SENATE
THOMAS WAGONER
23rd-27th Legislature (2003 -2012)
District: Q
Party: Republican
2003-2012 Senator
:
Date/Place of Birth:
September 19, 1942
Pylesville, Maryland
Residency in Alaska:
Kenai: 1969 - present
Occupation:
Small Businessman
Commercial Fisherman
Salt Water Charter Captain
Family:
Wife - Dorothy
Two Children - Dawn and Denise
Education:
Pomeroy High School: Graduated - 1960
Eastern Washington University:
1966 - BA Technical Design
1969 - B.A. Education
University of Alaska Anchorage:
1980 - M.A. Education Administration
Alaska State Senate:
2003 - present
Chair, Community & Regional Affairs Committee, 2003
Chair, Resources Committee: 2005 - 2006
Co-Chair, Transportation Committee: 2004
Vice-Chair, Community & Regional Affairs Committee:
2004
Vice-Chair, Resources Committee: 2003 - 2004
Vice-Chair: State Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Community & Regional Affairs Committee: 2005 - present
Legislative Council Joint Committee: 2003, 2004 - 2006
Transporation Committee: 2003
World Trade & State Federal Relations: 2005 - present
Finance Subcommittees:
- Court System: 2003 - 2004
- Fish & Game: 2003 - 2004
- Labor and Workforce Development:
2005 - present
- Law: 2003 - 2004
- Natural Resources: 2003 - present
- Public Safety: 2003 - 2004
- Revenue: 2005 - present
Other
Political and Government
Positions:
Former Mayor, City of Kenai
Former Member, Kenai City Council
Alaska Post Secondary Committee
Alaska Student Loan Corporation.
Business and Professional
Positions:
Commercial Fisherman
Owner, Wagoner’s Seamless Flooring: 1967 - 1968
Owner, Wagoner’s Flooring: 1971 - 1975
Owner, Peninsula Flooring Center: 1986 - 1993
Kenai Peninsula Community College, Kenai
- Former Education Coordinator
- Business Manager/Budget Officer
- Dean of Vocational Education
- Dean of Instruction
Member/Former President, Kenai Chamber of
Commerce.
Service Organizations and
Community Involvement:
Charter Member, Kenai Rotary Club
Special Interests:
Lapidary Arts, Golf, Sport Fishing
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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PERSONAL USE FISHERY PERMITS & FUND | SENATOR WAGONER |
(S) RES | 01/19/2011 | ||
TAX CREDIT FOR NEW OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT | SENATOR WAGONER |
(S) RES | 02/07/2011 | ||
O & G PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT FOR ROADS | SENATOR WAGONER |
(S) RES | 04/11/2011 | ||
OIL/GAS PRODUCTION TAX CREDITS: NENANA | SENATORS WAGONER, COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 04/04/2012 | ||
EXEMPTIONS FROM MINING TAX | SENATOR WAGONER |
(S) FIN | 02/22/2012 | ||
COOK INLET OIL AND GAS TAX CREDIT | SENATOR WAGONER |
(S) RES | 01/27/2012 | ||
URGING US TO RATIFY LAW OF THE SEA TREATY | SENATOR WAGONER |
(S) RES | 03/01/2011 | ||
BYCATCH LIMITS IN NPFMC GROUNDFISH PLAN | SENATOR WAGONER |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 07/19/2011 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS/INCOME ALLOWANCES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 11 | 05/02/2011 | ||
OCC. LICENSES: TEMPORARY/FEES/PAWNBROKERS | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, HERRON, FEIGE |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 11 | 06/27/2011 | ||
GEODUCK AQUATIC FARMING/SEED TRANSFER | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 12 | 06/06/2012 | ||
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEV. FUND GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, HERRON, FOSTER, JOULE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
SELF DEFENSE | REPRESENTATIVES NEUMAN, FEIGE, LYNN, COSTELLO |
(S) FIN | 03/23/2012 | ||
HANDLING OF STATE FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 11 | 04/28/2011 | ||
NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL EXPRESSWAY | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) RLS | 04/13/2012 | ||
DECEASED VETERAN DEATH CERTIFICATE | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 12 | 06/18/2012 | ||
BULK FUEL LOANS/POWER PROJECT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 12 | 05/28/2012 | ||
SALES OF NICOTINE PRODUCTS TO MINOR | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
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 | ||
OIL/GAS PROD. TAX CREDITS/RATES/VALUE | REPRESENTATIVES THOMPSON, DICK, MILLETT, TUCK, MILLER |
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 | ||
EXEMPTIONS FROM MINING TAX | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
BOATING REGULATION: SUNSET/ENFORCEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
STATE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 07/19/2011 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 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 | ||
HONORING RONALD REAGAN | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 07/19/2011 | ||
SUPPORT ARCTIC CAUCUS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 07/19/2011 | ||
RELOCATE COASTAL VILLAGES REGION FUND | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 07/19/2011 | ||
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 | ||
RS 2477 RIGHTS-OF-WAY | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(S) RES | 04/12/2012 | ||
LICENSE PLATES: NATIONAL RIFLE ASSN. | SENATORS MENARD, HUGGINS |
(S) FIN | 03/07/2011 | ||
LOWER PARK FEE FOR DISABLED VETERANS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(H) FIN | 04/12/2012 | ||
SEX OFFENDER/UNDERAGE ALCOHOL OFFENSE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 11 | 06/23/2011 | ||
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 | ||
STATE VENDING LICENSES | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) L&C | 02/10/2012 | ||
AUTISM: INS. COVERAGE, TASK FORCE | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 12 | 06/27/2012 | ||
GRANTS FOR SENIORS' MEDICAL CARE | SENATOR FRENCH |
(H) L&C | 04/08/2011 | ||
BIOMETRIC INFORMATION FOR ID | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) JUD | 04/12/2012 | ||
PERS TERMINATION COSTS | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(H) L&C | 04/11/2012 | ||
ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(H) L&C | 04/11/2011 | ||
SPC. STEPHEN "MAX" CAVANAUGH OVERPASS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 11 | 06/08/2011 | ||
TAX INCENTIVES FOR PRODUCTION OF LIQUIDS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) RES | 03/21/2011 | ||
ALASKA MINING DAY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RLS | 03/16/2012 | ||
FETAL ALCOHOL DISORDERS AWARENESS DAY | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
VETERANS DRIVERS LICENSE, TAX CREDIT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 12 | 06/18/2012 | ||
CATHINONE BATH SALTS | SENATORS MEYER, GIESSEL, OLSON |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 12 | 06/06/2012 | ||
ALASKA PENSION TRUST RESERVE FUND | SENATORS ELLIS, WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) STA | 01/17/2012 | ||
APPROP:AK PENSION TRUST RESERVE/PERM FUND | SENATORS ELLIS, WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) FIN | 01/17/2012 | ||
PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHY | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(H) L&C | 04/13/2012 | ||
MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) RLS | 04/14/2012 | ||
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION/MILITARY WIDOW(ER) | SENATOR DAVIS |
(S) CRA | 01/30/2012 | ||
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM & VOUCHERS | SENATOR THOMAS |
(H) L&C | 04/10/2012 | ||
CHINOOK RESEARCH & RESTORATION ENDOWMENT | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) FIN | 03/19/2012 | ||
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 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 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 | ||
MILITARY PENSIONS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) RLS | 04/06/2012 | ||
ARCTIC COUNCIL TASK FORCE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 03/19/2012 |