SENATE
LYMAN HOFFMAN
15th-34th Legislature (1987 -2026)
Majority Leader Effective 7/9
Email: [email protected]
District: S
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 866-465-4453
State Capitol Room 518
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-4453
Interim Contact
PO Box 886
Bethel AK, 99559
Phone: 907-465-4453
Fax: 907-465-4523
1987-1990 Representative
1991-1992 Senator
1993-1994 Representative
1995-2018 Senator
2019-2020 Senator Majority Leader Effective 7/9
2021-2024 Senator
2025-2026 Senator
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Date
and Place of Birth:
February 13, 1950
Bethel, AK
Occupation:
Businessman, Fisherman
Spouse:
Lillian
Children:
Trina, Douglas
Grandchildren:
Madilyn, Karis
Education:
High School - Bethel High School, 1964-68
College - University of Alaska, 1968-72, 1973-74, Business
Administration
Political and Government Positions:
State
Representative,
1986-90 &1993-94, State Senator, 1991-92 &
1995-present; Member,
Finance, 1991-92; Co-Chair, Finance, 1989-
90; City Manager, Bethel,
1977-85
Business and Professional Positions:
Deputy
Director, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Former Owner,
North Star Gas; Owner, Bethel Drilling & Welding
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
Former Chair, Board of
Directors, Bethel Prematernal Home; Former Board Member,
Bethel
Native Corporation; Former Planning Commissioner, City of
Bethel; Former Board Member, Bethel Family Clinic; Finance
Committee Member of Orutsararmiut Native Council; Member,
Lower Kuskokwim Development Corporation
Special Interests:
Hunting, fishing, boating, Alaska History
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNET FOR SCHOOLS | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 20 | 03/25/2020 | ||
| NUYAKUK RIVER: HYDROELECTRIC SITE | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 19 | 08/16/2019 | ||
| AUTHORITY TO FISH LIMITED ENTRY PERMIT | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
(S) RES | 02/24/2020 | ||
| PERMANENT FUND: CALCULATION OF NET INCOME | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
(S) FIN | 02/24/2020 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENT. AGGRAVATOR | REPRESENTATIVE LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 19 | 07/19/2019 | ||
| ELIZABETH PERATROVICH COMMEMORATIVE COIN | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 02/20/2020 | ||
| EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 19 | 06/26/2019 | ||
| ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENTENCING CREDIT | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(S) FIN | 03/06/2019 | ||
| ESTABLISH MAY 31 AS KATIE JOHN DAY | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 19 | 05/30/2019 | ||
| MARCH 12: ASHLEY JOHNSON-BARR DAY | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 20 | 03/12/2020 | ||
| ESTABLISH JUNE 7 AS WALTER HARPER DAY | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 20 | 04/29/2020 | ||
| EXTEND FISHERY RESOURCE LAND. TAX CREDIT | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) FIN | 03/24/2020 | ||
| VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER GRANTS | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) STA | 02/24/2020 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH:APRIL 2019 | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(H) RLS | 04/08/2019 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING; RELATED ISSUES | SENATOR BIRCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/18/2019 | ||
| CONST.AM: APPROP. BILL FOR PUBL EDUCATION | SENATOR COSTELLO |
(S) FIN | 04/29/2019 | ||
| COMPLETION OF UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT | SENATOR STEVENS |
(S) RES | 03/25/2019 | ||
| WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE | SENATOR REVAK |
(H) STA | 03/18/2020 |
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)