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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FARM OPERATIONS:DISCLOSURE/NUISANCES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RES | 04/06/2001 | ||
AVIATION & AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 01 | 06/29/2001 | ||
PERS BENEFITS FOR PARK RANGERS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) STA | 03/22/2001 | ||
EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS UNDER AGE 19 | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) L&C | 04/02/2001 | ||
LAND SURVEY STANDARDS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) L&C | 04/02/2001 | ||
SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SELECTIVE SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVES MURKOWSKI, HARRIS, MULDER, JAMES |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 02 | 06/27/2002 | ||
FISHERY ENHANCEMENT LOANS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) FIN | 03/04/2002 | ||
WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD PANELS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) FIN | 03/01/2002 | ||
WATER RIGHTS AMENDMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RES | 02/08/2002 | ||
AGRICULT. PROG.COORDINATOR/ANIMAL FEED | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) FIN | 04/12/2002 | ||
PRICES PAID BY MILK PROCESSING PLANTS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) L&C | 02/15/2002 | ||
MECHANICAL CODE | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) L&C | 02/15/2002 | ||
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) L&C | 02/15/2002 | ||
MUNICIPAL TAXATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 117 SLA 02 | 07/05/2002 | ||
EXTEND FEDERAL TANF GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) HES | 03/22/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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MINIMUM WAGE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 02 | 07/01/2002 | ||
DENTISTS/DENTAL HYGIENISTS & ASSISTANTS | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 01 | 05/09/2001 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
FOUNDATION FORMULA INCREASE | REPRESENTATIVE STEVENS |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 04/27/2001 | ||
CIVIL LIABILITY AND LIVESTOCK | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 04/24/2001 | ||
PUBLIC UTILITY JOINT ACTION AGENCIES | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
(H) RLS | 02/28/2001 | ||
QUALIFIED CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES | REPRESENTATIVE MURKOWSKI |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
ALASKA HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(S) HES | 02/20/2002 | ||
SCREENING NEWBORNS FOR HEARING ABILITY | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
(H) FIN | 04/21/2001 | ||
APPROP: POWER PROJECTS BONDS | REPRESENTATIVE LANCASTER |
(S) FIN | 05/11/2002 | ||
APPROP: KAKE-PETERSBURG INTERTIE | REPRESENTATIVE LANCASTER |
(H) L&C | 03/12/2001 | ||
COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSE & PERMIT FEES | REPRESENTATIVE STEVENS |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 01 | 05/09/2001 | ||
AQUATIC FARMS FOR SHELLFISH | REPRESENTATIVE SCALZI |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
RAIL AND UTILITY CORRIDOR TO CANADA | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(S) RES | 02/01/2002 | ||
RIGHT-OF-WAY TO DENALI BOR. FOR RR/UTIL. | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 02 | 01/16/2002 | ||
AG REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROPERTY DISPOSAL | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(H) RLS | 04/24/2001 | ||
LIMITS ON RIGHT TO PRIVACY | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
(H) RLS | 05/06/2001 | ||
SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
(S) FIN | 05/10/2002 | ||
APRIL 2001 SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 04/10/2001 | ||
NORTH SLOPE NATURAL GAS PIPELINE ROUTING | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
(S) RLS | 04/24/2001 | ||
ROADLESS POLICY | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/09/2001 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 02/28/2001 | ||
SUPPORT WAR ON TERRORISM & SUPPORT PEACE | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 04/12/2002 | ||
SALMON LABELING | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 60 | 05/17/2002 | ||
MOBILE HOME PARK EVICTION NOTICE | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 02 | 06/06/2002 | ||
RIGHT-OF-WAY LEASING ACT | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 01 | 04/27/2001 | ||
FRED ZHAROFF MEMORIAL BRIDGE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 01 | 04/10/2001 | ||
NO GAS PIPELINE OVER BEAUFORT SEA | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 01 | 05/16/2001 | ||
F-22 RAPTOR AIRCRAFT AT ELMENDORF AFB | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 03/09/2001 | ||
VOTING SITES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 03/27/2001 | ||
US COAST GUARD FUNDING | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 04/23/2001 | ||
OPPOSE CANADIAN FEE TO TRANSPORT FIREARMS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 04/27/2001 | ||
CHILEAN FARMED SALMON | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 07/07/2001 | ||
FEDERAL GUN POLICIES | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 07/07/2001 | ||
NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN JUNEAU | SENATOR ELTON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 07/07/2001 | ||
TAX EXEMPT BONDS TO FUND VETERANS LOANS | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 52 | 05/03/2002 |
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)