SENATE
JOE THOMAS
25th-27th Legislature (2007 -2012)
Senator Joe Thomas
District: D
Party: Democrat
District: D
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2007-2012 Senator
2007-2012 Senator
:
Date and Place of Birth:
October 17, 1948 in Fairbanks, AK
Children:
Damian, Natalie, and Ryan
Grandchild: Devin, Rykan
Education:
Lathrop High School; University of Alaska Fairbanks;
West
Virginia University, B.A. Psychology.
Political and Government Positions:
Educational Boards:
University of Alaska Board of Regents, 1995-2003.
Economic Development Boards:
Fairbanks Development Authority, 1988-1992;
Fairbanks Industrial Development Authority, 1988-1990;
Main Street Fairbanks, 1985-1988;
Resource Development Council Executive Board, 1980-1986.
Business and Professional Positions:
Union Leader and Laborer, Retired
Trustee, Alaska Laborer’s Pension Health & Welfare, Training
and Legal Trust Funds;
Member, Alaska Worker’s
Compensation Board
Service Organizations
Membership:
Trustee - Alaska Laborer’s Pension Health & Welfare,
Training and Legal Trust Funds 1979-2003;
Alaska State Workers Compensation Board; 1983-1990
Special Interests:
Youth Athletics, Golf, Boating, Fishing and Reading.
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS, THOMAS, DAVIS, FRENCH |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
| STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY & FUND | SENATOR THOMAS |
(S) STA | 01/21/2009 | ||
| APPROP: LIFE SCIENCES FACILITY AT UAF | SENATOR THOMAS |
(S) FIN | 02/10/2010 | ||
| CHARTER/ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FUNDING | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
| PERS MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS TO RETIREE ORG. | SENATOR THOMAS |
(S) STA | 02/04/2009 | ||
| IMMUNITY FOR PROVIDING SURVEILLANCE VIDEO | SENATOR THOMAS |
(S) STA | 02/09/2009 | ||
| STAMPEDE STATE RECREATION AREA | SENATOR THOMAS |
(S) FIN | 04/11/2009 | ||
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN AND GRANT FUND | SENATOR THOMAS |
(S) RES | 02/20/2009 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION | SENATOR THOMAS |
(S) FIN | 02/22/2010 | ||
| MAKE GOLDSTREAM PUBLIC USE AREA PERMANENT | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
| VIOLENT CRIMES EMERGENCY COMPENSATION | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 99 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
| LEGAL AGE FOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE | SENATOR THOMAS |
(S) FIN | 03/12/2010 | ||
| SUPPORT S. 371-CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROC. | SENATOR THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 07/10/2009 |
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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DEBT AUTHORIZATION FOR UNIVERSITY | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
| AK FIREARMS EXEMPT FROM FED. REGULATION | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| VETERANS' HEALTH CARE | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| DISABLED VETERANS PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| OPPOSING ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 07/29/2009 | ||
| 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 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY MEDICAL EDUC. PROG. | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) FIN | 03/16/2009 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP MEDICAL/REHAB RECORDS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) L&C | 01/21/2009 | ||
| REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2009 | ||
| NAMING THOMAS B. STEWART LEG. OFFICE BLDG | SENATOR ELTON |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 09 | 05/18/2009 | ||
| GEOTHERMAL ELEC. PROD. TAX CREDIT | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) FIN | 03/16/2009 | ||
| MEDICAID:HOME/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2009 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 02/23/2009 | ||
| DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 04/09/2009 | ||
| VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE | SENATORS HUGGINS, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| PUBLIC MEETINGS/ MUNI SERVICE AREA BDS | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| PRICE GOUGING INVOLVING ENERGY RESOURCES | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS, FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 04/14/2009 | ||
| MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) FIN | 03/05/2009 | ||
| MUNICIPAL AIR QUALITY PROPERTY TAX CREDIT | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(S) FIN | 02/13/2009 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| APPROP UNIV ENGINEERING BUILDINGS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 02/10/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SCHOLARSHIPS/ LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCES | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 10 | 05/10/2010 | ||
| IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES/DUI/CHEM. TEST | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 10 | 06/16/2010 | ||
| GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE:ROYALTY/PERMIT/FEE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
| GOVERNOR'S DUTY STATION/TRAVEL ALLOWANCES | SENATOR STEDMAN |
(H) RLS | 04/14/2010 | ||
| YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 10 | 06/28/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| OPPOSE H.R. 45 IN CONGRESS | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
(S) JUD | 02/25/2009 | ||
| 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 | ||
| OPPOSE TSA SECURITY RULE | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
SENATE RESOLVE 4 | 03/09/2009 | ||
| COMMITTEE ROOM NAMED AFTER WILLIAM BELTZ | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 6 | 02/10/2010 | ||
| DOMESTIC NATURAL GAS & ALT. ENERGY | SENATOR WAGONER |
SENATE RESOLVE 7 | 08/03/2010 |