HOUSE
ALAN AUSTERMAN
19th-28th Legislature (1995 -2014)
House Majority Whip
District: 36
Party: Republican
1995-2000 Representative
2001-2002 Senator
2003-2004 Senator Resigned February 10, 2003
2009-2010 Representative Majority Whip
2011-2012 Representative House Majority Leader
2013-2014 Representative
Date/Place of Birth:
May 23, 1943
Everett, Washington
Residency in Alaska:
Kodiak: 1943 - present
Occupation:
Commercial fisherman (crab, salmon, halibut and shrimp)
Small Business Owner & Operator
Family:
Wife: Ginny
Children: Carol, Dawn
Education:
Kodiak High School: Graduated 1961
Military:
7 years service
Alaska National Guard, Sergeant (E-5)
Alaska State House of Representatives:
1995 - 2000, 2009 - present
Community & Regional Affairs: 1995 - 1996, 2011 - present
Co-Chair: 1995 - 1996
Fisheries: 1995 - 1998, 2011 - present
Chair: 1995 - 1998
Legislative Council: 2011 - present
Military & Veterans' Affairs: 2011 - present
Rules: 2011 - present
Finance: 1999 - 2000, 2009 - 2010
Administrative Regulation Review: 1997 - 1998
World Trade & State/Federal Relations:
Vice-Chair: 1997 - 1998
Economic Development: 1997 - 1998
Electric Utility Restructuring: 1997 - 1998
International Trade/Tourism:
Vice-Chair: 1995 - 1996
Resources Committee: 1995 - 1996
Finance Subcommittees
- Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2011 - present
- Fish & Game: 2011 - present
- Governor: 2011 - present
- Legislature: 2011 - present
- University of Alaska: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Environmental Conservation: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Fiscal Policy: 2009 - 2010
- Chair, Community & Economic Development: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Community & Regional Affairs: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, Labor & Workforce Development: 1999 - 2000
- Chair, University of Alaska: 1999 - 2000
- Community & Regional Affairs: 1997 - 1998
- Public Safety: 1995 - 1998
- Administration: 1995 - 1996
Other Political and Government Positions:
Fisheries Policy Advisor, Governor of Alaska: 2003 - 2008
Kodiak Island Borough Assembly, 1985 - 1990, 1992 - 1994
Kodiak Island Borough Parks & Recreation
City of Kodiak Personnel Board
Kodiak Island Transportation Committee
Kodiak Island School Budget Review Committee
Kodiak Community College Advisory Board
Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board.
Business and Professional Positions:
Executive Director, Kodiak Island Convention & Visitors Bureau: 1993 - 1994
Owner, Austerman's Office Supply: 1979 - 1994
Police Officer, City of Kodiak
Commercial Fisherman
Union Longshoreman
Sporting Goods Store Manager
Hunting and Fishing Lodge Owner: 1985 - 1990
Printing Shop Owner: 1975 - 1988
Newspaper Owner, Kadiak Times: 1976 - 1983
Special Interests:
Hunting, Fishing, Photography, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
President/Board Member, Kodiak Jaycees
City of Kodiak Personnel Board
President, Kodiak Chamber of Commerce
Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board
Commissioner, North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission
North Pacific and Bering Sea Fisheries Advisory Board
US/Russia Intergovernmental Consultative Committee on Fisheries
Ex-officio Member, Alaska Aerospace Development Corp. Board of Directors
Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force
Council of State Governments West (CSG West) Energy & Environment Committee
Ex-officio Member, Fishery Industrial Technology Center (FITC) Policy Center in Kodiak
Co-Founder, Kodiak Rodeo Association
Chair, Ducks Unlimited
Co-Founder, Kodiak Alaska State Parks Advisory Committee
Elks Lodge
National Rifle Association
Pioneers of Alaska
Kodiak Island Sportsmen Association
Rotary
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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NET ENERGY METERING | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, AUSTERMAN, GATTO, RAMRAS, MUNOZ, P.WILSON, BUCH |
(H) ENE | 01/20/2009 | ||
POWER COST EQUALIZATION | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) FIN | 03/18/2009 | ||
SEAFOOD MARKETING CONTRACTS | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) FSH | 04/01/2009 | ||
AQUATIC FARM PROD./AGRICULTURE PROMOTION | REPRESENTATIVES AUSTERMAN, GATTO |
(H) FSH | 01/19/2010 | ||
BRISTOL BAY MINING STUDY | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) FSH | 04/10/2009 | ||
OIL TANKER ESCORT VESSELS/OIL SPILL ANNIV | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/13/2009 | ||
GROUNDFISH FISHERIES LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) RLS | 04/06/2009 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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FISHERIES LOANS:ENERGY EFFICIENCY/AMOUNT | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, BUCH |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 10 | 08/19/2010 | ||
LICENSE PLATES: FIREFIGHTER/EMT/FRAT. ORG | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 10 | 07/01/2010 | ||
COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES JOULE, EDGMON, BUCH |
(H) RES | 03/05/2009 | ||
MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) L&C | 01/26/2009 | ||
BOARD OF FISHERIES MEETING LOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) FSH | 02/06/2009 | ||
BICYCLE PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) FIN | 03/23/2009 | ||
USE, REGULATION, AND OPERATION OF BOATS | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 09 | 05/20/2009 | ||
SOUTHEAST ENERGY FUND | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 04/01/2009 | ||
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
(H) FIN | 03/12/2009 | ||
AK FIREARMS EXEMPT FROM FED. REGULATION | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
TAX ON MOIST SNUFF | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(H) L&C | 03/24/2010 | ||
MAXIMUM BENEFIT FROM FISHERMEN'S FUND | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RLS | 04/16/2009 | ||
SURCHARGE: OIL EXPORTED TO CERTAIN STATES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) RES | 03/30/2009 | ||
IZEMBEK STATE GAME REFUGE LAND EXCHANGE | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 119 SLA 10 | 08/19/2010 | ||
ESTABLISHING PURPLE HEART DAY | REPRESENTATIVES DAHLSTROM, GARDNER, BUCH, KELLER, PETERSEN, LYNN, GATTO, TUCK, DOOGAN, THOMAS, HAWKER, GUTTENBERG, RAMRAS, FAIRCLOUGH, JOHNSON, MILLETT, HERRON |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 10 | 03/22/2010 | ||
NATUROPATHS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) FIN | 04/09/2010 | ||
EXTEND SUNSET OF BOATING REGULATION | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOP. TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 102 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
FERRY SERVICE, INCL. YUKON/KUSKOKWIM | REPRESENTATIVE SALMON |
(H) TRA | 02/19/2010 | ||
IN-STATE PIPELINE/COORDINATOR/TEAM | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 10 | 04/26/2010 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
PROCLAIMING SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 06/08/2009 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 04/13/2010 | ||
VETERANS' HEALTH CARE | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 05/25/2009 | ||
OPPOSE H.R. 45 (BLAIR HOLT FIREARM LIC.) | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/10/2009 | ||
HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 07/22/2009 | ||
STATEHOOD/ANCSA LAND SURVEY FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 66 | 08/03/2010 | ||
CONST. AM: INCREASE NUMBER OF LEGISLATORS | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
(H) FIN | 03/15/2010 | ||
FED. FUNDING: DOMESTIC SEAFOOD MARKETING | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) RES | 02/17/2010 | ||
OPPOSE FEDERAL CAP AND TRADE LEGISLATION | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 67 | 08/03/2010 | ||
DEVELOP MENTAL HEALTH TRUST LAND | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 05/05/2009 | ||
OPPOSE TSA SECURITY RULE | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 03/09/2009 | ||
IN SUPPORT OF SENATOR TED STEVENS | REPRESENTATIVE R.FOSTER |
HOUSE RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
MEDICAID:HOME/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2009 | ||
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 08/03/2010 | ||
FED. FUNDING: DOMESTIC SEAFOOD MARKETING | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/25/2010 |