HOUSE
JOHN HARRIS
21st-26th Legislature (1999 -2010)
District: 35
Party: Republican
1999-2004 Representative
2005-2008 Representative Speaker of the House
2009-2010 Representative
Date/Place of Birth:
October 15, 1957
Glennallen, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Valdez: 1957 - present
Occupation:
Business Owner
Teamster
Spouse:
Nicole
Children:
John Paul
Education:
Valdez High School, Valdez: Graduated 1975
Lincoln Electric Welding School, Cleveland, Ohio
Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Speaker of the House: 2005 - 2008
Joint Armed Services Committee: 2003 - 2006
Ethics Committee: 2005 - 2006
Fisheries Committee: 2005 - 2008
Legislative Council Committee: 2005 - 2008
Rule Committee: 2005 - 2008
Co-Chair, Finance Committee: 2003 - 2004
Joint Armed Services Committee: 2001 - 2002
Finance Committee: 2001 - 2002
Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee: 2001 - 2002
Finance Subcommittees:
- Health & Social Services: 2001 - 2002
- Court System: 2004 - 2008
- Corrections: 2003
- Governor: 2003 - 2008
- Legislature: 2003 - 2008
- University of Alaska: 2003 - 2008
Other Political and Government Positions:
Valdez City Council: 1990 - 1998
Mayor, City of Valdez: 1992 - 1996
Business and Professional Positions:
Owner, Valdez Industrial Supply
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Chambers of Commerce: Valdez, Delta, Glennallen
Prince William Sound Community College Advisory Board
Board Member, Horizons Unlimited
Board Member, Resource of Alaska
Board Member, United Way
St. Frances Xavier Catholic Church
Special Interests:
Flying, traveling, volunteering
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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SALE/LABELING OF MEAT/MILK PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 99 | 06/23/1999 | ||
LOANS FROM AGRICULTURAL REVOL. LOAN FUND | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(S) RES | 02/28/2000 | ||
ELK FARMING | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
FISH AND GAME LICENSES & TAGS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(S) FIN | 04/19/2000 | ||
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY EQUIPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 99 | 06/03/1999 | ||
AK DEFENSE FORCE/NATL GUARD: TRANSPORT | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 00 | 05/04/2000 | ||
APPROVE AK RAILROAD GETTING WHITTIER DOCK | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 00 | 06/01/2000 | ||
FARM OPERATIONS: DISCLOSURE/NUISANCES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) JUD | 02/04/2000 | ||
PROPERTY EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(S) JUD | 04/07/2000 | ||
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSN | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 119 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
NATIONAL BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/26/1999 | ||
NO FED. CLAIM ON STATE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 04/12/1999 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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RAIL/UTILITY EASEMENT TO AK-CANADA BORDER | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 99 | 05/06/1999 | ||
PERS CREDIT FOR NONCERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
(H) FIN | 03/24/1999 | ||
DEPT OF COMMERCE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 99 | 06/09/1999 | ||
BAIL HEARING FOR SEX OFFENDERS | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 95 SLA 00 | 05/31/2000 | ||
JOINT ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE | REPRESENTATIVE MURKOWSKI |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 99 | 04/12/1999 | ||
EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR NAT'L GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 99 | 04/13/1999 | ||
IMMUNITY:CLAIMS ARISING FROM Y2K PROBLEMS | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 79 SLA 99 | 06/29/1999 | ||
RURAL ASSISTANCE HOUSING LOANS | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
(S) FIN | 03/25/1999 | ||
CORPORATE PUBLIC UTILITY REINSTATEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 99 | 06/02/1999 | ||
ENTRY MORATORIA ON PARTICIPANTS/VESSELS | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
(S) RES | 05/10/1999 | ||
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 99 | 06/04/1999 | ||
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 00 | 05/24/2000 | ||
SKI VIOLATIONS BAIL SCHEDULE | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
(S) JUD | 04/12/1999 | ||
PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCES | REPRESENTATIVE SANDERS |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 99 | 06/23/1999 | ||
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 00 | 03/31/2000 | ||
CREDITED SERVICE FOR ON-THE-JOB INJURIES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY AND SAFETY PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 114 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
HOME RULE COMMUNITIES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(S) FIN | 04/11/2000 | ||
DESIGNATING ROWLAND MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
(S) TRA | 01/27/2000 | ||
PAYMENT FOR SEXUAL ABUSE EXAMINATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 00 | 05/16/2000 | ||
REQUIRE HEALTH INS COVERAGE FOR DIABETES | REPRESENTATIVE MURKOWSKI |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 00 | 04/28/2000 | ||
NO SOC SEC. # REQ'D ON HUNT/FISH LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 04/26/2000 | ||
INFO AND INFORMED CONSENT FOR ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 03/30/2000 | ||
FISH AND GAME/REFUGES/HABITAT & USE AREAS | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
(S) RES | 04/13/2000 | ||
APPROVING TRANSFER OF RAILROAD LAND | REPRESENTATIVE MURKOWSKI |
(H) RLS | 04/19/2000 | ||
SALMON PRICE REPORTS/SALE OF FISH | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 00 | 05/19/2000 | ||
ALASKA BID PREF FOR AK RAIL CORP. | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
(S) TRA | 04/27/1999 | ||
SALE OF FOUR DAM POOL | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) L&C | 05/12/1999 | ||
DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(S) STA | 03/17/1999 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/06/1999 | ||
UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT FOR RESEARCH | REPRESENTATIVE THERRIAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 05/26/1999 | ||
NATIONAL MUSEUM WOMEN'S HISTORY AK COUNCI | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 05/11/1999 | ||
REPEAL ESTATE AND GIFT TAX | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 05/26/1999 | ||
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION REPORT | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 05/26/1999 | ||
SURPLUS SALMON TO AID BALKANS | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) STA | 05/10/1999 | ||
CONST AM: SESSION LIMIT/INTERIM COMMITTEE | REPRESENTATIVE HALCRO |
(H) STA | 05/12/1999 | ||
ALASKA-CANADA RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(H) TRA | 03/01/2000 | ||
CONST AM: WILD FOOD RESOURCES | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
(H) FIN | 03/29/2000 | ||
CONST. AM: PROHIBIT WILDLIFE INITIATIVES | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 05/24/2000 | ||
CRIMES OF MURDER & CHILD MURDERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 99 | 06/04/1999 | ||
VICTIMS' RIGHTS/PRISONER'S PFD | SENATOR HALFORD |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/08/2000 | ||
PERS CREDIT FOR NONCERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 99 | 05/14/1999 | ||
NAMING THE CAPITAL SCHOOL BLDG. | SENATOR WARD |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 99 | 05/07/1999 | ||
TROOPER HECK MEMORIAL CORRIDOR | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 99 | 05/14/1999 | ||
NATIVE LANGUAGE EDUCATION | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 99 | 06/24/1999 | ||
COLLECTION OF UNPAID WAGES/WAGE PAYMENTS | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
MANDATORY 99-YEAR TERM OF IMPRISONMENT | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
REPEAL OF REGULATIONS BY LEGISLATURE | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) PERMNTLY FILED | 05/19/1999 | ||
KOSOVO CONFLICT | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 05/26/1999 | ||
VOLUNTARY SCHOOL PRAYER | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 06/22/1999 |
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)