HOUSE
NEAL FOSTER
26th-34th Legislature (2009 -2026)
Email: [email protected]
District: 39
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 800-478-3789
State Capitol Room 511
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-3789
Fax: 907-465-3242
Interim Contact
103 E Front St
Nome AK, 99762
Phone: 907-443-5036
Fax: 907-443-2162
2009-2010 Representative Oath taken November 16, 2009
2011-2024 Representative
2025-2026 Representative
Date/Place of Birth:
May 29, 1972
Residency:
Nome. 1972 - Present
Occupation:
Real Estate Investor
Education:
Nome-Beltz High School, 1990
Stanford University, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1996
University of Alaska, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, 1997
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Alaska State House of Representatives: 2009 - Present
Finance Committee: 2010
Co-Chair Energy: 2011 - 2012
Vice-Chair Community & Regional Affairs: 2011 - 2012
Resources: 2011 - 2012
Economic Development, Trade, and Tourism: 2011 - 2012
Finance Subcommittees:
i. Transportation: 2010 - 2012
ii. Courts: 2010 - 2012
iii. Public Safety: 2010 - 2012
Other Political and Government Positions:
Nome City Council: 2008 - 2009
Alaska Workforce Investment Board: 2003 - 2009
Business and Professional Positions:
President, Bonanza Fuel: 2002 - 2009
President, Banner Wind: 2008 - 2009
President, GBS LLC: 2004 - 2009
Vice-President, Sitnasuak Native Corporation: 1999 - 2009
Interim Manager, The Country Store: 1999
Owner, Foster Properties: 1994 - Current
Economic Development Specialist, Kawerak: 1997 - 1998
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Bering Straits Regional Native Corporation Board: 2006 - Current
Sitnasuak Village Native Corporation Board: 2003 - Current
Siu Alaska Corporation: 2008 - Current
RuralCap: 2010 - Current
Pioneers of Alaska: 2007 - Current
Special Interests:
Triathlons, marathons, private piloting, camping, and real estate remodeling
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)
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)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER COST EQUALIZATION | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) CRA | 02/18/2021 | ||
| PROHIBITED COMMERCIAL LEASE PROVISIONS | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(H) STA | 02/18/2021 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEXUAL ASSAULT; DEF. OF "CONSENT" | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) FIN | 05/09/2022 | ||
| LIMITED TEACHER CERTIFICATES; LANGUAGES | REPRESENTATIVE KREISS-TOMKINS |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 22 | 09/12/2022 | ||
| NAMING VIETNAM HELI. PILOTS' MEM. BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE SHAW |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 21 | 08/28/2021 | ||
| MISSING/MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN | REPRESENTATIVE ZULKOSKY |
(H) TRB | 02/18/2021 | ||
| STATE RECOGNITION OF TRIBES | REPRESENTATIVE ZULKOSKY |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 22 | 07/28/2022 | ||
| RURAL DEF. TEACHER EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE ZULKOSKY |
(H) EDC | 03/24/2021 | ||
| PFD CONTRIBUTIONS TO GENERAL FUND | REPRESENTATIVE PRAX |
(H) RLS | 03/16/2022 | ||
| TRIBAL CHILD WELFARE COMPACT | REPRESENTATIVE ZULKOSKY |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 22 | 08/05/2022 | ||
| AK COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE APPRECIATION DAY | REPRESENTATIVE ZULKOSKY |
(S) STA | 02/15/2022 | ||
| JAMES "HOBO JIM" VARSOS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE GILLHAM |
(H) STA | 01/18/2022 | ||
| HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY TELEHEALTH | REPRESENTATIVE SPOHNHOLZ |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 22 | 07/13/2022 | ||
| VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE ZULKOSKY |
(H) FIN | 03/14/2022 | ||
| STATE-TRIBAL EDUCATION COMPACT SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE ZULKOSKY |
(H) EDC | 02/22/2022 | ||
| RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(S) FIN | 05/12/2022 | ||
| BROADBAND: OFFICE, GRANTS, PARITY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 22 | 08/09/2022 | ||
| VILLAGE SAFE WATER FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE ZULKOSKY |
(H) TRB | 02/22/2022 | ||
| HIRING OF APPRENTICES/VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
TRANSMITTED TO (S) | 05/18/2022 | ||
| POVERTY AND OPPORTUNITY TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
HOUSE RESOLVE 8 | 11/17/2021 | ||
| HOMEPORT ICEBREAKERS IN AK | REPRESENTATIVE KREISS-TOMKINS |
HOUSE RESOLVE 9 | 11/17/2021 | ||
| SEAFOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 22 | 07/07/2022 | ||
| STATE-TRIBAL EDUCATION COMPACT SCHOOLS | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 22 | 07/28/2022 | ||
| COUNCIL ON ARTS: PLATES & MANAGE ART | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 22 | 06/29/2022 | ||
| VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS, GRANTS | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 22 | 06/29/2022 | ||
| SEARCH AND RESCUE SURPLUS STATE PROPERTY | SENATOR WILSON |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 22 | 08/10/2022 | ||
| SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT REDUCTION REPEAL | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 08/26/2022 | ||
| SUPPORTING NAMING MTN AFTER GAIL PHILLIPS | SENATOR OLSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 17 | 09/08/2022 |