HOUSE
JOHN HARRIS
21st-26th Legislature (1999 -2010)
Speaker of the House
District: 12
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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CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, RAMRAS, HAWKER, CHENAULT, SAMUELS, FAIRCLOUGH, NEUMAN, OLSON, DAHLSTROM, SEATON, JOHNSON |
(H) JUD | 03/07/2007 | ||
CAMPAIGN FINANCE/LOBBYING/CONSULTING | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, MEYER, HAWKER, CHENAULT, SAMUELS, FAIRCLOUGH, NEUMAN, WILSON, LEDOUX, THOMAS, RAMRAS, JOHNSON |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
THE STATE FLAG | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, HAWKER, DAHLSTROM, WILSON |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 07 | 03/15/2007 | ||
INFANTS WHO ARE SAFELY SURRENDERED | REPRESENTATIVES LEDOUX, GRUENBERG, LYNN, HARRIS, NEUMAN, WILSON, DAHLSTROM, GARDNER, OLSON, DOLL, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 08 | 02/11/2008 | ||
LONG-RANGE FISCAL PLAN | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, HARRIS, DOLL, WILSON |
(H) W&M | 01/16/2007 | ||
PROCLAMATION CALLING A SPECIAL SESSION | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 07 | 05/28/2007 | ||
RESIGN IN ORDER TO RUN FOR OFFICE | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) STA | 02/14/2007 | ||
TOURISM CONTRACT: STATE FUNDS AND MATCH | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 08 | 06/18/2008 | ||
RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND/TASK FORCE/ASSIST. | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
SPORT FISHING GUIDE RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
AQUATIC FARM PRODUCTS/FISHERIES LOANS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS BY REQUEST |
(S) FIN | 04/08/2008 | ||
EMPLOYMENT TAX EXEMPTION: SPILL RESPONSE | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, SEATON |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
REPEAT OFFENDER'S ASSAULTS/ANIMAL CRUELTY | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, GARA, DAHLSTROM, FAIRCLOUGH, JOHNSON, BUCH, HARRIS, DOLL |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
VEHICLE RENTAL TAX COLLECTION | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) FIN | 03/12/2008 | ||
CIVICS EDUC/CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS BY REQUEST |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 06/13/2007 | ||
ALASKA AIRLINES 75TH ANNIVERSARY | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 06/12/2007 | ||
AMICUS BRIEF REGARDING RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RLS | 01/30/2008 | ||
SUPPORTING RIGHT TO FORM LABOR UNIONS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(S) STA | 03/12/2008 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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VOCATIONAL EDUC ACCT/VOC-TECH EDUC | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 08 | 05/28/2008 | ||
POSTSECONDARY MEDICAL & OTHER EDUC. PROG. | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 07 | 03/28/2007 | ||
PUBLIC RECREATIONAL EASEMENTS/IMMUNITY | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, WILSON |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 08 | 06/26/2008 | ||
ESTABLISHING SUSAN BUTCHER DAY | REPRESENTATIVES GUTTENBERG, KERTTULA, NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 08 | 02/28/2008 | ||
RECORKING WINE SERVED WITH A MEAL | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) L&C | 02/22/2007 | ||
TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO VOC ED | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 08 | 05/28/2008 | ||
EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 07 | 03/15/2007 | ||
OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX: EXPENDITURES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) FIN | 05/08/2007 | ||
ALASKA AGRICULTURE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF GANG PROBATIONER | REPRESENTATIVE BUCH |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 07 | 06/25/2007 | ||
SENIOR BENEFITS/MED. ASSISTANCE ELIG. | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 04/10/2007 | ||
WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 08 | 05/21/2008 | ||
BAN COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING | REPRESENTATIVE BUCH |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
SURCHARGE ON OIL PRODUCTION | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) RES | 05/01/2007 | ||
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(H) RLS | 02/20/2008 | ||
COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 08 | 02/13/2008 | ||
SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 08 | 03/27/2008 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLES:LICENSES/INSURANCE/NOTICES | REPRESENTATIVE ROSES |
CHAPTER 74 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
APPROP: SUSITNA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) FIN | 01/22/2008 | ||
SUSITNA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) FIN | 04/01/2008 | ||
2007 NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 04/27/2007 | ||
CONST. AM: ELECTED ATTORNEY GENERAL | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) STA | 01/25/2007 | ||
CONST. AM: BENEFITS & MARRIAGE | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 05/08/2007 | ||
WW II FILIPINO VETS:BENEFITS/IMMIGRATION | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
(S) FIN | 05/14/2007 | ||
OPPOSE FED AIR TRANSPORT ACT PROVISIONS | REPRESENTATIVE JOHANSEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/11/2007 | ||
BYPASS MAIL RATE INCREASE | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 09/05/2007 | ||
DENOUNCE SALE OF "RAPIST" DOLL | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 09/05/2007 | ||
RANCH, FARM, DAIRY VEHICLE REGISTRATION | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 07 | 05/17/2007 | ||
PURPLE HEART TRAIL | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 08 | 05/03/2008 | ||
AMICUS BRIEF REGARDING RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS | SENATOR GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 03/07/2008 |
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)