HOUSE
MAX GRUENBERG
14th-29th Legislature (1985 -2016)
District: 20
Party: Democrat
1985-1992 Representative
2003-2012 Representative
2013-2014 Representative House Minority Whip
2015-2016 Representative House Minority Whip;Deceased February 14, 2016
:
Date
and Place of Birth:
September 25, 1943
Died:February 14th 2016
San Francisco, California
Occupation:
Family lawyer
Spouse:
Kayla Epstein
Children:
Bruce, daughter-in-law Sionnon, Daniel
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage 1970 to present
Education:
Acalanes High School (Lafayette, California), 1961,
Diploma;
Stanford University, 1961-1965, B.A. Political Science
(certificate in public administration);
UCLA Law School, 1967-1970, J.D.
Military Service:
U.S. Navy, 2 years, Lt.(j.g.), Meritorious Unit
Commendation, Vietnam Service Medal (3 battle stars)
Political and Government Positions:
Secretary, Russian Jack Community Council;
Member, Alaska House of Representative, 1985-1993, 4
terms;
House Majority Leader, 2 terms;
Co-chair, House Judiciary Committee;
Co-chair, House HESS Committee;
President, Alaska Legal Services Corp;
Chair, Governor’s Mental Health Advisory Commission;
Legislative Assistant to Senator Ted Stevens;
Law Clerk Justice Roger Connor, Alaska Supreme Court
Business and Professional Positions:
Partner, Gruenberg, Clover & Holland law firm;
Co-chair, Alaska Bar Association, Family Law Section;
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
Fairview Lions Club;
Board of Directors, Alaska Common Ground;
Veterans of Foreign Wars;
Eagle Scout
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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REMOVING A REGENT | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
EXEC ETHICS: LEGAL FEES/FAMILY TRAVEL | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 03/14/2011 | ||
INCLUDE ARSON IN CRIMES OF CONSPIRACY | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GRUENBERG, LYNN |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 12 | 06/18/2012 | ||
BAN CELL PHONE USE WHEN DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) TRA | 01/18/2011 | ||
LEGISLATIVE SESSION LIMIT/PROCEDURES | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, GRUENBERG, EDGMON |
(H) FIN | 02/16/2011 | ||
ANTITRUST ACTIONS & PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 01/18/2011 | ||
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL & LB&A MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 01/18/2011 | ||
INFO ON MATTERS IN ELECTION PAMPHLET | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 02/23/2011 | ||
NONPARTISAN BLANKET PRIMARY ELECTION | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CISSNA, KAWASAKI |
(H) STA | 01/20/2012 | ||
POLITICAL PARTY DEFINITION | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 01/18/2011 | ||
DECEASED VETERAN DEATH CERTIFICATE | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 12 | 06/18/2012 | ||
READING OR TYPING MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMAS, GATTO, P.WILSON, GRUENBERG, TUCK |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 12 | 05/10/2012 | ||
WARNING OF AIRPORT EXAMS/SCANS | REPRESENTATIVES CISSNA, GRUENBERG, TUCK |
(H) TRA | 01/17/2012 | ||
STUDENT LOAN INTEREST REDUCTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GUTTENBERG, GARDNER, KERTTULA, HOLMES, TUCK, KAWASAKI, PETERSEN, GRUENBERG, CISSNA |
(H) EDC | 02/22/2012 | ||
ABSENTEE VOTING | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) JUD | 02/03/2012 | ||
CONST AM: SEC. OF STATE REFERENCES | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) JUD | 03/10/2011 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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COLONOSCOPY: PUB. EMPLOYEE RETIREES | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) L&C | 01/18/2011 | ||
STUDENT ATHLETE CONCUSSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE DOOGAN |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 11 | 05/27/2011 | ||
EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS/INCOME ALLOWANCES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 11 | 05/02/2011 | ||
ALASKA PUBLIC GARDENS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 11 | 05/27/2011 | ||
NO CELL PHONE USE WHEN DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, HERRON |
(H) JUD | 03/09/2011 | ||
COMPUTER PRIVACY | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, HOLMES |
(H) FIN | 03/28/2011 | ||
PUBLIC RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS COVERAGE | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) L&C | 01/18/2011 | ||
EARLY CHILDHOOD ED: PARENTS AS TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, KAWASAKI, GARA, PETERSEN |
(H) FIN | 03/16/2011 | ||
BICYCLE PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) FIN | 03/30/2011 | ||
GEODUCK AQUATIC FARMING/SEED TRANSFER | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 12 | 06/06/2012 | ||
INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, KAWASAKI |
(H) HSS | 01/18/2011 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) L&C | 02/04/2011 | ||
ANTITRUST VIOLATION PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVES OLSON, HOLMES |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 11 | 07/22/2011 | ||
LAO VETERANS LICENSE PLATES | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) FIN | 03/09/2011 | ||
EXTEND INVASIVE PLANTS LAW | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 11 | 04/22/2011 | ||
NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL EXPRESSWAY | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) RLS | 04/13/2012 | ||
BAN CELL PHONE USE BY MINORS WHEN DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) RLS | 03/15/2012 | ||
COMMUNITY & PUB.TRANSPORTATION ADV. BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
REPORT ON FISHING STREAM ACCESS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
USE OF HEADLIGHTS REQUIRED | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) TRA | 02/16/2011 | ||
STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2011 | ||
VETERAN DESIGNATION ON DRIVER'S LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2012 | ||
APPROP: CONST. CBR TO PERMANENT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE DOOGAN |
(H) FIN | 03/16/2011 | ||
TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) L&C | 02/20/2012 | ||
ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, THOMPSON, SADDLER |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 12 | 04/30/2012 | ||
RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, P.WILSON, MILLETT |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 12 | 05/02/2012 | ||
REAL ESTATE SALES LICENSEES/COM'N | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, OLSON |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, PRUITT |
(S) RLS | 04/11/2012 | ||
WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) RLS | 04/12/2012 | ||
PRINCIP.& INC/PROBATE/UTMA/RETIREMT/ETC. | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(H) RLS | 04/03/2012 | ||
RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS/CONTINUANCES | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(H) FIN | 02/24/2012 | ||
CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(H) FIN | 02/13/2012 | ||
STATE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS/POET ACCTS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM & VOUCHERS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(H) L&C | 04/09/2012 | ||
VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 07/19/2011 | ||
TSA SCREENING PROCEDURES | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 07/19/2011 | ||
STATE FOOD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
DESIGNATE MULDOON PARK IN ANCHORAGE | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) CRA | 02/22/2012 | ||
CONST AM: GENDER-NEUTRAL REFERENCES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) STA | 01/18/2011 | ||
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 | ||
PROTECT ELMENDORF-FT. RICH. & OTHER BASES | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) MLV | 02/13/2012 | ||
URGING FUNDING FOR ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 02/23/2011 | ||
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) RLS | 04/15/2012 | ||
AUTISM: INS. COVERAGE, TASK FORCE | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 12 | 06/27/2012 | ||
SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) JUD | 04/15/2011 | ||
MANUFACT'D HOMES AS REAL PROP.;MUNI TAXES | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 12 | 06/12/2012 | ||
FETAL ALCOHOL DISORDERS AWARENESS DAY | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) RLS | 04/14/2012 | ||
RAOUL WALLENBERG REMEMBRANCE DAY | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 08/08/2012 | ||
PROCLAIMING UNITED STATES MARSHALS DAY | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 43 | 08/08/2012 | ||
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) RLS | 04/12/2012 |