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• Biography
• Press Releases
• Opinion - Editorial
• Personal Legislation
• District Information

Elected to the House 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998

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Biography

Date/Place of Birth: 8/4/38; Mankato, MN
Occupation: UAA Professor (retired), Commercial Pilot
Spouse: Angelene
Children: Joylene, Kurt
Residency in Alaska: Ketchikan, 1961-62; Anchorage, 1968-present
Education: High School - Mankato High School, 1953-56; College - Central Washington University, 1962-66, B.S. Speech Pathology; Post Graduate - Central Washington University, 1967-70, M.S. Speech and Hearing Pathology; AA in Professional Piloting - ACC/UAA.
Military Service: U.S. Army, Specialist 4th Class, 3 years service
Political and Government Positions: State Representative, 1993-present; Alaska Board of Fish
and Game Southcentral Citizens Advisory Committee
Business and Professional Positions: Professor, Speech Communication, UAA; Commercial Pilot; UAA Outstanding Educator of the Year, 1991
Service Organization(s) Membership: NRA; Aircraft Owners & Pilots' Association; Alaska
Outdoor Council, Alaskan Bowhunters Association; Alaska Airmen's Association; Bowhunters of America; Alaska Waterfowl Association; Alaska Sport Fishing Association;
Aviation Degree Program; Citizens Advisory Board
Special Interests: Community theater; Aviation; Alaska outdoor recreation - hunting, fishing, dog mushing; Master instructor, bowhunter education

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Press Releases

• Audio Clip Only, 06-23-2000: Representative Con Bunde, a retired educator, comments on the Knowles Administration's decision to "phase-in" minimum passing scores for the new high school graduation exam.
  = Con Bunde, 61 K
• 21st Alaska State Legislature 2nd Session Republican-led Majority Adjornment Press Packet - Continuing the Commitment that's Working for Alaska!, 05-03-00
  
• Legislature Approves Funding for State Employee Contracts - Separate Bill Provides Pay Increase for Non-Union State Employees., 05-06-00
  = John Torgerson, 39 K
• House Funds State Employee Contracts - Majority's "Commitment to Alaska" Intact - Administration Finds Last-Minute Money, Avoiding Labor Strife., 05-05-00
  = Eldon Mulder, 74 K = Eldon Mulder, 42 K
  = Eldon Mulder, 120 K
• Making Alaska’s Government Work for Alaskans 21st Legislature Adjourns, Leaving a Smaller, Smarter State Government and a Safer, Stronger Alaska., 05-03-00
  = Brian Porter, 73 K = Brian Porter, 62 K
  = Brian Porter, 80 K = Eldon Mulder, 106 K
  = Eldon Mulder, 98 K = Gene Therriualt, 69 K
  = Sean Parnell, 73 K = Drue Pearce, 49 K
  = Drue Pearce, 23 K
  
• $302 Million Bond Package Funds Critical School Needs - Collaborative Effort Addresses University, Ports & Harbors, 05-03-00
  = John Torgerson, 59 K
• Legislature Outlines Consumer Rights to Dental Care, 04-20-00
  
• Legislature Clarifies Service Area Statutes - Legislation Settles Debate Over Who Is Entitled to Vote, 04-20-00
  
• Legislature Requires Licensing of Speech-Language Pathologists - Bill Protects Against Fraud/Helps Insurance Reimbursement, 04-18-00
  
• Legislature Corrects Inequities In Teacher Retirement System, 04-18-00
  
• House Outlines Consumer Rights to Dental Care, 04-17-00
  = Con Bunde, 41 K = Con Bunde, 103 K
• Legislature Encourages Turn-in of Found Property - Measure Provides Clear Guidance to Departments on Procedures., 04-15-00
  
• House Calls for Prostate Screening Insurance Coverage - Reduces Required Age for Screening Coverage for High Risk Groups, 03-29-00
  = Bill Hudson, 37 K = Norman Rokeberg, 30 K
  = Con Bunde, 40 K
  
• House Encourages Citizens to Turn-in Found Property - Measure Provides Clear Guidance to Departments on Procedures, 03-23-00
  = Con Bunde, 74 K
  
• House Passes Results Based Operating Budget - Majority Closes-in on Fulfilling Its Commitment to Alaska
  = Eldon Mulder, 87 K = Eldon Mulder, 67 K
  = Eldon Mulder, 105 K = Eldon Mulder, 80 K
  = Jeannette James, 34 K
• House Stands Up for Part-Time Teachers - Bill Corrects Inequities In Retirement System, 02-21-00
  = Con Bunde, 24 K = Con Bunde, 44 K
  = Con Bunde, 33 K
• House Bill Requires Licensing of Speech-Language Pathologists - Bill Protects Against Fraud/Helps Insurance Reimbursement, 02-07-00
  = Con Bunde, 74 K
• House Leaders Cautious, Concerned About Governor's Budget - Caring for Children Admirable, But Methods Questionable, 12-16-99
• House Clarifies Service Area Statutes - Legislation Settles Debate Over Who is Entitled to Vote, 04-26-99
  = Con Bunde, 140 K
• House Finance Passes Out Responsible Budget - Plan Funds Necessary Programs, Trims Fat, Recognizes Reality, 04-09-99
  = Eldon Mulder, 91 K = Gene Therriault, 50 K
• HJR 3 Strikes Blow for Reasoned Resource Management - Requires Two Thirds Vote For Natural Resources Ballot Measures, 02-02-99
  = Con Bunde, 24 K



• 1998 Press Release Archive for Representative Con Bunde
• 1997 Press Release Archive for Representative Con Bunde

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Opinion - Editorial

• The High School Exit Exam
  

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Personal Legislation

Prime Sponsor of the Following Legislation

HB 105 : Passed! Chapter 42, SLA 2000 An Act providing for the licensing of speech-language pathologists; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |
HB 115 : An Act relating to the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date.
HB 117 : An Act relating to grant procedures of the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation.
| Sponsor Statement |
HB 121 : Passed! Chapter 69, SLA 2000 An Act relating to patients' rights under a health care insurance plan or contract providing coverage for dental care, and prohibiting certain practices by health care insurers relating to dental care.
| Sponsor Statement |
HB 133 : Vetoed by Governor An Act relating to municipal service areas and providing for voter approval of the formation, alteration, or abolishment of certain service areas; and providing for an effective date.
| Sponsor Statement |
HB 188 : An Act imposing a 30-day residency requirement before a person is eligible to be included on an application for assistance under the Alaska temporary assistance program, with an exception for newborn children.
HB 236 : Passed! Chapter 53, SLA 2000 An Act relating to credited service in the teachers' retirement system for part- time employment.
| Sponsor Statement |
HB 318 : Passed! Chapter 26, SLA 2000 An Act relating to property disposal by law enforcement agencies.
| Sponsor Statement |
HJR 3 : Withdrawn by Sponsor Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to initiatives regarding natural resources belonging to the state.
| Sponsor Statement |
HJR 57 : Supporting passage of the Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 1999 by the United States Congress.

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Co-Sponsor of the Following Legislation

HB 9 : Passed! Chapter 14, SLA 1999 An Act relating to collection of settlement information in civil litigation; amending Rule 41(a)(3), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 511(e), Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date.
HB 25 : Passed! Chapter 34, SLA 2000 An Act relating to a municipal river habitat protection tax credit.
HB 108 : Passed! Chapter 28, SLA 2000 An Act relating to the use, operation, and regulation of boats; establishing a uniform state waterway marking system; and providing for an effective date.
HB 131 : Vetoed by Governor An Act relating to public rights-of-way and easements for surface transportation across the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge.
HB 134 : An Act relating to the authority of the Department of Natural Resources to issue citations for certain skiing violations; relating to establishing a bail schedule for certain skiing violations and to procedures for issuing a citation for a skiing violation.
HB 270 : Passed! Chapter 57, SLA 2000 An Act relating to payment for certain examinations in cases of sexual assault.
HB 297 : Passed! Chapter 18, SLA 2000 An Act relating to the certificate of need program; and providing for an effective date.
HB 374 : An Act making appropriations to the University of Alaska for the establishment and operation of the Center for the New Economy and Technology and for improvements to computer science and technology programs; and providing for an effective date.
HCR 8 : Urging the Alaska Railroad Corporation to select an Alaska company for the design and construction of three rail barges and the charter and operation of tugboats for service between Seattle and Alaska as indicated in the Request for Proposal 99-13-18685.
HJR 11 : Passed! Legislative Resolve 8 Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production.
HJR 12 : Passed! Legislative Resolve 5 Relating to federal claims against funds obtained by settlement of state tobacco litigation.
HJR 13 : Passed! Legislative Resolve 14 Relating to using oil spill settlement funds to create a long-term research and monitoring endowment.
HJR 15 : Passed! Legislative Resolve 13 Relating to support for the "American Land Sovereignty Protection Act" in the United States Congress.
SB 186 : Passed! Chapter 3, SLA 2000 An Act relating to a University of Alaska postsecondary education savings program, to the Alaska Higher Education Savings Trust, and to the Alaska advance college tuition savings fund; and providing for an effective date.

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Archive of Past Legislation

Measures sponsored or co-sponsored by Representative Con Bunde

• 20th Legislature
• 19th Legislature
• 18th Legislature

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District Information

Legislative Update Reports

• Legislative Budget & Audit Education Study., 12-12-00
  
• House Committee Chairs., 12-01-00
  
• Community Council News., 11-16-00
  
• Anchorage Zoning Meetings., 11-03-00
  
• Municipal Budget Website., 10-25-00
  
• Free Eye Exam Information., 10-20-00
• High School Exit Exams., 10-10-00
• Useful Websites., 09-26-00
• Oil Prices and the State Budget., 09-11-00
• Hillside & East Anchorage Roads Meetings., 08-29-00
• Old Seward Highway Reconstruction Project., 08-16-00
• Meeting Notices., 08-15-00
• Congressional Mobile Office in Girdwood., 08-10-00
• 142nd Street Closure and House Transportation Hearing on Driving While Under the Influence., 08-03-00
• Roadless Policy Meetings., 06-28-00
• DeArmoun Road Meeting Notice., 06-20-00
• News You Can Use., 06-15-00
• HB 133 Vetoed by Governor Knowles, 05-19-00
• Employee Contracts, 05-06-00
• Budget Issues, 05-03-00
• Bills and Budget Update, 04-21-00
• Adjournment, Meetings, Money, and Bills, 04-11-00
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• Mid-Session District Survey Results, 03-21-00
• House Finance Meets on Budget, 03-01-00
• The Formation, Alteration, or Abolishment of Service Areas, 02-25-00
• Anchorage Caucus Town Meeting, 01-28-00
• Senator Jerry Mackie's $25,000 Permanent Fund Proposal, 01-19-00
• Start of Session, 01-12-00
• Transportation Improvement Program Information, 12-01-99
• Capitol Focus Show on Tourism, 11-16-99
• Subsistence Special Session Update, 10-01-99
• Subsistence Special Session, 09-28-00

Questionnaires, Newsletters, District Letters

• 2000 Summer Newsletter in Adobe Acrobat ".pdf" file format.
  = 116 K
• Rep. Con Bunde's Mid-Session 2000 Survey Results
  
• Letter to District 18 Residents, 02-01-00
  
• 1999 Summer Newsletter in Adobe Acrobat ".pdf" file format.
  = 2073 K
• Questionnaire results from Mid-Session 1999 in Adobe Acrobat ".pdf" file format.
  = 351 K
• 1999 Mid-Session Newsletter and Questionnaire.
• 1998 Summer Newsletter in Adobe Acrobat ".pdf" file format.
  = 101 K
• Letter to District 18 Residents dated February 10, 1998
• District Survey for February 10, 1998 (print or e-mail)
  
• 1997 Summer Newsletter in Adobe Acrobat ".pdf " file format.
  = 45 K



• Representative Bunde's Past District Information Page

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