SENATE
CHARLIE HUGGINS
23rd-29th Legislature (2003 -2016)
Senate Minority Leader (2011)
District: H
Party: Republican
2003-2004 Senator Appointed 9/24/04
2005-2006 Senator
2007-2008 Senator Senate Majority Whip
2009-2010 Senator Majority Whip
2011-2012 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2011)
2013-2014 Senator Senate President
2015-2016 Senator
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Date/Place of Birth:
January 27, 1947
High Springs, Florida
Residency in Alaska:
Wasilla 1988 - present
Occupation:
Retired Colonel, US Army
Family:
Wife: Becky
Children: Chad, Hallie, Cody
Education:
Titusville High School, Titusville, FL:
Graduated 1965
Florida State University, 1969
- BS in Criminal Justice
Webster University, 1980
- MA in Personnel Management
CSG – Western Legislative Academy – 2005
Military Service: US Army: 1970-1995
Platoon Leader, B Company
- 75th Ranger Regiment: 1970
Vietnamese Airborne Regiment: 1971-72
Company Commander C Company, 1-505th
- 82nd Airborne Division: 1973-74
Battalion Commander, 1-60th Infantry: 1984-86
Task Force Commander, Sinai, Egypt: 1986
8th Army Aviation Officer, South Korea: 1987-90
Senior Army Advisory, Alaska National Guard: 1992-94
Military Officer Qualifications:
- Airborne
- Ranger
- Rotary Wing Flight Aviator
- Fixed Wing Flight Aviator
- Infantry Officer Advanced Course
- Command and General Staff College
- Air War College
- Center for Creative Leadership
Military Awards:
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Silver Star
- Bronze Star V
- ARCOM V
- Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
- Vietnamese Parachute Badge
- Combat Infantryman’s Badge
- Airborne Wings
- Ranger Tab
- Aviator Wings
Alaska State Senate: 2004 – present
Minority Leader: 2011
2011-2012 Committees:
Member: Transportation Committee
Joint Armed Services Committee
2009-2010 Committees:
Chair: Rules Committee
Co-Chair: Alaska Veterans’ Caucus
Vice-Chair: Resources Committee
Member: Legislative Budget and Audit
Joint Armed Services Committee
Education Committee
Finance Committee
Alaska Renewable Energy Task Force
Joint Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force
Higher Education/Career Readiness Task Force
Education Funding District Cost Factor Committee
2007-2008 Committees:
Chair: Resources Committee
Special Committee on Energy
Majority Whip
Vice-Chair: Finance Committee
Judiciary Committee
Special Committee on Education
Member: Joint Armed Services Committee
Alaska Renewable Energy Task Force
Legislative Budget & Audit
Joint Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force
ASC Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Victims’ Advocate Selection Committee
2005-2006 Committees:
Chair: Transportation Committee
Vice Chair: Judiciary Committee
Member: State Affairs Committee
World Trade & State & Federal Relations Committee
Joint Armed Services Committee
ASC Subcommittee on Homeland Security Joint Committee
Other Political and Government Positions:
Energy Council:2007
Board Member, Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority: 2007
Matanuska-Susitna Caucus: 2004-Present
Alaska Director of Veterans Affairs:2003-04
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Vietnam Veterans “The Moving Wall” to Alaska; Volunteer: 2006
Member, Salvation Army Board of Directors, Palmer: 1999-2002
Challenge Learning Center Board of Directors, Kenai: 1999-2002
Area-wide Council of Veteran’s Organizations, President: 2001-present
Wasilla Bible Church, Member and Substitute
Rotary International, Wasilla Youth Foreign Exchange Program Coordinator: 1999-2001
Mat-Su Borough School Board Member: 1997-99
Mat-Su Council of PTA’s, President: 1996
Valley Youth Basketball, President and Coach: 1997-2002
Pop Warner Football, Coach: 2001
American Legion, Member: 2003-present
Vietnam Veterans of America, Member:2003-present
Fisher House Board of Directors, Member: 2009-present
Alaska Outdoor Council, Member
National Rifle Association, Member
Hunting Guide
Special Interests:
Hunting, fishing and flying, coaching youth sports
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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LICENSE PLATES: NATIONAL RIFLE ASSN. | SENATORS MENARD, HUGGINS |
(S) FIN | 03/07/2011 | ||
OFFICIAL STATE FIREARM | SENATOR HUGGINS |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 02/03/2012 | ||
UNINTENTIONAL HARVEST OF BIG GAME | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) JUD | 02/10/2012 | ||
RONALD REAGAN LANDMARK | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) RES | 01/26/2011 | ||
HONORING RONALD REAGAN | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) RLS | 02/02/2011 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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IN-STATE GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) CRA | 03/28/2012 | ||
EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS/INCOME ALLOWANCES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 11 | 05/02/2011 | ||
SELF DEFENSE | REPRESENTATIVES NEUMAN, FEIGE, LYNN, COSTELLO |
(S) FIN | 03/23/2012 | ||
MUNI PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL: SUBDIVISIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/15/2012 | ||
MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
LIQ. NAT. GAS STORAGE: TAX CREDIT/LEASE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(S) FIN | 04/04/2012 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 07/19/2011 | ||
WILDLIFE & SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(S) RLS | 04/06/2012 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 07/19/2011 | ||
OPPOSING ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/19/2011 | ||
SUPPORT ARCTIC CAUCUS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 07/19/2011 | ||
OPPOSING FEDERAL WILD LAND DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
(S) RES | 04/04/2011 | ||
BLM LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 09/12/2012 | ||
REMOVE WOOD BISON FROM ENDANGERED LIST | REPRESENTATIVE DICK |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
COAST GUARD ICEBREAKERS & ARCTIC BASE | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 08/08/2012 | ||
AIDEA: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY/ INTEREST RATE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 12 | 06/12/2012 | ||
RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 12 | 03/21/2012 | ||
DISPOSITION OF SERVICE MEMBERS' REMAINS | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, PASKVAN, COGHILL |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 11 | 03/11/2011 | ||
APPROP.: KNIK ARM CROSSING FUND | SENATOR MENARD |
(S) FIN | 02/16/2011 | ||
KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY | SENATOR MENARD |
(S) FIN | 02/16/2011 | ||
TAX CREDIT FOR NEW OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT | SENATOR WAGONER |
(S) RES | 02/07/2011 | ||
SPC. STEPHEN "MAX" CAVANAUGH OVERPASS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 11 | 06/08/2011 | ||
PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE: MILITARY | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) STA | 03/30/2011 | ||
ALASKA MINING DAY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RLS | 03/16/2012 | ||
O & G PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT FOR ROADS | SENATOR WAGONER |
(S) RES | 04/11/2011 | ||
CATHINONE BATH SALTS | SENATORS MEYER, GIESSEL, OLSON |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 12 | 06/06/2012 | ||
PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHY | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(H) L&C | 04/13/2012 | ||
BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD | SENATOR MENARD |
(S) JUD | 03/02/2012 | ||
ULTRASOUND BEFORE ABORTION | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) HSS | 02/08/2012 | ||
INTERSTATE MINING COMPACT & COMMISSION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 04/10/2012 | ||
CRIMES/SENTENCING/PAROLE/VICTIMS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 12 | 06/19/2012 | ||
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS DAY | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/19/2011 | ||
WALTER HICKEL DAY OF THE ARCTIC | SENATOR FRENCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 42 | 08/08/2012 | ||
RAOUL WALLENBERG REMEMBRANCE DAY | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 08/08/2012 | ||
LIMIT FEDERAL INTERVENTION IN STATE | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 07/19/2011 | ||
COAST GUARD ICEBREAKERS & ARCTIC BASE | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) RLS | 02/29/2012 | ||
ARCTIC COUNCIL TASK FORCE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 03/19/2012 |