HOUSE
MAX GRUENBERG
14th-29th Legislature (1985 -2016)
District: 20
Party: Democrat
1985-1992 Representative
2003-2012 Representative
2013-2014 Representative House Minority Whip
2015-2016 Representative House Minority Whip;Deceased February 14, 2016
:
Date
and Place of Birth:
September 25, 1943
Died:February 14th 2016
San Francisco, California
Occupation:
Family lawyer
Spouse:
Kayla Epstein
Children:
Bruce, daughter-in-law Sionnon, Daniel
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage 1970 to present
Education:
Acalanes High School (Lafayette, California), 1961,
Diploma;
Stanford University, 1961-1965, B.A. Political Science
(certificate in public administration);
UCLA Law School, 1967-1970, J.D.
Military Service:
U.S. Navy, 2 years, Lt.(j.g.), Meritorious Unit
Commendation, Vietnam Service Medal (3 battle stars)
Political and Government Positions:
Secretary, Russian Jack Community Council;
Member, Alaska House of Representative, 1985-1993, 4
terms;
House Majority Leader, 2 terms;
Co-chair, House Judiciary Committee;
Co-chair, House HESS Committee;
President, Alaska Legal Services Corp;
Chair, Governor’s Mental Health Advisory Commission;
Legislative Assistant to Senator Ted Stevens;
Law Clerk Justice Roger Connor, Alaska Supreme Court
Business and Professional Positions:
Partner, Gruenberg, Clover & Holland law firm;
Co-chair, Alaska Bar Association, Family Law Section;
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
Fairview Lions Club;
Board of Directors, Alaska Common Ground;
Veterans of Foreign Wars;
Eagle Scout
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CHENAULT, THOMAS, GARA, HARRIS, KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
INTERPRETATION OF OIL & GAS LEASE | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, SEATON, CISSNA, TUCK, PETERSEN, GUTTENBERG, GATTO |
(H) RES | 01/20/2009 | ||
BUDGET PLANNING & LONG-RANGE FISCAL PLAN | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CISSNA |
(H) FIN | 01/20/2009 | ||
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COVERAGE | REPRESENTATIVES CISSNA, GRUENBERG |
(H) HSS | 01/20/2009 | ||
GIFT CARDS | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GARDNER, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 02/11/2009 | ||
PRICE GOUGING INVOLVING ENERGY RESOURCES | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, GARA, TUCK, GRUENBERG, KAWASAKI |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
HEALTH COMMISSION/PLANNING | REPRESENTATIVES CISSNA, GRUENBERG |
(H) HSS | 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 | ||
JUDGMENTS FOR STATE OR POLIT.SUBDIV. | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) JUD | 01/28/2009 | ||
INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES/FISCAL NOTES | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 02/13/2009 | ||
EAVESDROPPING AND COMPUTER PRIVACY | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, GRUENBERG, BUCH, HOLMES |
(H) JUD | 01/19/2010 | ||
MEDICAID FOR MEDICAL & INTERMEDIATE CARE | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, SEATON, HERRON, GRUENBERG |
(H) HSS | 01/19/2010 | ||
ANTITRUST ACTIONS & PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, BUCH, CISSNA, CRAWFORD, N.FOSTER, GARA, GARDNER, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 01/19/2010 | ||
MEDICAID FOR MEDICAL & INTERMEDIATE CARE | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GRUENBERG |
(H) HSS | 01/19/2010 | ||
UNIFORM DISCLAIMER OF PROPERTY INTERESTS | REPRESENTATIVES RAMRAS, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
BILINGUAL VOTING/POL. PARTY DEFINITION | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 02/23/2010 | ||
EXEC ETHICS: LEGAL FEES/FAMILY TRAVEL | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 04/11/2010 | ||
TRANSPORTATION FUND/PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) TRA | 02/05/2010 | ||
CRIMINAL FINES FOR ORGANIZATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
POLITICAL PARTY DEFINITION | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 02/23/2010 | ||
UNIFORM RULES: MEASURE SPONSORS/READINGS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 02/13/2009 | ||
CONST AM: SEC. OF STATE REFERENCES | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 01/20/2009 | ||
CONST AM: GENDER-NEUTRAL REFERENCES | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 04/06/2009 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE FOR STILLBIRTH | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 09 | 05/01/2009 | ||
REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, HAWKER, MUNOZ |
(H) L&C | 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 | ||
REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, CRAWFORD, BUCH, CISSNA, GARA, HOLMES, PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 10 | 05/04/2010 | ||
MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) L&C | 01/26/2009 | ||
EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
STATE TRANS FACILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTING | REPRESENTATIVE BUCH |
(H) JUD | 02/23/2010 | ||
ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 02/11/2009 | ||
EXTEND/RESUME STATE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
CHILD SAFETY SEATS & SEAT BELTS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
(H) TRA | 02/13/2009 | ||
BICYCLE PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) FIN | 03/23/2009 | ||
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) FIN | 03/01/2010 | ||
ALLOW SCREEN DEVICES IN UTILITY VEHICLES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN AND GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) ENE | 02/23/2009 | ||
INCREASE BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) EDC | 02/23/2010 | ||
PAYMENTS TO PHYSICIANS:MEDICARE/PROBONO | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HSS | 03/12/2009 | ||
USE OF HEADLIGHTS REQUIRED | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) JUD | 03/27/2009 | ||
INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) HSS | 03/12/2009 | ||
OIL AND GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) RES | 03/13/2009 | ||
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS ACT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) FIN | 04/07/2009 | ||
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR LEGISLATIVE VACANCY | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) STA | 04/16/2009 | ||
MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, HERRON, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
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 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT PROTECTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 10 | 03/31/2010 | ||
YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) FIN | 03/01/2010 | ||
PHYSICIAN SHORTAGES: GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HSS | 02/10/2010 | ||
LEAVE FOR MILITARY SPOUSES | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) EDC | 02/15/2010 | ||
CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) STA | 02/19/2010 | ||
MOTOR CARRIER INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) HSS | 02/23/2010 | ||
RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 06/08/2009 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
HOME HEALTH AIDES FOR SENIORS | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) HSS | 02/25/2009 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
URGING US TO RATIFY LAW OF THE SEA TREATY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 07/29/2009 | ||
FED. SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM/MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 04/15/2010 | ||
HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 07/22/2009 | ||
DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) RLS | 04/02/2009 | ||
IN SUPPORT OF SENATOR TED STEVENS | REPRESENTATIVE R.FOSTER |
HOUSE RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR DAVIS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/04/2010 | ||
CHILD SAFETY SEATS & SEAT BELTS | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 09 | 06/17/2009 | ||
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 | ||
MEDICAID FOR MEDICAL & INTERMEDIATE CARE | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2009 | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 04/15/2009 | ||
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 08/03/2010 | ||
DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/17/2009 |