SENATE
BERTA GARDNER
24th-30th Legislature (2005 -2018)
Senator Berta Gardner
Senate Minority Leader
District: I
Party: Democrat
Senate Minority Leader
District: I
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OIL & GAS TAX CREDIT REPORTING | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) RES | 02/01/2017 | ||
| INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) HSS | 02/10/2017 | ||
| DISCRIMINATION: GENDER ID.;SEXUAL ORIENT. | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) HSS | 03/01/2017 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT BY PEACE OFFICERS | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) STA | 03/01/2017 | ||
| MARRIAGE AND MINIMUM AGE FOR MARRIAGE | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) STA | 01/16/2018 | ||
| TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RTS;GUARDIANS | SENATOR GARDNER |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 18 | 06/15/2018 | ||
| MARCH: SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GARDNER |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 18 | 08/29/2018 | ||
| UNIFORM RULES: ABSTAIN FROM VOTING | SENATOR GARDNER |
(S) STA | 02/01/2017 | ||
| ALASKA READS DAY | SENATOR GARDNER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 10/08/2018 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS. FOR DEPENDS. OF DECEASED FIRE/POLICE | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 17 | 06/21/2017 | ||
| CONTRACEPTIVES COVERAGE:INSURE;MED ASSIST | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
(S) HSS | 04/10/2018 | ||
| DOM VIOL/SEX ASSAULT:TRAINING; EXAM KITS | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 18 | 06/29/2018 | ||
| NEW DRUGS FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL | REPRESENTATIVE GRENN |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 18 | 07/13/2018 | ||
| READING PROFICIENCY TASK FORCE; DYSLEXIA | REPRESENTATIVE DRUMMOND |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 18 | 07/12/2018 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER FRANCHISES | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 18 | 07/02/2018 | ||
| MARCH: SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE SPOHNHOLZ |
(S) RLS | 03/28/2018 | ||
| DHSS;CINA; FOSTER CARE; CHILD PROTECTION | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 18 | 06/07/2018 | ||
| FOOD DONATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 18 | 03/06/2018 | ||
| TEEN DATING VIOL:PROGRAMS;AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE DRUMMOND |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 18 | 07/11/2018 | ||
| WORKFORCE & ED RELATED STATISTICS PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE DRUMMOND |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 18 | 06/18/2018 | ||
| DRUG PRICING; PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 18 | 09/04/2018 | ||
| FISH & GAME LICENSES; ELECTRONIC FORM | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 18 | 07/13/2018 | ||
| MUNI: DRIVER PHONE USE IN SCHOOL ZONE | REPRESENTATIVE BIRCH |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 18 | 08/28/2018 | ||
| SUPPORTIVE DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 18 | 09/27/2018 | ||
| RESPOND TO ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(S) HSS | 04/09/2018 | ||
| DEDICATING THE AL ADAMS COMMITTEE ROOM | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 11/13/2017 | ||
| GOVERNOR: AK NATIVE LANGUAGES EMERGENCY | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 10/05/2018 | ||
| PROTECT WILDLIFE FROM FOREIGN PATHOGENS | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 31 | 10/05/2018 | ||
| OPPOSING GEN. ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| HMONG VETERANS MILITARY BURIAL RIGHTS | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(S) STA | 04/09/2018 | ||
| ARCTIC MARINE SAFETY AGREEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE LINCOLN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| FEDS RESPECT STATE REG OF MARIJUANA | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| DEVELOP: ARCTIC INFRASTRUCTURE/DEFENSE | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCT.;CANNABIDIOL OIL | SENATOR HUGHES |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 18 | 04/12/2018 | ||
| READING PROFICIENCY TASK FORCE; DYSLEXIA | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
(S) EDC | 01/20/2017 | ||
| PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) FIN | 04/04/2018 | ||
| OCT 25: AFR-AMER SOLDIERS AK HWY DAY | SENATOR WILSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 17 | 04/30/2017 | ||
| INS. FOR DEPENDS. OF DECEASED FIRE/POLICE | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 03/10/2017 | ||
| REGULATION OF SMOKING | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 18 | 07/17/2018 | ||
| CREDIT REPORT SECURITY FREEZE | SENATOR COGHILL |
(H) RLS | 04/04/2018 | ||
| MARICULTURE REVOLVING LOAN FUND | SENATOR STEVENS |
(S) FIN | 04/07/2017 | ||
| EDUCATION FUNDING; BUDGET | SENATOR STEVENS |
(S) FIN | 01/26/2018 | ||
| DISTILLERY LICENSEES; SERVICE ON PREMISES | SENATOR WILSON |
(S) L&C | 01/24/2018 | ||
| BROADBAND INTERNET: NEUTRALITY/REGULATION | SENATOR BEGICH |
(S) STA | 04/18/2018 | ||
| PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 18 | 08/25/2018 | ||
| ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS | SENATOR BEGICH |
(S) FIN | 03/29/2018 | ||
| TEACHERS: BOARD CERTIFICATION INCENTIVES | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) EDC | 02/19/2018 | ||
| PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER RETIRE BENEFITS | SENATOR KELLY |
(S) STA | 02/19/2018 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CONST AM: GUARANTEE PERM FUND DIVIDEND | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) FIN | 04/09/2018 | ||
| TPP WITHDRAWAL:MITIGATE HARM AK SEAFOOD | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) STA | 02/01/2017 | ||
| AK LEGALLY ACQUIRED IVORY USE EXEMPTION | SENATOR OLSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| CONGRESS REVERSE FCC ON NET NEUTRALITY | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) STA | 02/09/2018 | ||
| FEBRUARY 2017: BLACK HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR BEGICH |
SENATE RESOLVE 4 | 11/13/2017 |