SENATE
BEN STEVENS B
22nd-24th Legislature (2001 -2006)
Senator Ben Stevens B
Senate President
District: N
Party: Republican
Senate President
District: N
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
2001-2002 Senator Confirmed August 6, 2001
2003-2004 Senator
2005-2006 Senator Senate President
2001-2002 Senator Confirmed August 6, 2001
2003-2004 Senator
2005-2006 Senator Senate President
Date/Place of Birth:
1959; Washington D.C.
Occupation:
Business owner/consultant
Spouse:
Elizabeth
Children:
Susan, Ben Jr., Augustus, Theodore
Residency in Alaska:
Lifelong resident
Education:
BA Economics, Arizona State University. Completed studies for MBA, George Washington University
Business and Professional Positions:
Business Owner/Consultant
Legislative Organizations:
Member, National Council of State Legislatures (NCSL) - Subcommitte membership includes: Redistricting and Elections Committee, Legislative Effectiveness and State Government Committee, Energy and Electric Utilities Committee.
Other Organizations:
Board President, D.A.R.E. Alaska; Board Member, Special Olympics Alaska; Board Member, Boys and Girls Clubs of Alaska; Board Member, Aleut Enterprise Corporation; Member, Suicide Prevention Council of Alaska; Member, Athlete Development Foundation; Member, Aviation Heritage Museum; Member, Anchorage Downtown Rotary; Member, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERMANENT FUND INCOME DISTRIBUTION | SENATOR STEVENS B |
(S) FIN | 01/11/2005 | ||
| 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 | ||
| AIRPORT CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGES | SENATOR STEVENS B BY REQUEST |
(S) TRA | 02/04/2005 | ||
| FISHING PERMIT AND VESSEL LICENSE FEES | SENATOR STEVENS B |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
| GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERY | SENATOR STEVENS B BY REQUEST |
(H) FSH | 05/04/2005 | ||
| APPROP: SCHOOLS/UNIV/VIROLOGY LAB/MUSEUM | SENATOR STEVENS B |
RETURNED TO (H) FIN | 05/07/2005 | ||
| LAYOFF/NONRETENTION OF TEACHERS | SENATOR STEVENS B |
(H) HES | 05/05/2005 | ||
| SUPPORTING KENSINGTON GOLD MINE | SENATOR STEVENS B |
(S) RES | 04/20/2005 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL FUNDING & SCHOOL BOND REIMBURSEMNT | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
| 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 | ||
| INDECENT EXPOSURE TO MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 05 | 06/30/2005 | ||
| 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 | ||
| PERM. FUND DIVIDEND APPS OF MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 05 | 07/21/2005 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
| PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND FRAUD/ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
| ONLINE ENTICEMENT OF MINOR | 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 | ||
| SPORT FISH FACILITY BONDS/SURCHARGES | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 05 | 08/23/2005 | ||
| ACCESS TO LICENSED CLUB PREMISES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| GOVT. FIREARM DISPOSAL AND INVENTORY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| TRUSTS:LOANS;CLAIMS;POWERS/ IRAS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| 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 | ||
| USPS AIR SHIPMENT OF BYPASS MAIL | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 05/27/2005 |