HOUSE
ETHAN BERKOWITZ
20th-24th Legislature (1997 -2006)
House Minority Leader
District: 26
Party: Democrat
1997-2004 Representative
2005-2006 Representative Minority Leader
Date/Place of Birth:
2/4/62; San Francisco, CA
Occupation:
Attorney, Businessman
Spouse:
Mara Kimmel
Children:
Hannah, Noah
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage, South addition; 1990-present
Education:
College/University - Harvard College, 1979-83, A.B., Government and Economics (w/honors)
Post Graduate - Cambridge University, 1985-86, Masters of Philosophy, Polar Studies; University of California, Hastings College of Law, 1987-90, J.D.
Political and Government Positions:
State Representative 1997-present; Assistant District Attorney, Anchorage District Attorney's Office; Law Clerk, Alaska State Court of Appeals; Enforcement Officer, United States Antarctic Program.
Business and Professional Positions:
Director, Institute of the North; Partner, EZR Co.; Part Owner, Snow City Cafe; Exporter, United Exporters Company
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Board Member: Boys & Girls Club of Anchorage; Special Olympics; Community Dispute Resolution Center; Board Member (ex officio), Anchorage Economic Development Corporation; Board Member, Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (Ep S CoR)
Special Interests:
Hockey, fishing, travel, reading
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPROP: LONGEVITY BONUS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GUTTENBERG, KAPSNER, BERKOWITZ, CRAWFORD, KERTTULA |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2005 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: ANABOLIC STEROIDS | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) HES | 01/19/2005 | ||
| SALE/SECURITIZATION OF STATE ROYALTY OIL | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) RES | 04/01/2005 | ||
| HEALTH COURT TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) HES | 04/01/2005 | ||
| UNIFIED PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) O&G | 05/08/2005 | ||
| ENERGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) FIN | 02/08/2006 | ||
| ALASKA COMMISSION ON HEALTH CARE | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) FIN | 04/28/2006 | ||
| REVENUE SHARING ENDOWMENT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) W&M | 01/27/2006 | ||
| CONST AM: BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT | REPRESENTATIVES ROKEBERG, BERKOWITZ |
(H) W&M | 01/10/2005 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYDROGEN ENERGY RESEARCH PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) FIN | 04/19/2005 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
(S) FIN | 05/05/2006 | ||
| JOSEPH C WILLIAMS, SR., COASTAL TRAIL | REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 05 | 04/20/2005 | ||
| TRANSPORTATION OF DEAD BODIES | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) HES | 01/10/2005 | ||
| NATIONAL GUARD INSURANCE & OTHER RELIEF | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(S) FIN | 04/29/2006 | ||
| SCHOOLS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
(S) HES | 04/06/2005 | ||
| TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(S) FIN | 02/01/2006 | ||
| FOUNDATION FORMULA INFLATION ADJUSTMENT | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDU | 02/16/2005 | ||
| YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
(S) FIN | 04/15/2005 | ||
| REQUIRED ID FOR PURCHASING ALCOHOL | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(S) RLS | 05/08/2006 | ||
| EXEC. BRANCH ETHICS: FINANCIAL INTERESTS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) JUD | 01/25/2006 | ||
| PERM FUND CORP. INVESTMENTS/REGULATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 05 | 06/24/2005 | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT RIGHTS:STAFF GENDER | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FIN | 04/04/2005 | ||
| GAMBLE-SPERL UAS JOINT USE FACILITY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE STAFFING | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(H) MLV | 02/08/2006 | ||
| SOCIAL WORKER CASELOADS & WORKLOADS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HES | 02/08/2006 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURES | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) JUD | 04/14/2006 | ||
| NET PRODUCTION TAX ON OIL | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) RES | 02/17/2006 | ||
| OIL AND GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FIN | 07/25/2006 | ||
| IN-STATE NATURAL GAS NEEDS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 05/17/2005 | ||
| REESTABLISH INFO INFRASTRUCTURE TASKFORCE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 05/22/2006 | ||
| PARENTS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 05/27/2005 | ||
| PEBBLE COPPER DEPOSIT MANAGEMENT PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
(H) RES | 02/01/2006 | ||
| AK CLIMATE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 07/07/2006 | ||
| NO MILK TAX | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(S) RLS | 01/13/2006 | ||
| LABELING OF FISH /SHELLFISH PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 05/19/2005 | ||
| COLLECT MORE EXXON VALDEZ SPILL DAMAGES | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) RES | 02/22/2006 | ||
| SUPPORTING IN-STATE MED. CARE FOR VETS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(H) HES | 03/03/2006 | ||
| ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 |