SENATE
JOE PASKVAN
26th-27th Legislature (2009 -2012)
Senator Joe Paskvan
District: E
Party: Democrat
District: E
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2009-2012 Senator
2009-2012 Senator
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Fairbanks
Spouse:
Wife - Barbara (Tritt) Paskvan
CHILDREN:
Nicole, Chelsea, Tom, Ryan
OCCUPATION:
Attorney
LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN ALASKA:
50+
ALASKAN COMMUNITIES LIVED IN:
Fairbanks (1952-1978; Summer ’79, ’80) Anchorage (January-August, 1981) Fairbanks (1981-current)
EDUCATION:
Monroe High School, Fairbanks (Class of 70); University of Alaska Fairbanks, BA, Political Science (Class of 1975); University of Puget Sound, School of Law (Class of 1981)
POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT POSITIONS:
Internship, Chief Justice Bryner, Alaska Court of Appeals (1981)
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
Manager, Tommy’s Elbow Room (1973-1978); Attorney, Rice, Hoppner, Brown, & Brunner (1981-1986); Small Business Owner and Attorney, Paskvan & Ringstad PC (1986-current)
SERVICE ORGANIZATION(S) MEMBERSHIP:
Lifetime Member, UAF Face Off Club; Sunrise Rotary (15+ years); Finance Committee, Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska (15+ years); Advisor, Fairbanks North Star Youth Court; Member, Chamber of Commerce; Past Team Manager/Coach, Fairbanks Amateur Hockey Association; former Member, Yukon Quest Board of Directors
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Family, Nanooks, running, Goldpanners, Ducks Unlimited, fishing, 4-H, Rotary Exchange host family, Alaska history
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUNICIPAL AIR QUALITY PROPERTY TAX CREDIT | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(S) FIN | 02/13/2009 | ||
| AK AEROSPACE CORPORATION | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 09 | 07/22/2009 | ||
| WORKERS' COMPENSATION: SUBCONTRACTORS | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(S) L&C | 02/27/2009 | ||
| ELECTRONIC HEALTH INFO EXCHANGE SYSTEM | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2009 | ||
| POLITICAL SIGNS ALONG HIGHWAYS | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(S) CRA | 03/09/2009 | ||
| TRANSFER RAILROAD LAND TO DOTPF:FAIRBANKS | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| MORTGAGE LENDING | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(S) L&C | 03/13/2009 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP: FUNERAL EXPENSES/MED INFO | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
| HEATING FUEL ENERGY RELIEF | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(S) ENE | 03/25/2009 | ||
| FISHERMEN'S FUND | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| INTERNET ACCESS AUTHORITY/TASK FORCE | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(S) L&C | 04/01/2009 | ||
| PUBLIC ACCOUNTING | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(S) FIN | 02/12/2010 | ||
| MORTGAGE LENDING | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
| SAM SCHUYLER MEMORIAL BRIDGE | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(S) FIN | 02/26/2010 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, GATTO, LYNN |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | REPRESENTATIVES P.WILSON, GARA, TUCK, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON, GATTO, CISSNA, MUNOZ, GARDNER |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 10 | 07/07/2010 | ||
| COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MEMBERS, STAFF | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, HOLMES, COGHILL, P.WILSON |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 09 | 06/23/2009 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MUNICIPAL AIR QUALITY PROPERTY TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| 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 | ||
| COMPACT: EDUCATION OF MILITARY CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CHILDREN'S TRUST | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 115 SLA 10 | 07/01/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DISABLED VETERANS PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| OIL TANKER ESCORT VESSELS/OIL SPILL ANNIV | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/13/2009 | ||
| URGING US TO RATIFY LAW OF THE SEA TREATY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 07/29/2009 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS, THOMAS, DAVIS, FRENCH |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
| 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 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY MEDICAL EDUC. PROG. | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) FIN | 03/16/2009 | ||
| REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2009 | ||
| FOSTER CARE AGE LIMIT/TUITION WAIVER | SENATOR DAVIS |
(S) L&C | 04/07/2009 | ||
| NAMING THOMAS B. STEWART LEG. OFFICE BLDG | SENATOR ELTON |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 09 | 05/18/2009 | ||
| MEDICAID:HOME/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2009 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 02/23/2009 | ||
| SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | SENATOR MENARD |
(H) RLS | 04/15/2010 | ||
| VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE | SENATORS HUGGINS, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| BLOOD DONATION AWARENESS FUND | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) FIN | 02/27/2009 | ||
| STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY & FUND | SENATOR THOMAS |
(S) STA | 01/21/2009 | ||
| CHARTER/ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FUNDING | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS & SEAT BELTS | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 09 | 06/17/2009 | ||
| USE OF HEADLIGHTS REQUIRED | SENATOR MENARD |
(S) FIN | 03/20/2009 | ||
| MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) FIN | 03/05/2009 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) FIN | 02/11/2009 | ||
| PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE/DNA I.D. SYSTEM | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 10 | 05/14/2010 | ||
| MEDICAID: TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SERVICES | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) HSS | 02/20/2009 | ||
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN AND GRANT FUND | SENATOR THOMAS |
(S) RES | 02/20/2009 | ||
| TAX CREDIT FOR STATE TOURISM PROGRAM | SENATOR MEYER |
(S) FIN | 03/20/2009 | ||
| INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL PROVIDERS | SENATOR OLSON |
(H) FIN | 04/12/2010 | ||
| PERM. FUND DIV. FOR DECEASED/CONTRIBUTION | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
| ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
| MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) L&C | 03/27/2009 | ||
| MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
| FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SCHOLARSHIPS/ LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCES | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 10 | 05/10/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ACCEPT FED. ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENTS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
HELD ON SECY'S DESK | 03/23/2009 | ||
| SUPPORTING SENIOR CAREGIVERS | SENATOR BUNDE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 06/17/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 07/23/2009 | ||
| DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/17/2009 | ||
| FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF SALMON MANAGEMENT | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 04/15/2010 | ||
| FED. FUNDING: DOMESTIC SEAFOOD MARKETING | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| COMMITTEE ROOM NAMED AFTER WILLIAM BELTZ | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 6 | 02/10/2010 |