HOUSE
CHRIS BIRCH
30th-31st Legislature (2017 -2020)
Representative Chris Birch
District: 26
Party: Republican
District: 26
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
2017-2018 Representative
2019-2020 Senator Deceased August 7, 2019
2017-2018 Representative
2019-2020 Senator Deceased August 7, 2019
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Representative Chris Birch's family has a proud history here in Alaska beginning in 1944, when his father, Frank Birch, served in the US Marine Corps, stationed in Adak. After the war, Frank returned to Alaska with his wife, Bettijeanne, where he worked as a mining engineer and she as a geologist.
Growing up in mining camps near Fairbanks and the Brooks Range, Chris chose to follow in his father's footsteps, earning a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1972 and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management in 1979. As a licensed professional engineer, he has had broad experience in both public and private sector business operations and management.
This professional experience coupled with his service on the Assembly, along with many other community organizations in Fairbanks and Anchorage, have been instrumental in preparing him to offer the leadership, budget discipline, and experience necessary to move our state forward in challenging times.
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUNI: DRIVER PHONE USE IN SCHOOL ZONE | REPRESENTATIVE BIRCH |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 18 | 08/28/2018 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONESVILLE PUBLIC USE AREA | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 18 | 06/07/2018 | ||
| DRIV. LICENSE REQ;DISABILITY:ID &TRAINING | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 17 | 05/19/2017 | ||
| LIST U-47700 AS A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H)AWAIT CONC/RECED | 04/03/2017 | ||
| READING PROFICIENCY TASK FORCE; DYSLEXIA | REPRESENTATIVE DRUMMOND |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 18 | 07/12/2018 | ||
| AK RAILROAD RIGHTS OF WAY | REPRESENTATIVE KOPP |
(H) RES | 01/30/2017 | ||
| REPEAL AK FIRE STANDS. COUNCIL TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 18 | 07/20/2018 | ||
| REPEAL ART IN PUBLIC PLACES REQUIREMENT | REPRESENTATIVE EASTMAN |
(H) STA | 02/13/2017 | ||
| DISCLOSURE OF HEALTH CARE COSTS | REPRESENTATIVE SPOHNHOLZ |
(S) RLS | 04/25/2018 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER FRANCHISES | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 18 | 07/02/2018 | ||
| NAMING THE DANIEL R. FAUSKE BUILDING | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 17 | 04/08/2017 | ||
| EMER. MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICE PAYMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE WOOL |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 18 | 06/20/2018 | ||
| APPROP. LIMIT/BUDGET PROCESS/PERM FUND | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
(H) FIN | 03/22/2017 | ||
| COMMUNITY SEED LIBRARIES; AGRICULTURE | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSTON |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 18 | 08/20/2018 | ||
| TECH & VOC ED PROG;UNEMPLOY CONTRIBUTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE SULLIVAN-LEONARD |
(H) L&C | 04/05/2017 | ||
| TEEN DATING VIOL:PROGRAMS;AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE DRUMMOND |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 18 | 07/11/2018 | ||
| CRIMES;RESTITUTION;DIVIDEND FUND | REPRESENTATIVE KOPP |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 18 | 06/14/2018 | ||
| LICENSURE OF MANICURISTS/NAIL TECHS | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
(S) RLS | 05/16/2017 | ||
| EXTEND EDUCATION TAX CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
CHAPTER 101 SLA 18 | 09/05/2018 | ||
| FISH & GAME LICENSES; ELECTRONIC FORM | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 18 | 07/13/2018 | ||
| ALCOHOL LICENSES:BEV DISP/RESTAUR./LODGE | REPRESENTATIVE WOOL |
READ 2ND TIME (S) | 05/12/2018 | ||
| CRIMES/CRIM PRO;CONTROLLED SUBTANCES;BAIL | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 18 | 06/14/2018 | ||
| SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES 20, 21, 23, 24 | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) STA | 02/15/2017 | ||
| COOPER LANDING BYPASS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) TRA | 03/31/2017 | ||
| UNIFORM RULES: REGULATION REVIEW | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 10/05/2018 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING; RELATED ISSUES | REPRESENTATIVE WESTLAKE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 10/27/2017 | ||
| CONST. AM.: APPROPRIATION LIMIT | REPRESENTATIVE TILTON |
(H) STA | 01/25/2017 | ||
| LIMIT DECLARATION OF NATL. MONUMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
(H) CRA | 02/15/2017 | ||
| DIVISION OF 9TH CIRCUIT CT OF APPEALS | REPRESENTATIVE EASTMAN |
(H) STA | 02/24/2017 | ||
| OPPOSE FEDERAL ID REQUIREMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) STA | 04/17/2017 | ||
| SUPPORT OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF DEVELOP. | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(H) AET | 04/28/2017 | ||
| OIL FIELD DEVEL./INCREASE TAPS THROUGHPUT | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
(H) RES | 05/10/2017 | ||
| REAUTHORIZE SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS ACT | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| AK RAILROAD TRANSFER ACT; CONVEYANCES | REPRESENTATIVE KOPP |
(S) TRA | 04/24/2018 | ||
| OCS OIL & GAS LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 10/05/2018 | ||
| TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES/DRIVERS | SENATOR COSTELLO |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 18 | 06/18/2018 | ||
| OCT 25: AFR-AMER SOLDIERS AK HWY DAY | SENATOR WILSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 17 | 04/30/2017 | ||
| REGULATION OF SMOKING | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 18 | 07/17/2018 | ||
| PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 18 | 08/25/2018 | ||
| MARCH: SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GARDNER |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 18 | 08/29/2018 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR AWARD | SENATOR COSTELLO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 23 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| APRIL 2018:SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 10/08/2018 |