HOUSE
PETE HIGGINS
28th-28th Legislature (2013 -2014)
District: 5
Party: Republican
2013-2014 Representative
Biography:
Date/Place of Birth:
October 26, 1957
Phoenix, Arizona
Residency:
Phoenix, Arizona: 1957 - 1965
Anchorage, Alaska: 1965 - 1967
Fairbanks, Alaska: 1967 - present
Omaha, Nebraska (attend college): 1995 - 1999
Occupation:
Self-Employed, Dentist
Family:
Wife: Christine
5 Children
Education:
Austin E. Lathrop HS, Graduated: 1976
Hutchison Career Center Fairbanks, Alaska: 1979
- Licensed and Certified A&P Mechanic
University of Alaska Fairbanks: 1991 - 1995
Creighton Dental School, Omaha Nebraska 1995-1999, DDS Degree
Military:
Alaska Air National Guard: 1987 - 1999
- Crew Chief, KC-135, Service in Operation Desert Shield
Other Political and Government Positions:
28th Alaska Legislature, House of Representatives, District 5: 2013 - 2014
Delegate, Alaska State Republican Convention, Anchorage, Alaska: 2012
Delegate, National Republican Convention, Tempa, Florida: 2012
Candidate, Alaska State Senate: 2010
Delegate, Alaska State Republican Convention, Juneau, Alaska: 2010
Delegate, Alaska State Republican Convention, Anchorage, Alaska: 2008
Delegate, National Republican Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota: 2008
Chairman, District 8, Fairbanks, Alaska: 2008
Business and Professional Positions:
Pwner, Pete B. Higgins DDS LLC, Four Corners Dental Group: 1999 - present
- Offices in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Wasilla
Owner/Partner, PDNG LLC Mining Company: 2013 - present
President, Alaska Dental Outreach Corporation: 2008
President, Alaska Dental Society: 2007 - 2008
Treasurer, Vice-President, Alaska Dental Society: 2005 - 2007
Special Interests:
Mining, Downhill Skiing, Fishing
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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HOME HEATING CONVERSION LOANS | REPRESENTATIVES T.WILSON, THOMPSON, HIGGINS, ISAACSON, KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) FIN | 02/13/2013 | ||
AIDEA LOAN FOR NORTH SLOPE LNG PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVES T.WILSON, THOMPSON, ISAACSON, HIGGINS |
(H) L&C | 01/16/2013 | ||
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 13 | 05/29/2013 | ||
PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 13 | 05/29/2013 | ||
LIMITATIONS ON USE OF DRONES | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
(H) JUD | 01/21/2014 | ||
MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT RIGHTS & GRIEVANCES | REPRESENTATIVES HIGGINS, TARR, GATTIS |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2014 | ||
SECONDARY SCHOOL EXIT EXAM; PERF REPORT | REPRESENTATIVES HIGGINS, MILLETT, GARA, GATTIS, T.WILSON, THOMPSON |
(S) FIN | 03/26/2014 | ||
STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
(H) STA | 01/21/2014 | ||
CONFIDENTIALITY OF APOC COMPLAINTS | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
(H) JUD | 03/12/2014 | ||
CREAMER'S FIELD REFUGE; WICKERSHAM HOUSE | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 08/18/2014 | ||
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS | REPRESENTATIVES HUGHES, HIGGINS, THOMPSON, PRUITT |
CHAPTER 105 SLA 14 | 07/28/2014 |
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 | ||
SELF DEFENSE | REPRESENTATIVES NEUMAN, ISAACSON, LYNN, FEIGE |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 13 | 06/20/2013 | ||
LINES OF BUSINESS ON BUSINESS LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVES COSTELLO, HUGHES |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 14 | 07/31/2014 | ||
INJUNCTION SECURITY: INDUSTRIAL OPERATION | REPRESENTATIVES FEIGE, CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 111 SLA 14 | 08/04/2014 | ||
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 REGULATION | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 13 | 06/20/2013 | ||
FEDERAL LAWS & EXECUTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 13 | 06/20/2013 | ||
STATUTORY REFS TO MENTAL RETARDATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
(H) FIN | 04/02/2014 | ||
SURCHARGE ON FINES/ELEC. CITATION FUND | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
(H) FIN | 04/13/2014 | ||
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 | ||
REGULATIONS: NOTICE, REVIEW, COMMENT | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(H) FIN | 04/06/2013 | ||
SCHOOL GRADING SYSTEMS | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
(H) EDC | 03/01/2013 | ||
RESTRICT MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR ABORTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
(H) FIN | 04/06/2013 | ||
MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 13 | 07/11/2013 | ||
REGULATION OF SMOKING | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
(H) HSS | 02/26/2014 | ||
HMONG-AMERICAN VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/09/2013 | ||
STATEHOOD/ANCSA/NATIVE ALLOTMENT LAND | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) RES | 01/16/2013 | ||
OPPOSE GUN CONTROL ORDERS & LEGISLATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(S) JUD | 02/28/2013 | ||
OPPOSE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 04/15/2013 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
(H) RLS | 03/01/2013 | ||
MINING/PROCESSING OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(H) RES | 02/15/2013 | ||
CONST. AM: TRANSPORTATION FUND | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
(S) FIN | 04/02/2014 | ||
SUPPORT IN-STATE FIREARMS MANUFACTURING | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 06/20/2013 | ||
COAST GUARD NAT'L SECURITY CUTTER FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 06/14/2013 | ||
FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 03/04/2014 | ||
FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 68 | 07/07/2014 | ||
GOOD FRIDAY EARTHQUAKE REMEMBRANCE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 03/04/2014 | ||
FED. ASSESSMENT OF 2012 ARCTIC OPERATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 01/31/2013 | ||
ALASKA MINING | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 13 | 04/12/2013 | ||
CORPORATE INCOME TAX; FILM TAX CREDIT | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 13 | 05/28/2013 | ||
NEWBORN SCREENING FOR HEART DEFECTS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER | SENATOR KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 07/25/2014 |