Bill Thomas (Alaska)

Bill Thomas
Alaska House of Representatives District 5
Former member
In office
2005-2013
Party	Republican
Compensation
Base salary	$50,400 per year
Per diem	Tied to federal rate
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 6, 2012
First elected	November 2004
Term limits	N/A
Personal
Birthday	June 1, 1947
Profession	Fisherman

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Bill Thomas (b. June 1, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 5th District from 2005 to 2013.

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.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thomas served on these committees:

• Armed Services Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
• Finance Committee, Alaska House of Representatives, Co-Chair

• Subcommittee on Court System
• Subcommittee on Fish and Game, Chair
• Subcommittee on Governor, Chair
• Subcommittee on Legislature, Chair
• Subcommittee on University of Alaska

• Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, Alaska Legislature

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thomas served on these committees:

• Alaska Renewable Energy Task Force
• Finance Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
• Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, Alaska Legislature

• Subcommittee on Administration (Chair)
• Subcommittee on Fish and Game (Chair)

Issues

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."

Elections

2012

See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2012

Thomas ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 34. He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012, Republican primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. Thomas was defeated in the general election.

Alaska House of Representatives, District 34, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins	50.1%	4,125
	Republican	William A. Thomas Incumbent	49.7%	4,091
	Write-in	Write-in	0.2%	16
Total Votes				8,232

2010

See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2010

Thomas won re-election to the 5th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary. He defeated Robert Beedle in the November 2 general election.

Alaska House of Representatives District 5 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Bill Thomas (R)		3,441	62.06%
Robert Beedle (D)		2,082	37.55%

2008

In 2008 Bill Thomas was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 5. Thomas (R) finished with 4,073 votes while his opponent Tim June (D) finished with 2,545 votes. Thomas raised $53,801 for his campaign fund.

Alaska House of Representatives District 5
Candidates		Votes
Bill Thomas (R)		4,073
Tim June (D)		2,545

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Thomas raised $36,972 in contributions.

His largest contributor was Associated General Contractors of Alaska, which donated $1,500 to his campaign.

2008

In 2008 Thomas raised $53,801 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.

Contributor	2008 total
Alaska 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

Personal

Thomas and his wife Joyce Marie have five children.

Recent news

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Bill Thomas News Feed

• Today's Highlight in History: - Huffington Post
• Martin O'Malley Using Fundraising, Agenda To Explore 2016 Run - Huffington Post
• Public safety report - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
• MIchael Carey: Mother was a woman of letters in Lake Minchumina - Anchorage Daily News
• NRA tactics: Take no prisoners - Washington Post
• Democrats' Senate Campaigns Marked By Internal Wrangling - Huffington Post
• The Nation: Kreiss-Tomkins a 'Lesson For the Left' - Alaska Public Radio Network
• The Strangest Ways Wild Animals Crossed Paths With Humans This Week - Wired (blog)
• 10 Politicians Who've Puffed, Puffed & Passed Drugs In Their Lifetime (LIST) - Global Grind
• Troup schools honor retirees for 2012-2013 school year - LaGrange Daily News

External links

Suggest a link

• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
• Alaska's House Majority - Bill Thomas profile

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	Alaska House of Representatives District 5 2005–2013	Succeeded by Pete Higgins (R)