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Elected to the Senate 1994, 1998

Staff

Committee Memberships

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Press Releases

• Joint Pipeline Committee Discusses Recommendations to 23rd Alaska Legislature., 08-20-02
  
• Torgerson Leads Group to Calgary - Alaska Natural Gas Line to Take Center Stage at Global Petroleum Show., 06-10-02
  
• Anchorage Subsistence Meeting Canceled., 05-30-02
  
• Committee Contracts with Tax Law Firm., 03-22-02
  
• Sen. John Torgerson Leaving Legislature - Kasilof Senator a Leader on Education, Municipal, Gasline Issues., 02-19-02
  
• Homer Annexation Process., 02-12-02
  
• Legislature Hires Federal Pipeline Law Expert - FERC’s Influence on State Efforts Demands Experienced Counsel., 02-07-02
  
• Torgerson Announces Joint Committee Schedule for Homer Annexation., 01-28-02
  
• Committee Contracts with Economics Firm - Fairbanks Consultants to Provide Research, Analysis Services., 01-14-02
• Committee Explores Cook Inlet Natural Gas., 11-08-01
  
• Committee Holds Public Hearing In Kenai - Federal Activity, Pipeline Viability and Price Forecasts Discussed., 11-07-01
  
• Agenda for November 7th and 8th Kenai Meeting of Joint Pipelines Committee., 11-02-01
  
• Torgerson Traveling to Boost Gasline Prospects., 10-12-01
  
• Torgerson to Testify Before Congress on Pipeline - Will Tell Senate Energy Committee 'ANGTA Best Law for Alaska'., 09-21-01
  
• Committee Rejects Producers' Proposed Bill - 1977 Federal Law is Preferred Vehicle for Alaska Pipeline., 09-19-01
  
• Committee to Review Proposed Legislation., 09-17-01
  
• Chairman Restates Pipeline Route Preference - Producer Threats Won't Sway Legislature From Southern Route., 09-12-01
  
• Legislative Delegation Advances Gas Dialogue - Torgerson Invites Canadians and Alaskans to Join Working Group., 08-27-01
  
• Hearings Cover Current Natural Gas Issues - Sen. Ted Stevens Speaks to Committee on Gas Pipeline and ANWR, 08-15-01
• Committee Hears of Progress on Pipeline - State and Federal Agencies Provide Updates on Pipeline Issues, 08-14-01
  
• Pipeline Committee Delegates Traveling To Canada., 08-13-01
  
• Pipeline Committee to Hold Hearing In Fairbanks., 08-08-01
  
• Committee Learns of Progress Toward Pipeline., 07-18-01
  
• Committee Hears Updates on Gas Pipeline Issues., 07-17-01
  
• Pipeline Committee to Hold Public Hearing In July., 07-05-01
  
• Appointees Made to Pipeline Committee., 06-10-01
  
• Legislature Forms Committee to Review Pipeline., 05-09-01
  
• Report Would Consider Pipeline Ownership - Multiple Options Would Be Explored Under Senate Bill., 05-07-01
  
• Legislature Streamlines Phased Projects Permits., 04-27-01
  
• Sen. Torgerson's Effort Makes Seward Land Lease Possible - Igloo #9 to Use Land for Community Events., 04-21-01
  
• Legislature Preserves Alaska's Economic Future - Passes Legislation Prohibiting Over-the-Top Route., 04-19-01
  = Hugh "Bud" Fate, 63 K
  
• Senate Preserves Alaska's Economic Future - Prohibits Over-the-Top, Simplifies Permitting, Charges Permit Costs, 04-02-01
  = John Torgerson, 105 K = John Torgerson, 61 K
  = Drue Pearce, 138 K
• Senate Continues Voc-Ed Support., 03-28-01
  
• Senate Preserves Alaska's Economic Future - Introduces Legislation Prohibiting Over-the-Top Route., 03-23-01
  = John Torgerson, 124 K
  
• Report Would Consider Pipeline Ownership - Multiple Options Would be Explored Under Senate Bill., 03-23-01
  = John Torgerson, 119 K
  
• Roads and Schools are Top Priorities with Peninsula Survey Takers., 03-21-01
  
• Feds Should Comply with ANILCA., 03-20-01
  = Drew Scalzi, 95 K
  
• Bill Gives Boost to Alaska's Shellfish Industry., 03-20-01
  = John Torgerson, 99 K
  
• Feds Should Comply with ANILCA., 02-15-01
  
• Peninsula Survey Shows Split Views on Exit Exams and Increased Logging., 02-12-01
• Legislature Hires Expert Advisors., 01-30-01
  
• Audio Only 01-10-01: Senator Resources Committee Chair, Senator John Torgerson, comments that Alaskans and Americans received great news Wednesday when President Clinton announced he will not seek National Monument Status for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge under the 1906 Antiquities Act., 01-10-01
  = John Torgerson, 54 K

Past Press Release Archive

• 1999 - 2000 Press Release Archive for Senator John Torgerson
• 1998 Press Release Archive for Senator John Torgerson
• 1997 Press Release Archive for Senator John Torgerson

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Opinion - Editorial

• End of the Homer Annexation Issue., 03-25-02
  
• Peninsula Clarion Article published 02/18/02., 02-15-02
  

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Legislation

Prime Sponsor of the Following Legislation

SB 2 : Municipal School Bond Reimbursement
An Act relating to reimbursement of municipal bonds for school construction; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 49 : No Social Security Number Required on Hunting/Fishing License
An Act eliminating a requirement that a social security number be provided by an applicant for certain hunting or sport fishing licenses, tags, and permits; eliminating a requirement that an application for certain licenses and tags be subscribed and sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 59 : Federal Funds to Municipalities for Roads
An Act relating to awards of federal funds to municipalities for road projects; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement | Sectional Analysis |

SB 77 : Net Profit Share Under/Overpayments
Passed! Chapter 37 Session Law 2001
An Act repealing the exception that applies to collection and payment of interest of $150 or less on royalty or net profit share underpayments and overpayments; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 104 : Aid to Volunteer Services
An Act relating to state aid for volunteer services; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement | Sectional Analysis |

SB 109 : Unincorporated Community Matching Grants
An Act relating to the unincorporated community capital project matching grant program; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement | Sectional Analysis |

SB 137 : Alaska Human Resource Investment Council
Passed! Chapter 102 Session Law 2001
An Act relating to the allocation of money appropriated to the Alaska Human Resource Investment Council; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 140 : Small Water-Power Development Projects
Passed! Chapter 107 Session Law 2002
An Act relating to regulation and licensing of certain water-power development projects; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 141 : Aquatic Farms For Shellfish
An Act relating to aquatic farming of shellfish; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 142 : Lease-Purchase Spring Creek Correctional Center
An Act giving notice of and approving a lease-purchase agreement with the City of Seward for the construction of an addition to the Spring Creek Correctional Center for the purpose of providing secure classroom facilities and housing for prisoners committed to the custody of the commissioner of corrections; and setting conditions and limitations on the facility's construction and operation.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 148 : Remote Water Storage for Fire Departments
An Act relating to remote water storage for fire departments.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 164 : No Gas Pipeline over Beaufort Sea
Passed! Chapter 29 Session Law 2001
An Act prohibiting leases under the Right-of-Way Leasing Act on state land in or adjacent to the Beaufort Sea; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 167 : Agricultural Land
An Act instructing the commissioner of natural resources to issue a patent for the remaining interest in certain state land to the owner of the agricultural rights to that land.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 278 : Taking Property By Eminent Domain
An Act requiring a good faith effort to purchase property before that property is taken through eminent domain; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 319 : Shallow Natural Gas: Leasing & Discharges
Passed! Chapter 49 Session Law 2002
An Act relating to shallow natural gas; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |

SJR 16 : Constitution Amendment: Municipal Annexations
Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to certain municipal annexations.
| Sponsor Statement |

Co-Sponsor of the Following Legislation

SB 1 : Foundation Formula Increase
An Act relating to the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 79 : Fred Zharoff Memorial Bridge
Passed! Chapter 11 Session Law 2001
An Act naming the Fred Zharoff Memorial Bridge.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 80 : Appropriation: Special Olympics
An Act making a special appropriation to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs for a grant to 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |

SB 119 : William R. Wood Fairbanks International Airport
An Act naming the Bill Wood Fairbanks International Airport; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |

SCR 28 : Joint Legis Salmon Industry Task Force
Passed! Legislative Resolve 53
Establishing the Joint Legislative Salmon Industry Task Force.
| Sponsor Statement |

Past Legislation Archive

• 21st Legislature - Did Not Sponsor nor Co-Sponsor any Legislation.
• 20th Legislature
• 19th Legislature

District Information

Legislative Update Reports

• January 11, 2002
  
• March 22, 2001
  
• February 16, 2001
  
• January 8, 2001

Past District Information Archive

• Senator Torgerson's Past District Information Page

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