SENATE
HOLLIS FRENCH
23rd-28th Legislature (2003 -2014)
District: M
Party: Democrat
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)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS, THOMAS, DAVIS, FRENCH |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
COMPLAINTS AGAINST PEACE OFFICERS/VPSOS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) JUD | 02/25/2009 | ||
WORKERS' COMP MEDICAL/REHAB RECORDS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) L&C | 01/21/2009 | ||
DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 04/09/2009 | ||
STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) RLS | 04/01/2009 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOW TINTING | SENATOR FRENCH |
(H) TRA | 04/16/2009 | ||
PRICE GOUGING INVOLVING ENERGY RESOURCES | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS, FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 04/14/2009 | ||
MANDATORY UNIVERSAL HEALTH INSURANCE | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) L&C | 03/16/2009 | ||
CHILD SAFETY SEATS & SEAT BELTS | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 09 | 06/17/2009 | ||
PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE/DNA I.D. SYSTEM | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 10 | 05/14/2010 | ||
FALSE SOLICITATION | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) STA | 03/18/2009 | ||
MOBILE HOMES AS REAL PROPERTY | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) JUD | 03/10/2010 | ||
FELON CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) STA | 04/03/2009 | ||
REPEAL CBR SUBACCOUNT | SENATOR FRENCH BY REQUEST |
(S) STA | 04/06/2009 | ||
INTERNET ACCESS TO LEG COMMITTEE MTGS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(H) FIN | 04/15/2010 | ||
COOK INLET GAS STORAGE FACILITIES | SENATORS FRENCH, WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) FIN | 03/02/2010 | ||
RCA RATE CHANGE | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, FRENCH |
(S) L&C | 01/19/2010 | ||
PHYSICIAN SHORTAGES: GRANTS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) HSS | 02/12/2010 | ||
CORPORATIONS NOT "PERSONS" IN ELECTIONS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) STA | 02/19/2010 | ||
CONST AM: GUARANTEE PERM FUND DIVIDEND | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 02/10/2010 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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FISHERIES LOANS:ENERGY EFFICIENCY/AMOUNT | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, BUCH |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 10 | 08/19/2010 | ||
PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, GATTO, LYNN |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | REPRESENTATIVES P.WILSON, GARA, TUCK, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON, GATTO, CISSNA, MUNOZ, GARDNER |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 10 | 07/07/2010 | ||
COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MEMBERS, STAFF | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, HOLMES, COGHILL, P.WILSON |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 09 | 06/23/2009 | ||
DO NOT CALL REGISTRY--MOBILE/CELL PHONES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 09 | 06/16/2009 | ||
STATE TRANS FACILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
EXTEND/RESUME STATE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
COMPACT: EDUCATION OF MILITARY CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
CHILDREN'S TRUST | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 115 SLA 10 | 07/01/2010 | ||
ESTABLISHING PURPLE HEART DAY | REPRESENTATIVES DAHLSTROM, GARDNER, BUCH, KELLER, PETERSEN, LYNN, GATTO, TUCK, DOOGAN, THOMAS, HAWKER, GUTTENBERG, RAMRAS, FAIRCLOUGH, JOHNSON, MILLETT, HERRON |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 10 | 03/22/2010 | ||
NATURAL GAS: STORAGE/ TAX CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVES HAWKER, CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 10 | 05/12/2010 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT PROTECTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 10 | 03/31/2010 | ||
MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOP. TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 102 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
CRIMINAL FINES FOR ORGANIZATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
PROCLAIMING SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 06/08/2009 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 04/13/2010 | ||
AVIATION MUSEUM/CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT | REPRESENTATIVE R.FOSTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 07/22/2009 | ||
VETERANS' HEALTH CARE | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 05/25/2009 | ||
DISABLED VETERANS PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 06/04/2010 | ||
OPPOSING ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 07/29/2009 | ||
OIL TANKER ESCORT VESSELS/OIL SPILL ANNIV | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/13/2009 | ||
URGING US TO RATIFY LAW OF THE SEA TREATY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 07/29/2009 | ||
HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 07/22/2009 | ||
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR DAVIS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/04/2010 | ||
REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2009 | ||
MEDICAID:HOME/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2009 | ||
PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS; MANAGED CARE | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) L&C | 04/06/2009 | ||
VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE | SENATORS HUGGINS, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) FIN | 02/11/2009 | ||
ELECTRONIC HEALTH INFO EXCHANGE SYSTEM | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
TAX CREDIT FOR STATE TOURISM PROGRAM | SENATOR MEYER |
(S) FIN | 03/20/2009 | ||
INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL PROVIDERS | SENATOR OLSON |
(H) FIN | 04/12/2010 | ||
ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
APPROP UNIV ENGINEERING BUILDINGS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 02/10/2010 | ||
DNR/REVENUE STUDY ON NATURAL GAS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) FIN | 04/13/2010 | ||
MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) FIN | 02/15/2010 | ||
FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2010 | ||
PIONEERS HOME RX DRUG BENEFIT | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, OLSON, KOOKESH, ELLIS, DAVIS |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 10 | 06/17/2010 | ||
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:PROGRAM/MEDICAID | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES/DUI/CHEM. TEST | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 10 | 06/16/2010 | ||
GOVERNOR'S DUTY STATION/TRAVEL ALLOWANCES | SENATOR STEDMAN |
(H) RLS | 04/14/2010 | ||
YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 10 | 06/28/2010 | ||
VIOLENT CRIMES EMERGENCY COMPENSATION | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 99 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
ACCEPT FED. ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENTS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
HELD ON SECY'S DESK | 03/23/2009 | ||
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 08/03/2010 | ||
DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/17/2009 | ||
COMMITTEE ROOM NAMED AFTER WILLIAM BELTZ | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 6 | 02/10/2010 |
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)