HOUSE
BERTA GARDNER
24th-30th Legislature (2005 -2018)
Representative Berta Gardner
District: 24
Party: Democrat
District: 24
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2005-2010 Representative
2011-2012 Representative House Minority Whip
2013-2014 Senator
2015-2018 Senator Senate Minority Leader
2005-2010 Representative
2011-2012 Representative House Minority Whip
2013-2014 Senator
2015-2018 Senator Senate Minority Leader
:
Date
and Place of Birth:
April 12, 1954
Utah
Name of
Spouse:
Michael Gardner
Children:
Cassandra, Jared, Dillon
Occupation:
Manager, Brown Bear Software
Residency in Alaska:
1992- present Midtown Anchorage
Education:
1977 BA Psychology, University of
California, Riverside
Political and Government Positions:
26th Legislature
Boards and Commissions
Commission on Postsecondary Ed. (Alternate)
Suicide Prevention Council
NCSL
Education Committee
Labor and Economic Development Committee
Legislative Effectiveness Committee
CSG-West
Education Committee
Energy Council
Energy Committee Member
25th Legislature
House Boards and Commissions
Commission of Postsecondary Ed. - Alternate
NCSL
Committee on Labor and economic Development
Legislative Effectiveness
CSG West
Education Committee
Energy Council
Energy Committee Member
President, Rogers Park Community Council; Vice-
President, Tudor Area Community Council.
Business and Professional Positions:
Office
Manager/Bookkeeper; Child Advocate.
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
PTAs; Parent Advisory
Councils; CASAs for Children; Bridge Builders; UU Community
Services.
Special
Interests:
Singing, travel, fishing, reading.
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALSE CALLER IDENTIFICATION | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GARDNER |
(H) FIN | 02/04/2009 | ||
| ALASKAN MALAMUTE AS STATE DOG | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 10 | 05/12/2010 | ||
| BAN CELL PHONE USE BY MINORS WHEN DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, TUCK |
(H) FIN | 03/23/2009 | ||
| MEETINGS FOR LEGISLATIVE BODIES | REPRESENTATIVES KAWASAKI, GARDNER |
(H) STA | 01/20/2009 | ||
| DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GARDNER, PETERSEN, KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/25/2009 | ||
| LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | REPRESENTATIVES P.WILSON, GARA, TUCK, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON, GATTO, CISSNA, MUNOZ, GARDNER |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 10 | 07/07/2010 | ||
| LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) HSS | 01/20/2009 | ||
| GIFT CARDS | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GARDNER, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 02/11/2009 | ||
| ELECTION DAY VOTER REGISTRATION | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, GARA, PETERSEN |
(H) STA | 01/20/2009 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL & LB&A MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, BUCH, CISSNA, DOOGAN, GARDNER, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, PETERSEN, SALMON, TUCK |
(H) FIN | 02/05/2010 | ||
| MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, PETERSEN, GARA |
(H) HSS | 01/19/2010 | ||
| DEFERRED DEPOSIT ADVANCES | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, CRAWFORD |
(H) L&C | 01/19/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ANTITRUST ACTIONS & PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, BUCH, CISSNA, CRAWFORD, N.FOSTER, GARA, GARDNER, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 01/19/2010 | ||
| FINANCIAL PRIVACY | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) L&C | 02/23/2010 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID FOR ADULT DENTAL SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
| REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, HAWKER, MUNOZ |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
| REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, CRAWFORD, BUCH, CISSNA, GARA, HOLMES, PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ED: PARENTS AS TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, PETERSEN, KAWASAKI, GARA |
(S) FIN | 04/18/2010 | ||
| MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) L&C | 01/26/2009 | ||
| DO NOT CALL REGISTRY--MOBILE/CELL PHONES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 09 | 06/16/2009 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) EDC | 01/28/2009 | ||
| STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY & FUND | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) FIN | 02/25/2009 | ||
| INTERNET ACCESS AUTHORITY/TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) L&C | 02/02/2009 | ||
| PRODUCTION TAX ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) L&C | 02/06/2009 | ||
| SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
| EXTEND/RESUME STATE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
| STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRES AND SURVEYS | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
(H) HSS | 04/10/2009 | ||
| COMPACT: EDUCATION OF MILITARY CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
| PAYMENTS TO PHYSICIANS:MEDICARE/PROBONO | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HSS | 03/12/2009 | ||
| INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) HSS | 03/12/2009 | ||
| OIL AND GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) RES | 03/13/2009 | ||
| CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
| SURCHARGE: OIL EXPORTED TO CERTAIN STATES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) RES | 03/30/2009 | ||
| TEACHERS' SALARIES: SCHOOL EXPERIENCE | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 09 | 05/20/2009 | ||
| MED. INS. ELIGIBILITY/NONDISCRIMINATION | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
| HAZING | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) JUD | 04/14/2009 | ||
| SPECIAL ELECTION FOR LEGISLATIVE VACANCY | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) STA | 04/16/2009 | ||
| EXTEND SUNSET OF BOATING REGULATION | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT PROTECTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 10 | 03/31/2010 | ||
| MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| PHYSICIAN SHORTAGES: GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HSS | 02/10/2010 | ||
| SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL MEETINGS | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 10 | 04/14/2010 | ||
| FERRY SERVICE, INCL. YUKON/KUSKOKWIM | REPRESENTATIVE SALMON |
(H) TRA | 02/19/2010 | ||
| CRIMINAL FINES FOR ORGANIZATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
| CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) STA | 02/19/2010 | ||
| CORPORATIONS NOT "PERSONS" IN ELECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 02/19/2010 | ||
| LICENSING RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIANS | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) L&C | 02/23/2010 | ||
| POLITICAL PARTY DEFINITION | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 02/23/2010 | ||
| BOARD OF CHILD CUSTODY INVESTIGATORS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) HSS | 02/23/2010 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 06/02/2009 | ||
| PROCLAIMING SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 06/08/2009 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 07/29/2009 | ||
| CHANGE NAME OF MT. MCKINLEY TO DENALI | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) RES | 02/27/2009 | ||
| OPPOSE H.R. 45 (BLAIR HOLT FIREARM LIC.) | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/10/2009 | ||
| OIL TANKER ESCORT VESSELS/OIL SPILL ANNIV | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/13/2009 | ||
| HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 07/22/2009 | ||
| OPPOSE TSA SECURITY RULE | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 03/09/2009 | ||
| MEDICAID/INS FOR CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 117 SLA 10 | 07/01/2010 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR DAVIS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/04/2010 | ||
| VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE | SENATORS HUGGINS, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| CHARTER/ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FUNDING | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
| PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE/DNA I.D. SYSTEM | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 10 | 05/14/2010 | ||
| ELECTRONIC HEALTH INFO EXCHANGE SYSTEM | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| MINORS: ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/ I.D. CARDS | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 10 | 06/16/2010 | ||
| MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
| PIONEERS HOME RX DRUG BENEFIT | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, OLSON, KOOKESH, ELLIS, DAVIS |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 10 | 06/17/2010 | ||
| TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:PROGRAM/MEDICAID | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES/DUI/CHEM. TEST | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 10 | 06/16/2010 | ||
| GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE:ROYALTY/PERMIT/FEE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
| YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 10 | 06/28/2010 | ||
| VIOLENT CRIMES EMERGENCY COMPENSATION | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 99 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
| RENTAL CAR CHARGES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 10 | 06/07/2010 |