http://www.housemajority.org Audio/Video Clips from Representative Bill Thomas en http://housemajority.org/images/houmaj.jpg http://www.housemajority.org 144 144 Audio/Video Clips from Representative Bill Thomas House Majority Press Rep. Bill Thomas Media Podcast Audio/Video Clips from Representative Bill Thomas alaska,state,legislature,house,representatives,representative,government,capitol,capital,juneau,republican,democrat,juneau House Majority Press enews@housemajority.org no no alaska,state,legislature,house,representatives,representative,government,capitol,capital,juneau,republican,democrat,juneau Technology/Software How-To Photo Image Rep. Bill Thomas Sen. Charlie Huggins http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2481-2/kito_presentation_20100416p.jpg Sen. Charlie Huggins (left,) R-Wasilla, and Rep. Bill Thomas (right,) R-Haines, laugh while former AFN President and UA Regent Sam Kito, Jr., speaks about his brother Harry today during a recess of the House and Senate floor sessions. The Joint Legislative Veteran's Caucus presented Mr. Kito, a former Marine, with a sketch of his brother, who died in combat during Vietnam. The sketch was commissioned from a photo of Harry Kito taken during his time in the armed services. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:42:46 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=360&leg=26 no Sen. Charlie Huggins and Rep. Bill Thomas laugh while former AFN President and UA Regent Sam Kito, Jr., speaks about his brother Sen. Charlie Huggins (left,) R-Wasilla, and Rep. Bill Thomas (right,) R-Haines, laugh while former AFN President and UA Regent Sam Kito, Jr., speaks about his brother Harry today during a recess of the House and Senate floor sessions. The Joint Legislative Veteran's Caucus presented Mr. Kito, a former Marine, with a sketch of his brother, who died in combat during Vietnam. The sketch was commissioned from a photo of Harry Kito taken during his time in the armed services. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Bill Thomas http://housemajority.org/thomas/audio/26/thomas_2010040701a.mp3 Representative Bill Thomas, R-Haines, comments on the passage of House Bill 344, his legislation extending the Salmon Product Development Tax Credit through Dec. 31, 2015. Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:30:31 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=346&leg=26 no 00:00:33 Rep. Thomas comments on the passage of HB 344 Representative Bill Thomas, R-Haines, comments on the passage of House Bill 344, his legislation extending the Salmon Product Development Tax Credit through Dec. 31, 2015. nonadult Photo Image Rep. Bill Thomas http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2351-2/potd_lb_amp_a_thomas_20100330p.jpg Rep. Bill Thomas(back-center), R-Haines, watching Legislative Finance Division Director David Teal briefing the Joint Legislative Budget & Audit Committee during its hearing today at the Capitol. Director Teal was testifying on a pair of requests for participation, or RPLs, which require legislative approval. The RPLs were discussed before the committee entered into executive session to take action on the statewide audit. The LB&A Committee was established by statute to monitor and report on the performance of state agencies, and to annually review their long-range operating plans, making recommendations to the full legislature accordingly. The Committee is also charged with preparing annual reports on state agencies that perform lending or investment functions, such as the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, Alaska House Finance Corporation and Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority. (AS 24.20.206) Also pictured are Rep. Mike Doogan, D-Anchorage, and House Finance Committee Co-Chair Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak/Mat-Su. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:28:11 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=335&leg=26 no 00:00:33 Rep. Thomas watching Legislative Finance Division Director David Teal briefing the Joint Legislative Budget & Audit Committe Rep. Bill Thomas(back-center), R-Haines, watching Legislative Finance Division Director David Teal briefing the Joint Legislative Budget & Audit Committee during its hearing today at the Capitol. Director Teal was testifying on a pair of requests for participation, or RPLs, which require legislative approval. The RPLs were discussed before the committee entered into executive session to take action on the statewide audit. The LB&A Committee was established by statute to monitor and report on the performance of state agencies, and to annually review their long-range operating plans, making recommendations to the full legislature accordingly. The Committee is also charged with preparing annual reports on state agencies that perform lending or investment functions, such as the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, Alaska House Finance Corporation and Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority. (AS 24.20.206) Also pictured are Rep. Mike Doogan, D-Anchorage, and House Finance Committee Co-Chair Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak/Mat-Su. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Bill Thomas http://housemajority.org/thomas/audio/26/thomas_2010032501a.mp3 Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, sponsored HB 334, which passed the House on March 25. HB 354 provides new directives and restrictions for the court system to follow in child custody cases when one parent or family member is, or will be, deployed. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:27:50 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=323&leg=26 no 00:00:35 Rep. Thomas comments on the passage of HB 334 Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, sponsored HB 334, which passed the House on March 25. HB 354 provides new directives and restrictions for the court system to follow in child custody cases when one parent or family member is, or will be, deployed. nonadult Photo Image Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom Rep. Bill Thomas Rep. Berta Gardner Sen. Bill Wielechowski Sen. Charlie Huggins http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2315-1/hb274_bill_signing_2010032202p.jpg Alaska Governor Sean Parnell signing House Bill 274 today at the Capitol. The bill, sponsored by House Rules Chair Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, establishes August 7 as Purple Heart Day. Representatives Bill Thomas, R-Haines, and Berta Gardner, D-Anchorage, were prime co-sponsors of the bill. Also pictured are Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, Co-Chair of the Joint Armed Services Committee, and Senator Charlie Huggins, R-Mat-Su, Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Veterans Caucus. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:17:58 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=311&leg=26 no 00:00:35 Gov. Sean Parnell signs HB274 today at the capitol Alaska Governor Sean Parnell signing House Bill 274 today at the Capitol. The bill, sponsored by House Rules Chair Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, establishes August 7 as Purple Heart Day. Representatives Bill Thomas, R-Haines, and Berta Gardner, D-Anchorage, were prime co-sponsors of the bill. Also pictured are Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, Co-Chair of the Joint Armed Services Committee, and Senator Charlie Huggins, R-Mat-Su, Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Veterans Caucus. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Bill Thomas http://housemajority.org/thomas/audio/26/thomas_2010032201a.mp3 Representative Bill Thomas, R-Haines, comments on the passage of House Bill 245, his legislation creating uniform licensure criteria for optometrists in Alaska by reducing the current three levels of licensure to one, which will standardize care and reduce confusion among the public. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:38:27 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=309&leg=26 no 00:00:24 Rep. Thomas discusses the passage of HB245 by the House Representative Bill Thomas, R-Haines, comments on the passage of House Bill 245, his legislation creating uniform licensure criteria for optometrists in Alaska by reducing the current three levels of licensure to one, which will standardize care and reduce confusion among the public. nonadult Video Clip Rep. Bill Thomas Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom http://housemajority.org/thomas/video/26/thomas_2010030501v.mp4 Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, and Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, discuss House Bill 334, which deals with military deployment and child custody. The pair comment on aspects of the bill, it's effect on state law and what the measure would mean to Alaska military servicemen and women. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:15:01 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=280&leg=26 no 00:10:28 [VIDEO] Thomas, Dahlstrom discuss HB 334 Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, and Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, discuss House Bill 334, which deals with military deployment and child custody. The pair comment on aspects of the bill, it's effect on state law and what the measure would mean to Alaska military servicemen and women. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Bill Thomas Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom http://housemajority.org/thomas/audio/26/thomas_2010030501a.mp3 Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, and Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, discuss House Bill 334, which deals with military deployment and child custody. The pair comment on aspects of the bill, it's effect on state law and what the measure would mean to Alaska military servicemen and women. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:06:12 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=279&leg=26 no 00:10:28 [AUDIO] Thomas, Dahlstrom discuss HB 334 Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, and Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, discuss House Bill 334, which deals with military deployment and child custody. The pair comment on aspects of the bill, it's effect on state law and what the measure would mean to Alaska military servicemen and women. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Bill Thomas http://housemajority.org/thomas/audio/26/thomas_20100209a.mp3 Rep. Bill Thomas further relates the Bush Caucus wants to hear from the regional corporations about their successes and impacts they have on Alaska's economy. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:09:11 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=219&leg=26 no 00:00:30 Rep. Thomas Explains that the Bush Caucus has Invited Several Regional Corporations to Thursday's Hearing Rep. Bill Thomas further relates the Bush Caucus wants to hear from the regional corporations about their successes and impacts they have on Alaska's economy. nonadult Video Clip Rep. Bill Thomas http://housemajority.org/thomas/video/26/thomas2009041401v.mp4 The Alaska State Legislature's Joint Veteran's Caucus dedicated a memorial display to Alaska Territorial Guard members Tuesday, April 14. Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, and Sen. Charlie Huggins, R-Wasilla, recognized the contributions that ATG members made in time for the 50th anniversary of their disbandment. U.S. Army veteran Sigmund Edwards of Yakutat then shares his story of returning home from serving in World War II. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:06:40 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=172&leg=26 no Alaska Territorial Guard memorial Dedication Ceremony The Alaska State Legislature's Joint Veteran's Caucus dedicated a memorial display to Alaska Territorial Guard members Tuesday, April 14. Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, and Sen. Charlie Huggins, R-Wasilla, recognized the contributions that ATG members made in time for the 50th anniversary of their disbandment. U.S. Army veteran Sigmund Edwards of Yakutat then shares his story of returning home from serving in World War II. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Bill Thomas http://housemajority.org/thomas/audio/26/20090413_Thomas_HJR31.mp3 Rep. Thomas explains what HJR 31 accomplishes. Current law does not allow members of the armed services to authorize non-family members to make funeral arrangements and care for their remains. The Honor the WISH Act would allow soldiers to designate non-relatives to direct disposition of their remains. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:58:39 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=159&leg=26 no Rep. Thomas Explains What HJR 31 Accomplishes Rep. Thomas explains what HJR 31 accomplishes. Current law does not allow members of the armed services to authorize non-family members to make funeral arrangements and care for their remains. The Honor the WISH Act would allow soldiers to designate non-relatives to direct disposition of their remains. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Bill Thomas http://housemajority.org/thomas/audio/26/20090413_Thomas_HJR25.mp3 Rep. Thomas discusses why classifying alaska's hydro power projects as renewable would open many sources of federal funding. Currently, the federal government does not recognize hydroelectric power as renewable or alternative. However, in states like Alaska, where high elevation lakes and river systems are so abundant, hydroelectric power can greatly decrease, if not displace, diesel generated power. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:47:38 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=158&leg=26 no Rep. Thomas Discusses Why Classifying Alaska's Hydro Power Projects as Renewable Would Open Many Sources of Federal Funding Rep. Thomas discusses why classifying alaska's hydro power projects as renewable would open many sources of federal funding. Currently, the federal government does not recognize hydroelectric power as renewable or alternative. However, in states like Alaska, where high elevation lakes and river systems are so abundant, hydroelectric power can greatly decrease, if not displace, diesel generated power. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Bill Thomas http://housemajority.org/thomas/audio/26/20090324_Thomas_Spill_anniversary.mp3 Rep. Thomas comments on the Exxon Valdez oil spill's effects on the community of Cordova, within his district, and the changes seen there today. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:41:05 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=109&leg=26 no Rep. Thomas Comments on the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Anniversary Rep. Thomas comments on the Exxon Valdez oil spill's effects on the community of Cordova, within his district, and the changes seen there today. nonadult