SENATE
CHARLIE HUGGINS
23rd-29th Legislature (2003 -2016)
Senate President
District: E
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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KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2013 | ||
MULTIPLE VEHICLE INSURANCE POLICIES | SENATOR HUGGINS BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 104 SLA 14 | 07/28/2014 | ||
OFFICIAL STATE BOLT-ACTION RIFLE | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 14 | 07/28/2014 | ||
DELEGATION OF GUIDE-OUTFITTER DUTIES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 14 | 06/20/2014 | ||
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION POLICIES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 07/28/2014 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA | REPRESENTATIVES HAWKER, CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 13 | 05/21/2013 | ||
WAIVE CDL SKILL TEST FOR CERTAIN VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 13 | 06/02/2013 | ||
ALASKA MINING | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 13 | 04/12/2013 | ||
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE DIVIDEND FUND | SENATOR DYSON |
(H) FIN | 04/07/2014 | ||
STATE LAND DISP./LEASEHOLDER PREFERENCE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
VEHICLE TRANSACTION AGENTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(H) FIN | 04/01/2014 | ||
ELECTRONIC BULLYING | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
NOTICE AGAINST TRESPASS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 14 | 06/20/2014 | ||
COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 02/24/2014 | ||
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER | SENATOR KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 07/25/2014 | ||
LIMIT FEDERAL INTERVENTION IN STATE | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 06/20/2013 | ||
CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUNDING | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
RETURNED TO (S) RLS | 03/12/2014 | ||
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 | ||
FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION | SENATOR DYSON |
(S) RLS | 03/12/2014 | ||
OPPOSE WARRANTLESS DATA COLLECTION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 51 | 08/11/2014 | ||
WELCOME ARCTIC CAUCUS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
SENATE RESOLVE 4 | 02/01/2013 |