SENATE
HOLLIS FRENCH
23rd-28th Legislature (2003 -2014)
Senator Hollis French
District: M
Party: Democrat
District: M
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2003-2012 Senator
2013-2014 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2014)
2003-2012 Senator
2013-2014 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2014)
:
Date
and Place of Birth:
October 11, 1958
Newton, Massachusetts
Occupation:
Lawyer, small business owner
Spouse:
Peggy Pepper French
Children:
Christopher
Residency in Alaska:
1978 to present - Anchorage
Education:
Summit County High School, 1972-1976, Diploma
University
of Colorado, 1976-1977; University of Alaska, 1986-1990,
B.A. English; Cornell Law School, 1992-1995, J.D.
Political and Government Positions:
Assistant District Attorney, 1996-2002; law clerk to
superior court judge, 1995-1996.
Business and Professional Positions:
Co-owner, French Apartments, 1989-present; lead operator,
ARCO, 1991-1992; production operator, ARCO, 1984-1990, Shell
Oil Company, 1980-1984.
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
Alaska Bar Association, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Challenge
Alaska, Access Alaska, MADD, Underage Drinking Task Force.
Special
Interests:
Hiking, skiing, climbing, running, reading, family camping
trips.
Other:
Victims for Justice, High 5 Award, 2002; MADD Volunteer
Award, 1999; climbed Mt. McKinley to the summit twice.
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHICS: EXECUTIVE BRANCH & MUNICIPAL | SENATORS FRENCH, ELTON, MCGUIRE, WIELECHOWSKI, THOMAS, HUGGINS |
(H) JUD | 03/12/2007 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURES | SENATORS FRENCH, ELTON, MCGUIRE, WIELECHOWSKI, THOMAS, HUGGINS |
(H) JUD | 03/12/2007 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 04/02/2007 | ||
| PUBLIC ACCESS TO FISHING STREAMS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) RES | 02/02/2007 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOW TINTING | SENATOR FRENCH |
(H) RLS | 04/05/2008 | ||
| LIMITED LICENSE IGNITION INTERLOCK | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) JUD | 03/23/2007 | ||
| POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) L&C | 02/28/2007 | ||
| STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) RLS | 04/04/2007 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 02/19/2008 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP EMPLOYER LIABILITY | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 02/29/2008 | ||
| PEACE OFFICERS/FIRE FIGHTER RETIREMENT | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) STA | 02/25/2008 | ||
| RESTRICT ACCESS TO ALCOHOL | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) STA | 04/20/2007 | ||
| MANDATORY UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 03/14/2008 | ||
| REPORT YOUTH INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL CONDUCT | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) HES | 05/02/2007 | ||
| OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) RES | 05/10/2007 | ||
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS & SEAT BELTS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(H) RLS | 04/11/2008 | ||
| DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 04/01/2008 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POSTSECONDARY MEDICAL & OTHER EDUC. PROG. | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 07 | 03/28/2007 | ||
| INFANTS WHO ARE SAFELY SURRENDERED | REPRESENTATIVES LEDOUX, GRUENBERG, LYNN, HARRIS, NEUMAN, WILSON, DAHLSTROM, GARDNER, OLSON, DOLL, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 08 | 02/11/2008 | ||
| ESTABLISHING SUSAN BUTCHER DAY | REPRESENTATIVES GUTTENBERG, KERTTULA, NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 08 | 02/28/2008 | ||
| PERSONAL INFORMATION & CONSUMER CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, GARA |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
| EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 07 | 02/20/2007 | ||
| CRIMES/ALCOHOL/DRIVERS LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVES SAMUELS, STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 07 | 06/25/2007 | ||
| PERM. FUND DIV.: CONTRIBUTION/EXECUTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 08 | 05/23/2008 | ||
| OFFERING PROMOTIONAL CHECKS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 08 | 04/09/2008 | ||
| CRIMES : DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS | REPRESENTATIVE DOLL |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
| CAMPAIGN FINANCE/ETHICS | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GATTO |
CHAPTER 95 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
| MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: COMBAT RELATED DEATH | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
| IMPERSONATING A PUBLIC SERVANT | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 08 | 06/06/2008 | ||
| REPEAT OFFENDER'S ASSAULTS/ANIMAL CRUELTY | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, GARA, DAHLSTROM, FAIRCLOUGH, JOHNSON, BUCH, HARRIS, DOLL |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
| COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 08 | 02/13/2008 | ||
| CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT: FINGERPRINTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 04/05/2007 | ||
| 2007 NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 04/27/2007 | ||
| WASHINGTON CONTAINER FEE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/28/2007 | ||
| STATE'S CONTROL OF NATIONAL GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE ROSES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 05/28/2007 | ||
| OPPOSE FEDERAL ID REQUIREMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 68 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| FEDERAL FUNDING FOR DNA TESTING | REPRESENTATIVE ROSES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 07/23/2008 | ||
| FAILURE TO REPORT CRIMES | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) FIN | 02/22/2007 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 07 | 07/09/2007 | ||
| CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 07 | 07/31/2007 | ||
| TUITION FOR OUT-OF-HOME- CARE CHILDREN | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 07 | 07/17/2007 | ||
| OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX: EXPENDITURES | SENATOR WAGONER |
(H) FIN | 05/11/2007 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) FIN | 03/14/2007 | ||
| ESTABLISHING A RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) RES | 02/26/2007 | ||
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 07 | 07/17/2007 | ||
| ALASKA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BD ALLOCATION | SENATOR OLSON |
(H) FIN | 05/12/2007 | ||
| APPROP: TOURISM MARKETING | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) STA | 03/28/2007 | ||
| TRAFFICKING/PROSTITUTION/SEXUAL ABUSE | SENATOR DYSON |
(S) JUD | 04/20/2007 | ||
| SEX OFFENDERS/CHILD KIDNAPPERS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 08 | 05/27/2008 | ||
| PUBLIC FINANCE WEBSITE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) CALENDAR 4/13 | 04/13/2008 | ||
| PROHIBIT STATE SPENDING FOR REAL ID ACT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 08 | 05/28/2008 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) RLS | 04/13/2008 | ||
| PURPLE HEART TRAIL | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 08 | 05/03/2008 | ||
| HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 07/01/2008 | ||
| GOVERNOR'S SUMMIT ON EARLY LEARNING | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) RLS | 04/04/2008 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN | SENATOR DAVIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| WASHINGTON CONTAINER FEE | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) L&C | 02/14/2007 | ||
| MEDICARE RATES IN ALASKA | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 07/23/2008 | ||
| SENATE VPSO TASK FORCE | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 6 | 06/13/2007 |
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)