SENATE
BERTA GARDNER
24th-30th Legislature (2005 -2018)
Senator Berta Gardner
District: H
Party: Democrat
District: H
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2005-2010 Representative
2011-2012 Representative House Minority Whip
2013-2014 Senator
2015-2018 Senator Senate Minority Leader
2005-2010 Representative
2011-2012 Representative House Minority Whip
2013-2014 Senator
2015-2018 Senator Senate Minority Leader
:
Date
and Place of Birth:
April 12, 1954
Utah
Name of
Spouse:
Michael Gardner
Children:
Cassandra, Jared, Dillon
Occupation:
Manager, Brown Bear Software
Residency in Alaska:
1992- present Midtown Anchorage
Education:
1977 BA Psychology, University of
California, Riverside
Political and Government Positions:
26th Legislature
Boards and Commissions
Commission on Postsecondary Ed. (Alternate)
Suicide Prevention Council
NCSL
Education Committee
Labor and Economic Development Committee
Legislative Effectiveness Committee
CSG-West
Education Committee
Energy Council
Energy Committee Member
25th Legislature
House Boards and Commissions
Commission of Postsecondary Ed. - Alternate
NCSL
Committee on Labor and economic Development
Legislative Effectiveness
CSG West
Education Committee
Energy Council
Energy Committee Member
President, Rogers Park Community Council; Vice-
President, Tudor Area Community Council.
Business and Professional Positions:
Office
Manager/Bookkeeper; Child Advocate.
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
PTAs; Parent Advisory
Councils; CASAs for Children; Bridge Builders; UU Community
Services.
Special
Interests:
Singing, travel, fishing, reading.
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT; DISCLOSURES | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) L&C | 01/16/2013 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE OFFICE ACCOUNTS | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) FIN | 01/23/2013 | ||
| REPEAL SECONDARY SCHOOL EXIT EXAM | SENATORS STEVENS, GARDNER |
(S) FIN | 01/27/2014 | ||
| REJECT RECOMMENDATION OF COMP. COMMISSION | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, GARDNER, ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 01/22/2014 | ||
| REPEAL APPROP: U-MED NORTHERN ACCESS PROJ | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) TRA | 01/22/2014 | ||
| SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) HSS | 01/22/2014 | ||
| BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) EDC | 01/31/2014 | ||
| AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO PROSTITUTION | SENATOR GARDNER |
(H) RLS | 04/16/2014 | ||
| TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES NEAR SCHOOLS | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) CRA | 02/19/2014 | ||
| JURY SERVICE EXEMPTION | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) JUD | 02/21/2014 | ||
| CHARTER SCHOOLS: FUNDING, FACILITIES | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) EDC | 02/21/2014 | ||
| POLITICAL CAMPAIGNING WHILE TRAVELING | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) CRA | 02/26/2014 | ||
| FEBRUARY PUBLIC EDUCATION MONTH | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) RLS | 03/03/2014 | ||
| EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL DAMAGES/REOPENER | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) JUD | 02/18/2014 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| EXTEND AUTISM EARLY DIAGNOSIS TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | REPRESENTATIVES MILLETT, GATTIS, HOLMES, HUGHES, LEDOUX, JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 14 | 05/29/2014 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DISTILLERY LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
CHAPTER 82 SLA 14 | 07/14/2014 | ||
| 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 | ||
| PURPLE HEART STATE | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL INITIATIVE | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 44 | 07/28/2014 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| INTERSTATE MINING COMPACT & COMMISSION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 13 | 04/15/2013 | ||
| MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) L&C | 02/13/2013 | ||
| PHARMACY AUDITS | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) L&C | 02/22/2013 | ||
| PUBLIC PROCUREMENT | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 04/08/2013 | ||
| EXTEND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY | SENATOR STEVENS |
RETURNED TO (S) RLS | 04/02/2013 | ||
| TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) STA | 01/22/2013 | ||
| EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| APPROP: UNIV. ENGINEERING BUILDINGS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 02/20/2013 | ||
| DISTRICT OPERATED BOARDING SCHOOLS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 13 | 06/18/2013 | ||
| OIL AND GAS: TAXES, CREDITS, FINANCING | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) TTP | 02/11/2013 | ||
| RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES | SENATOR DYSON |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE DIVIDEND FUND | SENATOR DYSON |
(H) FIN | 04/07/2014 | ||
| ESTABLISH K THROUGH 3 READING PROGRAM | SENATOR STEVENS |
(S) FIN | 03/26/2014 | ||
| RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| IMMUNITY FOR TEMP. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(S) L&C | 01/22/2014 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) HSS | 01/22/2014 | ||
| PROHIBIT USE OF CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING | SENATOR MEYER |
(H) JUD | 02/28/2014 | ||
| 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 | ||
| TELEPHONE RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC DATA | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) CRA | 01/27/2014 | ||
| EXPAND MEDICAID COVERAGE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) HSS | 01/31/2014 | ||
| HIGH-RISK CHEMICALS FOR CHILD EXPOSURE | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) JUD | 02/24/2014 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) L&C | 02/10/2014 | ||
| MULTIDISCIPLINARY CHILD PROTECTION TEAMS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE ETHICS: VOTING & CONFLICTS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) STA | 02/12/2014 | ||
| SYNTHETIC DRUGS | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| ATTY FEES/BOND; PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGANTS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) JUD | 02/19/2014 | ||
| EXTEND EMERGING ENERGY TECHNOLOGY FUND | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION LOANS/GRANTS | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| NOTICE AGAINST TRESPASS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 14 | 06/20/2014 | ||
| OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) RES | 02/24/2014 | ||
| STUDENT RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, PSYC DRUGS | SENATOR COGHILL BY REQUEST |
(S) EDC | 02/24/2014 | ||
| FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER | SENATOR KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 07/25/2014 | ||
| AMEND UNIFORM RULES: ABSTAIN FROM VOTING | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) STA | 02/12/2014 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | SENATOR MICCICHE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) RES | 01/25/2013 | ||
| AMEND U.S. CONST RE CAMPAIGN MONEY | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) L&C | 01/28/2013 | ||
| MINING/PROCESSING OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| ARCTIC: POLICY, USCG, ARCTIC COUNCIL | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS' MONUMENT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) STA | 04/01/2014 | ||
| MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) RLS | 03/28/2014 | ||
| OPPOSE WARRANTLESS DATA COLLECTION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 51 | 08/11/2014 | ||
| CONST. AM: MARRIAGE | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) STA | 02/24/2014 | ||
| WELCOME ARCTIC CAUCUS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
SENATE RESOLVE 4 | 02/01/2013 | ||
| CHINOOK BYCATCH LIMITS; SEASHARE | SENATOR MICCICHE |
SENATE RESOLVE 5 | 06/14/2013 |