HOUSE
BILL THOMAS
24th-27th Legislature (2005 -2012)
District: 5
Party: Republican
2005-2012 Representative
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONGEVITY BONUS APPROPRIATION | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, THOMAS, KERTTULA, LEDOUX |
(H) FIN | 01/16/2007 | ||
| CAMPAIGN FINANCE/LOBBYING/CONSULTING | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, MEYER, HAWKER, CHENAULT, SAMUELS, FAIRCLOUGH, NEUMAN, WILSON, LEDOUX, THOMAS, RAMRAS, JOHNSON |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| TUITION WAIVER FOR NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/14/2007 | ||
| ALTERNATIVE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, GARDNER |
(H) CRA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| ADMINISTRATIVE BOROUGHS/BOROUGH GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) CRA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| LONGEVITY BONUS REAPPLICATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, THOMAS, GUTTENBERG, KERTTULA |
(H) FIN | 04/18/2007 | ||
| REFUND OF FISH BUSINESS TAX TO MUNIS | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, WILSON, THOMAS |
(H) CRA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| PERM. FUND DIV.: CONTRIBUTION/EXECUTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 08 | 05/23/2008 | ||
| SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 08 | 03/27/2008 | ||
| REGIONAL CRUISE SHIP IMPACT COMMITTEE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 01/31/2008 | ||
| INCREASE 2008 PERM. FUND DIVIDEND | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 03/11/2008 | ||
| WASHINGTON CONTAINER FEE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/28/2007 | ||
| OPPOSE UN LAND DESIGNATIONS IN ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| DISAPPROVING KETCHIKAN ANNEXATION | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) RLS | 02/27/2008 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALES BY WINERY LICENSEE | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 07 | 05/31/2007 | ||
| ESTABLISHING SUSAN BUTCHER DAY | REPRESENTATIVES GUTTENBERG, KERTTULA, NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 08 | 02/28/2008 | ||
| STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY & FUND | REPRESENTATIVES GUTTENBERG, DOLL |
(S) FIN | 05/12/2007 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CHENAULT |
(S) FIN | 05/11/2007 | ||
| EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 07 | 02/20/2007 | ||
| SCHOOL DISTRICT COST FACTORS | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, SEATON, OLSON, LEDOUX |
(H) FIN | 03/26/2007 | ||
| CITIZEN ADVISORY COMM ON FEDERAL AREAS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
| OPTOMETRISTS' USE OF PHARMACEUTICALS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 07 | 09/07/2007 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 07 | 03/15/2007 | ||
| OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX: EXPENDITURES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) FIN | 05/08/2007 | ||
| RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND/TASK FORCE/ASSIST. | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
| APPROP: TOURISM MARKETING | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) FIN | 03/21/2007 | ||
| 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 | ||
| BAN COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING | REPRESENTATIVE BUCH |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
| LOCAL BOUNDARY COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) CRA | 05/01/2007 | ||
| LEAVE FOR ORGAN/BONE MARROW DONATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 08 | 06/06/2008 | ||
| EDUCATION FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER BY REQUEST OF JT LEG EDUCATION FUNDING TASK FORCE |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 08 | 03/27/2008 | ||
| MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: COMBAT RELATED DEATH | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
| MARINE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD | REPRESENTATIVES WILSON, LEDOUX, SEATON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(H) RLS | 02/20/2008 | ||
| COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 08 | 02/13/2008 | ||
| DENTISTS/DENTAL ASSISTANTS/HYGIENISTS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 111 SLA 08 | 06/25/2008 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 101 SLA 08 | 06/17/2008 | ||
| ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2008 | ||
| TAXPAYER DEPOSITS; OIL & GAS LEASE TERMS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) JUD | 02/19/2008 | ||
| CONST. AM: BENEFITS & MARRIAGE | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 05/08/2007 | ||
| WW II FILIPINO VETS:BENEFITS/IMMIGRATION | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
(S) FIN | 05/14/2007 | ||
| KENSINGTON MINE APPEAL | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| OPPOSE FED AIR TRANSPORT ACT PROVISIONS | REPRESENTATIVE JOHANSEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/11/2007 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 07/01/2008 | ||
| CRUISE SHIP PORT TIMES: JONES ACT | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 07/23/2008 |