HOUSE
BILL THOMAS
24th-27th Legislature (2005 -2012)
District: 5
Party: Republican
2005-2012 Representative
:
Date/Place of Birth:
June 1, 1947
Haines, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Haines: 1947 - 1974
Klukwan: 1974 - 1991
Haines: 1991 - present
Occupation:
Fisherman
Family:
Spouse - Joyce Marie
Children - Rhett, Danny, Gabriel, Cole, Rhiannon
Education:
Haines High: 1965
University of Alaska: 1965
Military:
U.S. Army, 2 years
Vietnam Veteran
Good Conduct
Crew Chief Wings
Sharpshooter Army Appreciation Award
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Co-Chair, Community & Regional Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Co-Chair, Fisheries Committee, 2005 0- 2006
Member, Education Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Finance Committee: 2007 - 2008
Member, Fisheries Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Military & Veterans’ Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Transportation Committee: 2005 - 2006
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Administration: 2007 - 2008
- Chair, Fish & Game: 2007 - 2008
- Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2005 - 2006
- Fish & Game: 2005 - 2006
- Transportation: 2005 - 2006
Other Political and Government Positions:
Haines Borough Assembly, 4 years
Haines School Board, 4 years
Business and Professional Positions:
Klukwan, Inc. - Former Chairman & CEO
Chilkoot Indian Assocations Council Member
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Past member of the board of directors, Southeast Alaska Fisherman’s Alliance
United Fisherman of Alaska, Lifetime Member
Honorary Lifetime Member - American Legion
Special Interests:
Commerical Fisherman, gillnet - 37 years, halibut longline - 31 years, shrimp - 4 years
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY DIVIDEND PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2005 | ||
| OPTOMETRISTS' USE OF PHARMACEUTICALS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) HES | 03/04/2005 | ||
| PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIORS/VETS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) MLV | 03/09/2005 | ||
| PRIVATE HATCHERY COST RECOVERY FISHERIES | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 06 | 07/14/2006 | ||
| LOANS FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING TENDERS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 05 | 07/27/2005 | ||
| CHILKAT BALD EAGLE PRESERVE ADV COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 06 | 07/30/2006 | ||
| TUITION WAIVER FOR NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 03/08/2006 | ||
| LOW SPEED VEHICLES | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 95 SLA 06 | 07/30/2006 | ||
| MAJOR MAINTENANCE GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 02/08/2006 | ||
| ALTERNATIVE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 03/08/2006 | ||
| MUNICIPAL HARBOR FACILITY GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 03/03/2006 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCREASE AMT OF BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 6 FSSLA 05 | 07/22/2005 | ||
| SCHOOL FUNDING & SCHOOL BOND REIMBURSEMNT | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
| APPROP: K-12 EDU OPERATING/DEBT EXPENSES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RLS | 02/28/2005 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY CHANGES/ COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 06 | 05/27/2006 | ||
| ELEC/PHONE COOP & OTHER ENTITIES | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
(H) FIN | 04/26/2005 | ||
| ONLINE ENTICEMENT OF MINOR | REPRESENTATIVE SALMON |
(H) JUD | 03/07/2005 | ||
| BAN ONLINE DIST. OF PORNOGRAPHY TO MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE SALMON |
(H) JUD | 03/07/2005 | ||
| COMMERCIAL FISHING MULTIPLE PERMIT HOLDER | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 06 | 03/30/2006 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SAFE SURRENDER OF BABIES | REPRESENTATIVES LEDOUX, GRUENBERG |
(S) RLS | 05/03/2006 | ||
| 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 | ||
| WINERY LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
(S) L&C | 04/25/2006 | ||
| IN-STATE NATURAL GAS NEEDS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 05/17/2005 | ||
| SUPPORTING ALASKA ARMY NATL. GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 05/19/2005 | ||
| EXXON VALDEZ JUDGMENT: CONGRESS/REOPENER | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
LEGIS RESOLVE 52 | 08/30/2006 | ||
| ALLOTMENTS FOR NATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/01/2006 | ||
| COLLECT MORE EXXON VALDEZ SPILL DAMAGES | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) RES | 02/22/2006 | ||
| SUPPORTING IN-STATE MED. CARE FOR VETS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(H) HES | 03/03/2006 | ||
| ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MUNICIPAL HARBOR FACILITY GRANTS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 06 | 06/14/2006 | ||
| VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL:MOVING WALL | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 04/21/2006 |