HOUSE
BILL THOMAS
24th-27th Legislature (2005 -2012)
District: 5
Party: Republican
2005-2012 Representative
:
Date/Place of Birth:
June 1, 1947
Haines, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Haines: 1947 - 1974
Klukwan: 1974 - 1991
Haines: 1991 - present
Occupation:
Fisherman
Family:
Spouse - Joyce Marie
Children - Rhett, Danny, Gabriel, Cole, Rhiannon
Education:
Haines High: 1965
University of Alaska: 1965
Military:
U.S. Army, 2 years
Vietnam Veteran
Good Conduct
Crew Chief Wings
Sharpshooter Army Appreciation Award
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Co-Chair, Community & Regional Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Co-Chair, Fisheries Committee, 2005 0- 2006
Member, Education Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Finance Committee: 2007 - 2008
Member, Fisheries Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Military & Veterans’ Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Transportation Committee: 2005 - 2006
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Administration: 2007 - 2008
- Chair, Fish & Game: 2007 - 2008
- Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2005 - 2006
- Fish & Game: 2005 - 2006
- Transportation: 2005 - 2006
Other Political and Government Positions:
Haines Borough Assembly, 4 years
Haines School Board, 4 years
Business and Professional Positions:
Klukwan, Inc. - Former Chairman & CEO
Chilkoot Indian Assocations Council Member
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Past member of the board of directors, Southeast Alaska Fisherman’s Alliance
United Fisherman of Alaska, Lifetime Member
Honorary Lifetime Member - American Legion
Special Interests:
Commerical Fisherman, gillnet - 37 years, halibut longline - 31 years, shrimp - 4 years
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CHENAULT, THOMAS, GARA, HARRIS, KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
| EDUC LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, P.WILSON, MILLETT |
(H) FIN | 04/01/2009 | ||
| INTEREST FORGIVEN ON CERTAIN STATE LOANS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) STA | 01/28/2009 | ||
| SOUTHEAST ENERGY FUND | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 04/01/2009 | ||
| POWER RETRIEVAL OF SPORT FISH | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FSH | 04/06/2009 | ||
| LICENSING FOR OPTOMETRY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 10 | 06/01/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DENTAL CARE INSURANCE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 03/29/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 07/22/2009 | ||
| SUPPORT SOLDIERS' BURIAL DESIGNATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 07/09/2009 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISHERIES LOANS:ENERGY EFFICIENCY/AMOUNT | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, BUCH |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 10 | 08/19/2010 | ||
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ED: PARENTS AS TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, PETERSEN, KAWASAKI, GARA |
(S) FIN | 04/18/2010 | ||
| FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 10 | 05/04/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| JUDGMENTS FOR STATE OR POLIT.SUBDIV. | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) JUD | 01/28/2009 | ||
| STATE TRANS FACILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
| BOARD OF FISHERIES MEETING LOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) FSH | 02/06/2009 | ||
| MUNICIPAL AIR QUALITY PROPERTY TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| COMPACT: EDUCATION OF MILITARY CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN AND GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) ENE | 02/23/2009 | ||
| POWER COST EQUALIZATION | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) FIN | 03/18/2009 | ||
| JUNEAU SUBPORT BLDG/AHFC BLDG | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(S) FIN | 04/09/2009 | ||
| MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| MAXIMUM BENEFIT FROM FISHERMEN'S FUND | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RLS | 04/16/2009 | ||
| SURCHARGE: OIL EXPORTED TO CERTAIN STATES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) RES | 03/30/2009 | ||
| SEAFOOD MARKETING CONTRACTS | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) FSH | 04/01/2009 | ||
| NAMING VETERANS' WAY IN MAT-SU | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 10 | 06/17/2010 | ||
| MUNICIPAL GENERAL GRANT LAND | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
CHAPTER 104 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| NATURAL GAS: STORAGE/ TAX CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVES HAWKER, CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 10 | 05/12/2010 | ||
| BOARD OF GAME/FISH & GAME COMMISSIONER | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) CRA | 01/19/2010 | ||
| EXTEND SUNSET OF BOATING REGULATION | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS/ FED FIREMARMS FORMS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| GROUNDFISH FISHERIES LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) RLS | 04/06/2009 | ||
| STATEHOOD/ANCSA LAND SURVEY FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 66 | 08/03/2010 | ||
| DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) RLS | 04/02/2009 | ||
| RESTART COOK INLET PRODUCTION | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(S) RES | 04/19/2009 | ||
| 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 | ||
| OPPOSE FEDERAL CAP AND TRADE LEGISLATION | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 67 | 08/03/2010 | ||
| SMALL VESSEL CARGO EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE JOHANSEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 68 | 08/03/2010 | ||
| DEVELOP MENTAL HEALTH TRUST LAND | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 05/05/2009 | ||
| IN SUPPORT OF SENATOR TED STEVENS | REPRESENTATIVE R.FOSTER |
HOUSE RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
| SUPPORTING KENSINGTON GOLD MINE | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
HOUSE RESOLVE 9 | 06/08/2009 | ||
| VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE | SENATORS HUGGINS, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| FISHERMEN'S FUND | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| PERM. FUND DIV. FOR DECEASED/CONTRIBUTION | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/17/2009 |