SENATE
FRED DYSON
20th-28th Legislature (1997 -2014)
District: F
Party: Republican
1997-2002 Representative
2003-2014 Senator
:
Date/Place of Birth:
January 16, 1939
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage: 1964
Fairbanks: 1965 - 1968
Anchorage: 1970 - 1976
Eagle River: 1976 - present
Occupation:
Mariner, mechanical engineer, marine science consultant, technical writer, former commercial fisherman, charter boat operator
Family:
Wife - Jane, since May 28, 1966
Children - Cindy Dyson-McGlen, Wendy Shaw, Jana Oztergut
Seven grandchildren
Many foster children
Education:
Highline High School, Seattle, Washington:
University of Washington: 5 years - Mechanical Engineering
- Graduate courses:
Mechanical Engineering, Arctic Engineering
& Management
Alaska Senate: 2003 - present
Chair, Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2003 - 2006
Armed Services Joint Committee: 2003 - 2006
Finance Committee: 2003 - 2008
Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2007 - 2008
Legislative Council Joint Committee: 2003
Ombudsman Selection Committee: 2007 - 2008
Resources Committee: 2003 - 2006
Victim’s Advocate Selection Committee: 2007 - 2008
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Administration: 2003 - 2006
- Chair, Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2004 - 2006
- Chair, Public Safety: 2004 - 2006
- Administration: 2007 - 2008
- Community & Economic Development: 2003
- Education & Early Development: 2003
- Environmental Conservation: 2004 - 2005
- Health & Social Services Committee: 2007 - 2008
- Labor and Workforce Development: 2003
- Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2003, 2007 - 2008
- Revenue: 2004 - 2005
- University of Alaska: 2003 - 2008
Chair, Children’s Caucus: 2003 - present
Alaska State House of Representatives: 1997 - 2002
Chair, Health, Education & Social Services: 1999 - 2002
Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Tourism: 1999 - 2002
Special Committee on Fisheries: 1999 - 2002
Special Committee on Oil & Gas: 1999 - 2002
Community & Regional Affairs Committee: 1997 - 2000
Electric Utility Restructuring Joint Committee: 1997 - 1998
Resources Committee: 1997 - 1998
Special Committee on Telecommunications: 1997 - 1998
Finance Subcommittees
- Court System: 2001 - 2002
- Health & Social Services: 1997 - 2002
- Corrections: 1997 - 2000
- Fish & Game: 1999 - 2000
Chair, Children’s Caucus: 2001 - 2002
Co-Chair, Children’s Caucus: 1997 - 1998
Anchorage Caucus: 1999 - 2000
Other Political and Government Positions:
Health Commission: 2001 - present
Alaska Fisheries Task Force: 2001 - present
- Council of State Governments
Anchorage Municipal Assembly: 1985 - 1991
Chugiak/Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Northwest Economic Region
- Vice President/President: July 2003 - 2005
U.S. Energy Council Executive Board
Business and Professional Positions:
Commercial Fisherman, salmon and herring: 1976 - 1999
- Owner/Captain, Marine Charter Service
Consultant, Technical Writer: 1985 - present
Maintenance Engineer, British Petroleum: 1972 - 1984
Boating columnist, Anchorage Times;
Anchorage Daily News
Contributing Editor, Alaska Boating Magazine
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Chugiak/Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
Eagle River Community Council
National Rifle Association
Alaska Right to Life
Former Member, Eagle River Community Council;
Former Member, Eagle River Limited Road Service Area Board;
Former Member, Alaska State Human Rights Commission;
Former Member, Chugach State Park Citizens Advisory Board;
Former Member, Anchorage Library Commission;
Former Member, Anchorage Aquatic Resources Commission
Special Interests:
Mechanical antiques restoration, cars, guns, boats, tools, history, outdoor sports, and reading
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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KNIVES, GRAVITY KNIVES, & SWITCHBLADES | SENATOR DYSON |
(S) JUD | 03/27/2013 | ||
ELECTRIC/TELEPHONE COOPS: BOARD TERMS | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 13 | 03/07/2013 | ||
SCHOOL SPORTS/INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES | SENATOR DYSON |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2013 | ||
OUT-OF-STATE PHYS. LICENSE; TELEMEDICINE | SENATOR DYSON |
(S) RLS | 03/19/2014 | ||
APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE DIVIDEND FUND | SENATOR DYSON |
(H) FIN | 04/07/2014 | ||
CONFIDENTIALITY OF CRIMINAL CASE RECORDS | SENATOR DYSON |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 08/28/2014 | ||
RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SALARY DIFFERENTIALS | SENATOR DYSON |
(S) RLS | 03/26/2014 | ||
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
LIMIT FEDERAL INTERVENTION IN STATE | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 06/20/2013 | ||
OPPOSE EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON GUN CONTROL | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 06/20/2013 | ||
FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION | SENATOR DYSON |
(S) RLS | 03/12/2014 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA | REPRESENTATIVES HAWKER, CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 13 | 05/21/2013 | ||
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, ISAACSON |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 13 | 04/09/2013 | ||
STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, OLSON, FEIGE, LYNN, THOMPSON, MILLETT, T.WILSON, PRUITT, KELLER, STOLTZE, JOHNSON, HAWKER, EDGMON, SEATON, NAGEAK, HERRON, LEDOUX, MUNOZ, AUSTERMAN, COSTELLO, P.WILSON, SADDLER, REINBOLD, GATTIS, HUGHES, FOSTER, ISAACSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 13 | 05/28/2013 | ||
LINES OF BUSINESS ON BUSINESS LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVES COSTELLO, HUGHES |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 14 | 07/31/2014 | ||
KNIVES, GRAVITY KNIVES, & SWITCHBLADES | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 13 | 06/20/2013 | ||
EXEMPT DISCHARGES FROM USE OF MUNITIONS | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 13 | 04/09/2013 | ||
WAIVE CDL SKILL TEST FOR CERTAIN VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 13 | 06/02/2013 | ||
INJUNCTION SECURITY: INDUSTRIAL OPERATION | REPRESENTATIVES FEIGE, CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 111 SLA 14 | 08/04/2014 | ||
PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 13 | 03/27/2013 | ||
FEDERAL LAWS & EXECUTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 13 | 06/20/2013 | ||
MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 13 | 06/02/2013 | ||
STATUTORY REFS TO MENTAL RETARDATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
ALASKA FIRE STANDARDS COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
PERS CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
JAY HAMMOND DAY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSELS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 13 | 06/27/2013 | ||
PETERSVILLE RECREATIONAL MINING AREA | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 13 | 05/29/2013 | ||
EXTEND AUTISM EARLY DIAGNOSIS TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL PARKWAY | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
RCA REGULATION OF TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 13 | 07/11/2013 | ||
VPSO FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 14 | 07/18/2014 | ||
SALMON & HERRING PRODUCT DEV'T TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/09/2014 | ||
EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | REPRESENTATIVES MILLETT, GATTIS, HOLMES, HUGHES, LEDOUX, JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 14 | 05/29/2014 | ||
DRIVER'S LICENSING EXEMPTION: MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVES ISAACSON, HUGHES, LEDOUX |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF THE STATE | REPRESENTATIVES KREISS-TOMKINS, MILLETT, EDGMON, NAGEAK, HERRON |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 14 | 10/23/2014 | ||
DR. WALTER SOBOLEFF DAY | REPRESENTATIVES KREISS-TOMKINS, P.WILSON, MUNOZ, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 14 | 07/30/2014 | ||
MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: MIL. FACILITY ZONE | REPRESENTATIVES THOMPSON, ISAACSON, SADDLER, TARR |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
CREAMER'S FIELD REFUGE; WICKERSHAM HOUSE | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 08/18/2014 | ||
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 113 SLA 14 | 08/06/2014 | ||
PRESCRIPTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
CHAPTER 115 SLA 14 | 08/30/2014 | ||
EVAL. INDIRECT EXPENDITURES; TAX CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
LICENSING OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
DRUG OVERDOSE: IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
STATE FOOD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 06/28/2013 | ||
PURPLE HEART STATE | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 06/02/2013 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 06/02/2013 | ||
EST. LEG. TASK FORCE ON UNMANNED AIRCRAFT | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 17 | 06/14/2013 | ||
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 04/17/2014 | ||
OPPOSE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 04/15/2013 | ||
LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS; NPR-A | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/26/2013 | ||
SUPPORT IN-STATE FIREARMS MANUFACTURING | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 06/20/2013 | ||
FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 03/04/2014 | ||
BASE F-35 AIRCRAFT AT EIELSON OR JBER | REPRESENTATIVE ISAACSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 03/04/2014 | ||
GOOD FRIDAY EARTHQUAKE REMEMBRANCE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 03/04/2014 | ||
ARCTIC COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 07/17/2014 | ||
VETERANS: AGENT ORANGE, TOXIN EXPOSURE | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
LEGIS RESOLVE 69 | 07/10/2014 | ||
OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE SHARING | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 03/04/2014 | ||
ALASKA MINING | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 13 | 04/12/2013 | ||
INTERSTATE MINING COMPACT & COMMISSION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 13 | 04/15/2013 | ||
MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) L&C | 02/13/2013 | ||
CORPORATE INCOME TAX; FILM TAX CREDIT | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 13 | 05/28/2013 | ||
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2013 | ||
MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) RLS | 04/02/2013 | ||
EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
STATE MEDICAL BOARD | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
DISTRICT OPERATED BOARDING SCHOOLS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 13 | 06/18/2013 | ||
MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR ABORTIONS; TERMS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 14 | 04/17/2014 | ||
SCHOOL CONST. GRANTS/SMALL MUNICIPALITIES | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 13 | 06/18/2013 | ||
FISHERY RESOURCE LANDING TAX; TAX CREDIT | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
EXPERIMENTAL VEHICLE PLATES | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 13 | 05/29/2013 | ||
NEWBORN SCREENING FOR HEART DEFECTS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
HAZING | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
(S) JUD | 04/10/2013 | ||
STATE LAND DISP./LEASEHOLDER PREFERENCE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON FEDERAL MGT AREAS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 02/10/2014 | ||
EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
ELECTRONIC BULLYING | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 14 | 04/23/2014 | ||
EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) L&C | 02/10/2014 | ||
PERS CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) L&C | 02/07/2014 | ||
MULTIPLE VEHICLE INSURANCE POLICIES | SENATOR HUGGINS BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 104 SLA 14 | 07/28/2014 | ||
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING RESEARCH PROGRAM | SENATOR KELLY |
(S) FIN | 02/10/2014 | ||
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO PROSTITUTION | SENATOR GARDNER |
(H) RLS | 04/16/2014 | ||
MULTIDISCIPLINARY CHILD PROTECTION TEAMS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
OFFICIAL STATE BOLT-ACTION RIFLE | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 14 | 07/28/2014 | ||
PASSENGER & REC. VEHICLE RENTAL TAX | SENATOR BISHOP |
(H) FIN | 04/13/2014 | ||
EXTEND EMERGING ENERGY TECHNOLOGY FUND | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOLS: FUNDING, FACILITIES | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) EDC | 02/21/2014 | ||
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: MISCONDUCT, RLS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
CONTRACTORS: BONDS; LICENSING | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION LOANS/GRANTS | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL FEES | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) L&C | 02/24/2014 | ||
WRONGFUL DEATH OF AN UNBORN CHILD | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
NOTICE AGAINST TRESPASS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 14 | 06/20/2014 | ||
COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 02/24/2014 | ||
STUDENT RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, PSYC DRUGS | SENATOR COGHILL BY REQUEST |
(S) EDC | 02/24/2014 | ||
VEHICLE REGIS/LICENSING/ACCIDENT REPORTS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 14 | 06/19/2014 | ||
JOINT COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL OVERREACH | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(H) FIN | 01/24/2014 | ||
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER | SENATOR KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 07/25/2014 | ||
REQ GOV TO INVESTIGATE COAL RESOURCES | SENATOR KELLY |
(S) FIN | 03/07/2014 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | SENATOR MICCICHE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 06/26/2013 | ||
MINING/PROCESSING OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUNDING | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
RETURNED TO (S) RLS | 03/12/2014 | ||
ARCTIC: POLICY, USCG, ARCTIC COUNCIL | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/26/2013 | ||
BASE F-35 AIRCRAFT AT EIELSON AFB | SENATOR COGHILL |
(H) MLV | 02/12/2014 | ||
OPPOSE INTERNATIONAL DESIGNATING OF LAND | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 08/11/2014 | ||
OPPOSE FEDERAL AID TO CERTAIN NONPROFITS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
RETURNED TO (S) RES | 10/29/2014 | ||
NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS' MONUMENT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) STA | 04/01/2014 | ||
OPPOSE WARRANTLESS DATA COLLECTION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 51 | 08/11/2014 | ||
WELCOME ARCTIC CAUCUS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
SENATE RESOLVE 4 | 02/01/2013 | ||
CHINOOK BYCATCH LIMITS; SEASHARE | SENATOR MICCICHE |
SENATE RESOLVE 5 | 06/14/2013 |