SENATE
JOHNNY ELLIS
15th-29th Legislature (1987 -2016)
District: H
Party: Democrat
1987-1992 Representative
1993-2004 Senator
2005-2006 Senator Senate Minority Leader
2007-2010 Senator Senate Majority Leader
2011-2012 Senator
2013-2014 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2013)
2015-2016 Senator
:
Date
and Place of Birth:
March 13, 1960
Springfield, MO
Occupation:
Former Business Owner, Alaska Natural
(Wholesale Alaska Gift Items), Macuir Company
Commissioner:
Western Interstate Commission for
Higher Education (WICHE)
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage, 1975-present
Education:
High School - Bartlett, 1975-79
College - University of
Alaska Anchorage, 1978-79; Claremont McKenna College,
1979-82, B.A. (honors)
Political and Government Positions:
Senate Rules
Chair, Present
Commissioner, Western Interstate Commission on Higher
Education, present Childrens
Caucus, 1987-present American Council for Young Political
Leaders, present Co-Chair, 2007-2010 Senate Majority Leader,
1998 member of Mental Health
Parity Task Force,
Health Resources & Access Task Force, 1991-92 Co-Chair,
Family Support Task
Force, 1989-90 Co-Chair, Adolescent Pregnancy and
Parenting Task Force, 1990
Chair, House Rules Committee, 1990-92 Chair, House Health,
Education & Social
Services Committee, 1988-90 Co-Chair/Founder, Tourism
Working Group, 1987-89
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
Board of Directors,
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center; Board of Directors,
Blacks in Alaska History Project, Inc.; Board
Member, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska; Board
Member, Food Bank of
Anchorage Advisory Board; Fairview Community Council;
Board Member, Anchorage
Economic Development Corporation; Member, Anchorage
Waterways Council; Member, Alaska Women’s Lobby; Business
and
Professional Women/USA; Member, We the People Committee;
Member, Key Campaign to advocate for people with
disabilities
Other:
1st Annual Senator Johnny Ellis Community Service
Award, 2000,
Alaska Community Service Commission, Alaska Business and
Professional Women
Appreciation Award, 2000 ACLU Legislator of the Year
Award, 1996 Alaska Public
Health Association Award for Community Service, 1996
Advocate for Alaska’s Children
Award, 1998 Excellence Award, Anchorage Association for
Education of Young Children,
1995 Primary Health Care Award Winner; Outstanding
Representative, Standing
Together Against Rape Golden Key Award, Key Campaign for
Developmental Disabilities
Recipient, Mayor’s Award for Historical Preservation
Special
Interests:
Travel, reading, politics and history
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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ALASKA HEALTHY START PROGRAM | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 01/11/1993 | ||
MEDICAID FOR CERTAIN DISABLED CHILDREN | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 04/07/1993 | ||
VALIDITY OF POWERS OF ATTORNEY | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) JUD | 01/11/1993 | ||
AIDEA BONDS: ANCHORAGE SEAFOOD FACILITY | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 03/19/1993 | ||
APPR: MARICULTURE TECHNICAL CENTER | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) RES | 01/11/1993 | ||
APPR: WEST ANCHORAGE HIGH SCHOOL | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 02/25/1993 | ||
EXTEND STEP PROGRAM TWO YEARS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) STA | 01/11/1993 | ||
RESTRICTIONS ON DNA TESTING | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 02/11/1993 | ||
PROHIBIT LOUD VEHICLE SOUND SYSTEMS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) TRA | 04/15/1993 | ||
ADD "CAT" TO SCHEDULE IA DRUG LIST | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 94 | 05/08/1994 | ||
STUDENT LOANS FOR HEALTH CARE EDUCATION | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 01/10/1994 | ||
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION ESTABLISHED | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 01/24/1994 | ||
EXTEND FOSTER CARE REVIEW PANEL | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) L&C | 04/12/1994 | ||
PUBLIC SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) STA | 02/14/1994 | ||
CREATE EDUCATION ENDOWMENT | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 01/11/1993 | ||
EXPORT OF ALASKA OIL | SENATOR ELLIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 02/28/1994 | ||
URGE FEDERAL FEE ON IMPORTED OIL | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) O&G | 02/19/1993 | ||
RUN-OFF ELECTION: GOV. & LT. GOV. | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) STA | 01/10/1994 | ||
RESTRUCTURE PERMANENT FUND | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) JUD | 03/16/1994 | ||
SUPPORTING FEDERAL EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) L&C | 01/26/1994 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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REGULATION OF HOME CARE PROVIDERS | REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 94 | 05/23/1994 | ||
PROTECT ELDERLY AND DISABLED ADULTS | REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 94 | 06/09/1994 | ||
ANTI-STALKING LAW | REPRESENTATIVE TOOHEY |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 93 | 05/27/1993 | ||
STATE SHARE OF FEDERAL GAS ROYALTIES | REPRESENTATIVE HANLEY |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
EARLY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PATERNITY | REPRESENTATIVE B.DAVIS |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 94 | 06/06/1994 | ||
MUNICIPAL INVENTORY TAX EXEMPTION:EXPORTS | REPRESENTATIVE TOOHEY |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 93 | 06/24/1993 | ||
EXTEND COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE PARNELL |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 93 | 06/18/1993 | ||
FUEL STATE AUTO FLEET WITH NATURAL GAS | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
CHAPTER 122 SLA 94 | 06/28/1994 | ||
STATE LONG-TERM PLANNING | REPRESENTATIVE PARNELL |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/29/1994 | ||
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL GIRLS STATE | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/10/1993 | ||
ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 05/26/1993 | ||
ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 05/23/1994 | ||
IN MEMORIAM THURGOOD MARSHALL | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/18/1993 | ||
REPEAL 100 HOUR RULE FOR AFDC PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 04/05/1994 | ||
RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) JUD | 03/16/1993 | ||
PAY EQUITY BASED ON VALUE OF WORK | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S) L&C | 02/11/1994 | ||
STATE AID FOR EDUCATION | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES | 01/11/1993 | ||
ANTI-STALKING LAW | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) JUD | 03/15/1993 | ||
MISC. GRANDPARENT VISITATION RIGHTS | SENATOR DONLEY |
(H) JUD | 05/03/1994 | ||
ANTI-STALKING LAW | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) STA | 01/11/1993 | ||
PAYMENT FOR ABORTION SERVICES | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S) HES | 01/22/1993 | ||
APPROP: KACHEMAK BAY ST. PK.TIMBER RIGHTS | SENATOR LITTLE |
(S) RES | 01/22/1993 | ||
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEES | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(H) RLS | 05/10/1994 | ||
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 93 | 05/27/1993 | ||
DEADLINES FOR FUNDING EDUCATION | SENATOR LITTLE |
(S) HES | 04/24/1993 | ||
MEDICAID COVERAGE OF MIDWIFE SERVICES | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
APPRO: EXXON VALDEZ RESTORATION PROJECTS | SENATOR LINCOLN |
(S) O&G | 02/05/1993 | ||
STATE HEALTH RESOURCES AUTHORITY | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) HES | 03/02/1993 | ||
NATIVE LANGUAGE EDUCATION | SENATOR LINCOLN |
(S) HES | 01/26/1994 | ||
AIDEA BONDS; BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROG. | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 93 | 05/26/1993 | ||
BOARD OF ARCH/ENGINEERS/SURVEYORS EXT. | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) RLS | 04/23/1993 | ||
APPROP:EDUCATION FUNDING/SCHOOL DEBT FY95 | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) CRA | 01/10/1994 | ||
NO FEE FOR CAR REGISTRATION IN PERSON | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S) STA | 01/10/1994 | ||
STATE-RELATED USE OF RECYCLED PAPER | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 01/10/1994 | ||
APPROP: UAA 600 BED DORMITORY | SENATOR KELLY |
(S) FIN | 01/28/1994 | ||
PAY PHYSICIAN ASSTS UNDER MEDICAID | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) FIN | 03/31/1994 | ||
MANAGEMENT COOK INLET/KENAI RIVER SALMON | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RES | 01/12/1994 | ||
TASK FORCE ON RECYLING INDUSTRIES | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 02/02/1994 | ||
OBSTRUCTING HEALTH CARE FACILITIES | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S) HES | 02/11/1994 | ||
DRUG FREE RECREATION AND YOUTH CENTERS | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 94 | 06/03/1994 | ||
TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 03/10/1993 | ||
HEALTH CARE REFORM | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 03/17/1994 | ||
GOLD RUSH CENTENNIAL DECADE | SENATOR SHARP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 04/22/1994 | ||
TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 04/08/1994 | ||
HONORING TOMMY MOE | SENATOR KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 04/19/1994 | ||
LIMITING TERMS OF LEGISLATORS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) JUD | 01/22/1993 | ||
REAPPORTIONMENT BOARD & REAPPORTIONMENT | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S) STA | 01/11/1993 | ||
THANK MEXICO FOR GRAY WHALE PROTECTION | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) JUD | 03/22/1994 | ||
RUSSIAN NUCLEAR WASTE IN ARCTIC OCEAN | SENATOR LINCOLN |
(S) STA | 03/31/1993 | ||
REPEAL 100 HOUR RULE FOR AFDC PROGRAM | SENATOR LINCOLN |
(S) HES | 04/15/1993 | ||
FED CONST AM RE: CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S) STA | 05/03/1993 | ||
DISAPPROVING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 84 | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) HES | 02/24/1993 |