Richard Foster (Alaska)
Richard Foster was a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 39th District from 1989 until his death in 2009. He was the Majority Whip from 1991 to 2009.
Foster died of a heart attack on October 13, 2009. He had been in and out of the hospital for various problems, and at the time of his death he was undergoing dialysis for kidney problems.[1] He was succeeded by his son, Neal Foster.
Biography
Foster served as a Captain in the United States Army in Vietnam.
Foster was involved with a number of organizations, including the Bering Straits Native Corporation Board, Federal Selective Service Board, Lions Club, Nome Community Center Board, Nome Eskimo Community Board, Rotary Club and the Sitnasuak Native Corporation Board.[2]
Committee assignments
- Associated Subcommittee on Homeland Security
- Finance Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Facilities (Chair)
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 33 - "An Act relating to compulsory school attendance; and providing for an effective date."
- HB 50 - "An Act relating to limitations on mandatory overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in health care facilities; 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]
Campaign donors
Below are Foster's top five campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Associated General Contractors of Alaska | $1,000 |
| Alaska Assoc of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Alaska Cabaret Hotel Restaurant & Retailers Assoc | $500 |
| Alaska Power Assoc | $500 |
| Tesoro Corp | $500 |
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for "Richard + Foster + Alaska + House"
See also
- Alaska State Legislature
- Alaska House of Representatives
- Alaska House Committees
- Alaska state legislative districts
External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Richard Foster
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Richard Foster profile
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by NA |
Alaska House of Representatives District 39 1989-2009 |
Succeeded by Neal Foster |
