SENATE
CHARLIE HUGGINS
23rd-29th Legislature (2003 -2016)
Senate Majority Whip
District: H
Party: Republican
2003-2004 Senator Appointed 9/24/04
2005-2006 Senator
2007-2008 Senator Senate Majority Whip
2009-2010 Senator Majority Whip
2011-2012 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2011)
2013-2014 Senator Senate President
2015-2016 Senator
:
Date/Place of Birth:
January 27, 1947
High Springs, Florida
Residency in Alaska:
Wasilla 1988 - present
Occupation:
Retired Colonel, US Army
Family:
Wife: Becky
Children: Chad, Hallie, Cody
Education:
Titusville High School, Titusville, FL:
Graduated 1965
Florida State University, 1969
- BS in Criminal Justice
Webster University, 1980
- MA in Personnel Management
CSG – Western Legislative Academy – 2005
Military Service: US Army: 1970-1995
Platoon Leader, B Company
- 75th Ranger Regiment: 1970
Vietnamese Airborne Regiment: 1971-72
Company Commander C Company, 1-505th
- 82nd Airborne Division: 1973-74
Battalion Commander, 1-60th Infantry: 1984-86
Task Force Commander, Sinai, Egypt: 1986
8th Army Aviation Officer, South Korea: 1987-90
Senior Army Advisory, Alaska National Guard: 1992-94
Military Officer Qualifications:
- Airborne
- Ranger
- Rotary Wing Flight Aviator
- Fixed Wing Flight Aviator
- Infantry Officer Advanced Course
- Command and General Staff College
- Air War College
- Center for Creative Leadership
Military Awards:
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Silver Star
- Bronze Star V
- ARCOM V
- Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
- Vietnamese Parachute Badge
- Combat Infantryman’s Badge
- Airborne Wings
- Ranger Tab
- Aviator Wings
Alaska State Senate: 2004 – present
Minority Leader: 2011
2011-2012 Committees:
Member: Transportation Committee
Joint Armed Services Committee
2009-2010 Committees:
Chair: Rules Committee
Co-Chair: Alaska Veterans’ Caucus
Vice-Chair: Resources Committee
Member: Legislative Budget and Audit
Joint Armed Services Committee
Education Committee
Finance Committee
Alaska Renewable Energy Task Force
Joint Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force
Higher Education/Career Readiness Task Force
Education Funding District Cost Factor Committee
2007-2008 Committees:
Chair: Resources Committee
Special Committee on Energy
Majority Whip
Vice-Chair: Finance Committee
Judiciary Committee
Special Committee on Education
Member: Joint Armed Services Committee
Alaska Renewable Energy Task Force
Legislative Budget & Audit
Joint Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force
ASC Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Victims’ Advocate Selection Committee
2005-2006 Committees:
Chair: Transportation Committee
Vice Chair: Judiciary Committee
Member: State Affairs Committee
World Trade & State & Federal Relations Committee
Joint Armed Services Committee
ASC Subcommittee on Homeland Security Joint Committee
Other Political and Government Positions:
Energy Council:2007
Board Member, Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority: 2007
Matanuska-Susitna Caucus: 2004-Present
Alaska Director of Veterans Affairs:2003-04
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Vietnam Veterans “The Moving Wall” to Alaska; Volunteer: 2006
Member, Salvation Army Board of Directors, Palmer: 1999-2002
Challenge Learning Center Board of Directors, Kenai: 1999-2002
Area-wide Council of Veteran’s Organizations, President: 2001-present
Wasilla Bible Church, Member and Substitute
Rotary International, Wasilla Youth Foreign Exchange Program Coordinator: 1999-2001
Mat-Su Borough School Board Member: 1997-99
Mat-Su Council of PTA’s, President: 1996
Valley Youth Basketball, President and Coach: 1997-2002
Pop Warner Football, Coach: 2001
American Legion, Member: 2003-present
Vietnam Veterans of America, Member:2003-present
Fisher House Board of Directors, Member: 2009-present
Alaska Outdoor Council, Member
National Rifle Association, Member
Hunting Guide
Special Interests:
Hunting, fishing and flying, coaching youth sports
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE | SENATORS HUGGINS, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
IDITAROD REGISTRATION PLATES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 09 | 03/25/2009 | ||
TRANSPORTATION; TRANSIT AUTHORITIES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) FIN | 04/10/2010 | ||
MULTIPLE VEHICLE INSURANCE POLICIES | SENATOR HUGGINS BY REQUEST |
(S) TRA | 03/20/2009 | ||
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) L&C | 03/27/2009 | ||
COMPACT: EDUCATION OF MILITARY CHILDREN | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) FIN | 04/11/2009 | ||
PARENTAL NOTICE OF MINOR'S ABORTION | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) HSS | 04/03/2009 | ||
CONCEALED WEAPON: PARDONS/SIS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) STA | 04/09/2009 | ||
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS | SENATORS MENARD, HUGGINS |
(S) CRA | 01/19/2010 | ||
MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) FIN | 02/15/2010 | ||
DENTAL CARE INSURANCE/PREFERRED PROVIDERS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 75 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
RENTAL CAR CHARGES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 10 | 06/07/2010 | ||
DISPOSITION OF HUMAN REMAINS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) STA | 02/22/2010 | ||
DISCLAIMERS; TRUSTS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) L&C | 02/22/2010 | ||
NUCLEAR POWER FACILITIES/WASTE TRANSPORT. | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) RES | 02/22/2010 | ||
PAWNBROKERS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HB 215 | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 06/01/2009 | ||
DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/17/2009 | ||
SUPPORT SOLDIERS' BURIAL DESIGNATIONS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) RLS | 04/07/2009 | ||
STATE SOVEREIGNTY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) RES | 04/07/2009 | ||
FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF SALMON MANAGEMENT | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 04/15/2010 |
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 | ||
PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, GATTO, LYNN |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
NOTICE & CONSENT FOR MINOR'S ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) HSS | 04/03/2009 | ||
DO NOT CALL REGISTRY--MOBILE/CELL PHONES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 09 | 06/16/2009 | ||
STATE TRANS FACILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
COMPACT FOR JUVENILES; INTERSTATE COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
USE, REGULATION, AND OPERATION OF BOATS | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 09 | 05/20/2009 | ||
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
AK FIREARMS EXEMPT FROM FED. REGULATION | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
NAMING VETERANS' WAY IN MAT-SU | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 10 | 06/17/2010 | ||
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 | ||
CONCEALED HANDGUNS/ FED FIREMARMS FORMS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
AK CAPSTONE AVIONICS REVOLVING LOAN FUND | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
IN-STATE PIPELINE/COORDINATOR/TEAM | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 10 | 04/26/2010 | ||
VOLUNTEER AMATEUR SPORTS OFFICIALS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 10 | 04/30/2010 | ||
IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 08/03/2010 | ||
IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) RES | 03/02/2009 | ||
IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) RES | 03/02/2009 | ||
IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) RES | 03/02/2009 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE DEFENSE SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 07/22/2009 | ||
DISABLED VETERANS PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 06/04/2010 | ||
OPPOSE H.R. 45 (BLAIR HOLT FIREARM LIC.) | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/10/2009 | ||
OPPOSING ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 07/29/2009 | ||
STATE SOVEREIGNTY | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 07/10/2009 | ||
COOK INLET/KACHEMAK BELUGA POPULATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 42 | 08/03/2010 | ||
OPPOSE FEDERAL CAP AND TRADE LEGISLATION | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 67 | 08/03/2010 | ||
OPPOSING EPA CLEAN AIR ACT REGULATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 70 | 08/03/2010 | ||
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 | ||
TAX CREDIT FOR STATE TOURISM PROGRAM | SENATOR MEYER |
(S) FIN | 03/20/2009 | ||
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
DNR/REVENUE STUDY ON NATURAL GAS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) FIN | 04/13/2010 | ||
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 | ||
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE:ROYALTY/PERMIT/FEE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
FIREARMS IN NATIONAL PARK | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 07/09/2009 | ||
OPPOSE H.R. 45 IN CONGRESS | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) JUD | 02/25/2009 | ||
SUPPORT S. 371-CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROC. | SENATOR THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 07/10/2009 | ||
BYPASS MAIL RATE INCREASE | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) CRA | 03/11/2009 | ||
OPPOSING S. 1535--LIMIT ON AERIAL HUNTING | SENATOR BUNDE |
(S) RES | 01/19/2010 | ||
FED. FUNDING: DOMESTIC SEAFOOD MARKETING | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/25/2010 | ||
OPPOSE TSA SECURITY RULE | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
SENATE RESOLVE 4 | 03/09/2009 | ||
DOMESTIC NATURAL GAS & ALT. ENERGY | SENATOR WAGONER |
SENATE RESOLVE 7 | 08/03/2010 |