HOUSE
NEAL FOSTER
26th-34th Legislature (2009 -2026)
Email: [email protected]
District: 39
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 800-478-3789
State Capitol Room 511
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-3789
Fax: 907-465-3242
Interim Contact
103 E Front St
Nome AK, 99762
Phone: 907-443-5036
Fax: 907-443-2162
2009-2010 Representative Oath taken November 16, 2009
2011-2024 Representative
2025-2026 Representative
Date/Place of Birth:
May 29, 1972
Residency:
Nome. 1972 - Present
Occupation:
Real Estate Investor
Education:
Nome-Beltz High School, 1990
Stanford University, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1996
University of Alaska, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, 1997
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Alaska State House of Representatives: 2009 - Present
Finance Committee: 2010
Co-Chair Energy: 2011 - 2012
Vice-Chair Community & Regional Affairs: 2011 - 2012
Resources: 2011 - 2012
Economic Development, Trade, and Tourism: 2011 - 2012
Finance Subcommittees:
i. Transportation: 2010 - 2012
ii. Courts: 2010 - 2012
iii. Public Safety: 2010 - 2012
Other Political and Government Positions:
Nome City Council: 2008 - 2009
Alaska Workforce Investment Board: 2003 - 2009
Business and Professional Positions:
President, Bonanza Fuel: 2002 - 2009
President, Banner Wind: 2008 - 2009
President, GBS LLC: 2004 - 2009
Vice-President, Sitnasuak Native Corporation: 1999 - 2009
Interim Manager, The Country Store: 1999
Owner, Foster Properties: 1994 - Current
Economic Development Specialist, Kawerak: 1997 - 1998
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Bering Straits Regional Native Corporation Board: 2006 - Current
Sitnasuak Village Native Corporation Board: 2003 - Current
Siu Alaska Corporation: 2008 - Current
RuralCap: 2010 - Current
Pioneers of Alaska: 2007 - Current
Special Interests:
Triathlons, marathons, private piloting, camping, and real estate remodeling
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEV. FUND GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, HERRON, FOSTER, JOULE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ED: PARENTS AS TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, KAWASAKI, GARA, PETERSEN |
(H) FIN | 03/16/2011 | ||
| KNIVES, GRAVITY KNIFE & SWITCHBLADE | REPRESENTATIVES NEUMAN, LYNN |
(S) RLS | 04/11/2012 | ||
| FLAME RETARDANTS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
(H) L&C | 01/18/2011 | ||
| INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, KAWASAKI |
(H) HSS | 01/18/2011 | ||
| REPORT ON FISHING STREAM ACCESS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
| APPLICATION OF VILLAGE SAFE WATER ACT | REPRESENTATIVE DICK |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 11 | 06/23/2011 | ||
| BULK FUEL LOANS/POWER PROJECT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 12 | 05/28/2012 | ||
| PRODUCER STATE ENERGY SYMPOSIUM | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) ENE | 04/06/2011 | ||
| TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) L&C | 02/20/2012 | ||
| ALASKA WILD SALMON DAY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) FSH | 04/13/2011 | ||
| TAXES: FILM; SMALL CORP; OIL & GAS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/15/2012 | ||
| REPEAL STATE INTERVENTION IN SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE DICK |
(H) FIN | 03/14/2012 | ||
| ESTABLISH ENDOW ALASKA GRANT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/10/2012 | ||
| RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS/CONTINUANCES | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(H) FIN | 02/24/2012 | ||
| POWER COST EQUALIZATION | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) FIN | 03/21/2012 | ||
| BOATING REGULATION: SUNSET/ENFORCEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| HOMEOWNERS ENERGY CONVERSION LOAN FUND | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
(S) FIN | 04/10/2012 | ||
| COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) RES | 02/17/2012 | ||
| EVIDENCE RULES: UNION/EMPLOYEE PRIVILEGE | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) L&C | 02/17/2012 | ||
| CHINOOK RESEARCH & RESTORATION ENDOWMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(H) FIN | 03/02/2012 | ||
| ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM & VOUCHERS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(H) L&C | 04/09/2012 | ||
| DEFINITION OF DISASTER; EROSION | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
(H) MLV | 02/22/2012 | ||
| PERS CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
(H) L&C | 02/22/2012 | ||
| POLICE OFFICER PROTECTIONS/CERTIFICATION | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
(H) STA | 02/22/2012 | ||
| AIDEA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
(H) FIN | 04/04/2012 | ||
| STATE FOOD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
| RELOCATE COASTAL VILLAGES REGION FUND | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| BLM LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 09/12/2012 | ||
| COAST GUARD ICEBREAKERS & ARCTIC BASE | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 08/08/2012 | ||
| URGING FUNDING FOR ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 02/23/2011 | ||
| AUTISM: INS. COVERAGE, TASK FORCE | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 12 | 06/27/2012 | ||
| ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGE COUNCIL | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 12 | 05/28/2012 | ||
| VETERANS DRIVERS LICENSE, TAX CREDIT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 12 | 06/18/2012 |