HOUSE
BOB HERRON
26th-29th Legislature (2009 -2016)
District: 38
Party: Democrat
2009-2014 Representative
2015-2016 Representative House Majority Whip
: Date/Place of Birth: Residency in Alaska: Occupation: Family: Education: Military: Other Political and Government Positions: Business and Professional Positions: Service Organizations and Community Involvement: Special Interests:
Birthdate: March 9, 1951
La Grande, Oregon
Bethel: 1973 - present
Occupation before legislature: Public/Government Relations Director, Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Spouse - Margaret
Children - Buddy, Charles, Jalene
3 Grand Children
High School: Lathrop High School, Fairbanks, AK
United States Marine Corps: 1973 - 1977
E-5 Sergeant, computer programmer
Bethel Planning Commission.
Bethel Port Commission.
Alaska Legislature legislative aide: 1987 - 1994;
Lower Kuskokwim School District Board (elected): 1992 - 2002;
Bethel City Manager: 1998 - 2005;
Alaska Congressional Delegation, Bethel office: 2005 - 2007;
Bethel Advisory School Board (elected): 2007 - 2008
Alaska Bush Caucus: 2009 - present
Joint Legislative Veterans’ Caucus: 2009 - present
U.S. Coastal States Caucus: 2009 - present
Bethel Cablevision, former owner/general manager
North Star Gas, former owner
Bethel Drilling & Welding, owner
Golden Eagle LLC, owner
Blue Sky Estates, owner
Alaska Public Entities Insurance, director
Rural CAP, director
VFW Post #10041, Life Member
Family, Boating on the Kuskokwim River and working on the cabin at Napaimute; Long-distance motorcycle riding.
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Date/Place of Birth:
Birthdate: March 9, 1951
La Grande, Oregon
Residency in Alaska:
Bethel: 1973 - present
Occupation:
Occupation before legislature: Public/Government Relations Director, Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Family:
Spouse - Margaret
Children - Buddy, Charles, Jalene
3 Grand Children
Education:
High School: Lathrop High School, Fairbanks, AK
Military:
United States Marine Corps: 1973 - 1977
E-5 Sergeant, computer programmer
Other Political and Government Positions:
Bethel Planning Commission.
Bethel Port Commission.
Alaska Legislature legislative aide: 1987 - 1994;
Lower Kuskokwim School District Board (elected): 1992 - 2002;
Bethel City Manager: 1998 - 2005;
Alaska Congressional Delegation, Bethel office: 2005 - 2007;
Bethel Advisory School Board (elected): 2007 - 2008
Alaska Bush Caucus: 2009 - present
Joint Legislative Veterans’ Caucus: 2009 - present
U.S. Coastal States Caucus: 2009 - present
Business and Professional Positions:
Bethel Cablevision, former owner/general manager
North Star Gas, former owner
Bethel Drilling & Welding, owner
Golden Eagle LLC, owner
Blue Sky Estates, owner
Alaska Public Entities Insurance, director
Rural CAP, director
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
VFW Post #10041, Life Member
Special Interests:
Family, Boating on the Kuskokwim River and working on the cabin at Napaimute; Long-distance motorcycle riding.
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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PSYCHOLOGISTS' LICENSING & PRACTICE | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 10 | 06/01/2010 | ||
TAX ON MOIST SNUFF | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(H) L&C | 03/24/2010 | ||
RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(S) STA | 04/01/2010 | ||
HOLITNA BASIN RESERVE | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(H) RES | 02/03/2010 | ||
MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, HERRON, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
MEDICAID FOR MEDICAL & INTERMEDIATE CARE | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, SEATON, HERRON, GRUENBERG |
(H) HSS | 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 | ||
ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, MUNOZ, PETERSEN, HERRON, JOULE, N.FOSTER |
(H) ENE | 01/19/2010 | ||
PIONEERS HOME RX DRUG BENEFIT | REPRESENTATIVES DAHLSTROM, GARA, HERRON |
(H) STA | 03/17/2010 | ||
INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL PROVIDERS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(H) FIN | 03/30/2010 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, HAWKER, MUNOZ |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MEMBERS, STAFF | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, HOLMES, COGHILL, P.WILSON |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 09 | 06/23/2009 | ||
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 | ||
DO NOT CALL REGISTRY--MOBILE/CELL PHONES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 09 | 06/16/2009 | ||
BOARD OF FISHERIES MEETING LOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) FSH | 02/06/2009 | ||
EXTEND/RESUME STATE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
POWER COST EQUALIZATION | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) FIN | 03/18/2009 | ||
TRAUMA CARE CENTERS/FUND | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
SURCHARGE: OIL EXPORTED TO CERTAIN STATES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) RES | 03/30/2009 | ||
SEAFOOD MARKETING CONTRACTS | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) FSH | 04/01/2009 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT PROTECTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 10 | 03/31/2010 | ||
CONCEALED HANDGUNS/ FED FIREMARMS FORMS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:PROGRAM/MEDICAID | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) FIN | 03/19/2010 | ||
MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOP. TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 102 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
VOLUNTEER AMATEUR SPORTS OFFICIALS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 10 | 04/30/2010 | ||
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 | ||
AVIATION MUSEUM/CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT | REPRESENTATIVE R.FOSTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 07/22/2009 | ||
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 | ||
OIL TANKER ESCORT VESSELS/OIL SPILL ANNIV | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/13/2009 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
ELECTRONIC HEALTH INFO EXCHANGE SYSTEM | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
MUSK OXEN PERMITS & FEES | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 10 | 06/28/2010 | ||
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BD MEMBERS | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 10 | 06/16/2010 |