SENTENCING | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 05 | 07/13/2005 | ||
WAIVE CONTINUING EDUC. REQ FOR MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 05 | 06/30/2005 | ||
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 | ||
STRANGULATION & SUFFOCATION CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 05 | 05/17/2005 | ||
RUTH BURNETT SPORT FISH HATCHERY | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 93 SLA 05 | 08/23/2005 | ||
GAMBLE-SPERL UAS JOINT USE FACILITY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL/EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
STATUTORY REFERENCES TO DISABILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 06 | 05/09/2006 | ||
INSURANCE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 06 | 08/02/2006 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
PROSTATE CANCER DRUGS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 06/03/2005 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
AGRICULTURAL LAND | SENATOR WAGONER |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 06 | 05/19/2006 | ||
CRIMINAL LAW/PROCEDURE/SENTENCING | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 05 | 03/22/2005 | ||
EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR STEVENS B |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 05 | 04/09/2005 | ||
USE SEAT BELT ROAD SIGNS | SENATOR STEVENS B |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
SEAT BELT/CHILD SAFETY DEVICE VIOLATIONS | SENATOR BUNDE |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 06 | 01/31/2006 | ||
ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
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 | ||
PILOT PROJECT: SEX OFFENSE VICTIMS RIGHTS | SENATOR BUNDE |
CHAPTER 74 SLA 06 | 06/16/2006 | ||
COMPUTERS & INTERNET | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 05 | 08/30/2005 | ||
APPROP: SCHOOLS/UNIV/VIROLOGY LAB/MUSEUM | SENATOR STEVENS B |
RETURNED TO (H) FIN | 05/07/2005 | ||
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 | ||
SEX OFFENDERS/SENTENCING/ABUSE REPORTS | SENATOR BUNDE |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 06 | 04/27/2006 | ||
OLDER ALASKANS' DAY | SENATOR STEVENS G |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 06 | 03/23/2006 | ||
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YEAR 2005 | SENATOR STEVENS G |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 05/17/2005 | ||
SUPPORT FEDERAL MARRIAGE AMENDMENT | SENATOR DYSON |
(H) STA | 04/07/2005 | ||
REPEAL FEDERAL ESTATE TAX | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(H) STA | 04/21/2005 | ||
BAN LAWSUITS AGAINST FIREARMS INDUSTRY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(H) JUD | 05/05/2005 | ||
STATES' RIGHT TO REGULATE HUNTING/FISHING | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 05/19/2005 | ||
EAST LYNN CANAL HIGHWAY | SENATOR STEDMAN |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 05/17/2005 | ||
USPS AIR SHIPMENT OF BYPASS MAIL | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 05/27/2005 |