Bill Thomas
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| Bill Thomas | |
| Alaska House of Representatives District 5 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Fisherman |
| Website | House site |
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Bill Thomas is a Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 5th District since 2004.
Thomas has worked as a fisherman since 1969, and previously was a lobbyist with Koukanan Incorporated from 1989-2004, and Vice President from 1977-1985.
Thomas is an honorary lifetime member of the American Legion, council member of the Chilkoot Indian Associations, lifetime member of United Fisherman of Alaska, and is on the Board of Directors of the Southeast Alaska Fisherman's Alliance.[1]
Issue positions
Thomas did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee membership
- Alaska Renewable Energy Task Force, Member
- Finance Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, Alaska Legislature
- Subcommittee on Administration (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Fish and Game (Chair)
Sponsored legislation
- HB 58 - "An Act relating to a student loan repayment program for specified occupations or fields in which a shortage of qualified employees exists."
- HB 96 - "An Act relating to forgiveness of interest on certain state loans secured by a lien placed on potential receipts from litigation involving claims for injury, loss, or destruction of the natural resources affected by the March 24, 1989, Exxon Valdez oil spill; and providing for an effective date."
- HB 209 - "An Act providing for a surcharge on oil produced in the state and delivered to a state that imposes a tax on fuel delivered to this state."[3]
Major donors
Below are Thomas's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| AK Doctors of Optometry | $2,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of Alaska | $2,000 |
| Southeast Alaska Seiners | $1,500 |
| Mark E Pfeffer | $1,000 |
| Gerald E Neeser | $1,000 |
External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Bill Thomas
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Bill Thomas (AK) profile
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Alaska's House Majority - Bill Thomas profile
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