HOUSE
PAUL SEATON
23rd-30th Legislature (2003 -2018)
District: 35
Party: Republican
2003-2018 Representative
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Date/Place of Birth:
October 1, 1945
Oxnard, California
Residency in Alaska:
Seward: 1975 - 1982
Anchor Point: 1983 - 1992
Kachemak City: 1993 - present
Occupation:
Business Owner
Commercial Fisherman
Family:
Wife - Tina
Children:
- Tawny, Business Owner in Minnesota
- Rand, Fish Tender Captain
Education:
Hueneme High School, Oxnard CA: Graduated 1963
Ventura College: Graduated AA 1965
University of California, Santa Barbara CA: 1966
University of Alaska, Fairbanks:
- B.S. Biology, 1968
- Master of Arts in Teaching the Biological Sciences, 1969
San Diego State College: 1972
- M.S. Marine Zoology.
University of California, Santa Barbara CA: 1974 - 1976
- studies on crustacean population ecology
Graduated from AVTEC in Diesel Mechanics: 1979
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Chair, Education: 2009 - 2010
Chair, State Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Chair, Special Committee on Fisheries: 2003 - 2004, 2007 - 2008
Co-Chair, Resources: 2011 - present
House Chair of Legislative Council’s 90-Day Session Evaluation Subcommittee
Vice-Chair, Administrative Regulation Review Committee: 2007 - 2008
Vice-Chair, Special Committee on Education: 2003 - 2004
Vice-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2003 - 2006
Vice-Chair, Resources Committee: 2005 - 2006
Vice-Chair, State Affairs Committee: 2009 - present
Member, Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2007 - 2008, 2011- present
Member, Education: 2011 - present
Member, Health & Social Services Committee: 2009 - present
Member, Joint Legislative Education Task Force: 2007
Member, Resources Committee: 2007 - present
Member, Salmon Industry Task Force Joint Committee: 2004
Member, State Affairs Committee: 2003 - 2004, 2011 - present
Member, Ways & Means Committee: 2005 - 2008
Finance Subcommittees:
- Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2007 - present
- Education & Early Development: 2005 - present
- Environmental Conservation: 2005 - present
- Fish & Game: 2003 - 2006
- Law: 2009 - present
- Revenue: 2003 - 2004
- Transportation & Public Facilities: 2003 - 2008
Member, Education Funding District Cost Factor Commission
Other Political and Government Positions:
Community Rivers Planning Coalition, Anchor Point
Delegate to State Republican Convention, 2002
Lifetime Member, National Education Association: 1968 - present
Member, Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force
Former Member, Seward Fish & Game Advisory Committee
Former Member, Seward Harbor Commission
Former Member, City of Homer 2000 Fisheries Task Force
Member, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Settlement Advisory Council
Member, Education Policy Task Force, Council of State Governments
Member, Education Committee Council of State GovernmentsWest
Member, Higher Education Funding Task Force
Member, Scholarship Funding Task Force
Business and Professional Positions:
Business Owner: K-N-S Marine, fish tender business operating 2 vessels contracting with a variety of fish processors.
Commercial Fisherman:
- Cook Inlet Salmon Drift Gillnet for 19 years, 1966 - 1985
- Halibut, 1974 - present
- Tanner Crab Cook Inlet, (when it reopens)
- Pacific cod with pots, 1992 - 2001
Cook Inlet Keeper
Homer Chamber of Commerce
Founding Board Member, Alaska Marine Conservation Council
Former Member, West Coast Advisory Panel for the National Academy of Sciences
Former Member, National Research Council Committee on Individual Fishing Quotas
Former Member, North Pacific Fisheries Council Committee on ’Harvest Priority’ and ’Full Retention and Full Utilization’
Former Member, Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association
North Pacific Fisheries Association
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Pratt Museum
Homer Foundation
KBBI Public Radio
Kachemak Bay Conservation Society
Kachemak Bay National Research Reserve Community Council
Kachemak Bay Rotary Club
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust
Alaska Marine Conservation Council
National Rifle Association
Other Information:
Alaska Youth for Environmental Action, 2007 Legislative Award
Lowell Thomas Jr. Award for Outstanding Civil Service: 2006
State Chamber of Commerce A+ Rating for Promoting a Sustainable Business Climate: 2006
Defender of Democracy Award: 2004
Special Interests:
Reading, Talking Politics, Hunting, Fishing, Lapidary
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 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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CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, RAMRAS, HAWKER, CHENAULT, SAMUELS, FAIRCLOUGH, NEUMAN, OLSON, DAHLSTROM, SEATON, JOHNSON |
(H) JUD | 03/07/2007 | ||
LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURES/OUTSIDE INCOME | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GARDNER, GATTO, GARA, SEATON, HOLMES, LEDOUX, BUCH, WILSON, DOOGAN |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
BOARD OF FISHERIES CONFLICTS OF INTEREST | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(S) STA | 01/25/2008 | ||
EXTEND LIMITED ENTRY SUNSET: CRAB/SCALLOP | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) FSH | 01/16/2007 | ||
PUBLIC RECREATIONAL EASEMENTS/IMMUNITY | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, WILSON |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 08 | 06/26/2008 | ||
GEODUCK AQUATIC FARMING EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(S) RES | 03/19/2007 | ||
RETIREMENT BOARD PURCHASE PPT CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, KELLY |
(S) FIN | 03/30/2007 | ||
GIFT CARDS | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GARDNER, SEATON, GRUENBERG |
(H) RLS | 03/26/2008 | ||
SCHOOL DISTRICT COST FACTORS | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, SEATON, OLSON, LEDOUX |
(H) FIN | 03/26/2007 | ||
BAN MIXING ZONES IN SPAWNING AREAS | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, GARA, LEDOUX |
(H) RES | 02/14/2007 | ||
REFUND OF FISH BUSINESS TAX TO MUNIS | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, WILSON, THOMAS |
(H) CRA | 01/16/2007 | ||
MCNEIL RIVER STATE GAME SANCTUARY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) RES | 02/12/2007 | ||
ACCOUNT:PUB. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PAYMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) STA | 02/14/2007 | ||
MINING PROD. & LICENSE TAXES/ROYALTIES | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) RES | 02/04/2008 | ||
STATE EMPLOYEE BONUS FOR NOT RETIRING | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) STA | 03/12/2007 | ||
NET ENERGY METERING | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) L&C | 01/15/2008 | ||
EMPLOYMENT TAX EXEMPTION: SPILL RESPONSE | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, SEATON |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
MARINE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD | REPRESENTATIVES WILSON, LEDOUX, SEATON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
MAKE INFO ABOUT MIXING ZONES PUBLIC | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) RES | 01/15/2008 | ||
RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) RLS | 03/10/2008 | ||
REGULATION OF FISHERIES | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) RES | 02/20/2008 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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VOCATIONAL EDUC ACCT/VOC-TECH EDUC | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 08 | 05/28/2008 | ||
POSTSECONDARY MEDICAL & OTHER EDUC. PROG. | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 07 | 03/28/2007 | ||
PUBLIC ACCESS TO FISHING STREAMS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FIN | 02/07/2007 | ||
TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO VOC ED | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 08 | 05/28/2008 | ||
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 07 | 02/20/2007 | ||
PROHIBIT ALLOWING MINORS TO HAVE ALCOHOL | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 07 | 06/25/2007 | ||
EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 07 | 03/15/2007 | ||
RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND/TASK FORCE/ASSIST. | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLES/ANATOMICAL GIFT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE ROSES |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
SPORT FISHING GUIDE RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
SENIOR BENEFITS/MED. ASSISTANCE ELIG. | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 04/10/2007 | ||
TASK FORCE RE: COUNCIL ON DOM. VIOL. | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
BAN COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING | REPRESENTATIVE BUCH |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
EDUCATION FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER BY REQUEST OF JT LEG EDUCATION FUNDING TASK FORCE |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 08 | 03/27/2008 | ||
PRE-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, KAWASAKI, NELSON, KERTTULA, GRUENBERG |
(H) RLS | 04/05/2008 | ||
COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 08 | 02/13/2008 | ||
EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 08 | 06/06/2008 | ||
KENAI/KASILOF SUBSISTENCE PRIORITY | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 09/05/2007 | ||
OPPOSE FEDERAL ID REQUIREMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 68 | 06/04/2008 | ||
BYPASS MAIL RATE INCREASE | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 09/05/2007 | ||
CONST. AM: BUDGET RES. FUND/OIL & GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
(S) FIN | 04/08/2008 | ||
LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) FIN | 04/06/2008 | ||
MEDICARE RATES IN ALASKA | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 09/05/2007 | ||
OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 07/23/2008 |