HOUSE
WES KELLER
25th-29th Legislature (2007 -2016)
District: 14
Party: Republican
2007-2008 Representative Sworn in 7/27/07
2009-2016 Representative
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Date/Place of Birth:
April 24, 1946 at Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Residency in Alaska:
Alaska: 1969 1988
Wasilla: 1988 present
Occupation:
Building maintenance and construction contractor.
Family:
Wife: Gayle
Children: Matt, April, Zach and five grandchildren.
Education:
Central High School, Superior, Wisconsin, Graduated in 1964.
University of Wisconsin, Superior B.S. Degree (Broad Field Science Major and minors in Math and Physics) with Alaska secondary teacher certification in 1986
USAF Pilot training, Del Rio, Texas in 1971.
Military:
Alaska Air National Guard, C-123J pilot after USAF Pilot training at Del Rio, Texas 1971-75.
Other Political and Government Positions:
Citizens Advisory Commisson on Federal Areas: October 2007 present
Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education: December 2007 present
Chief of Staff for Alaska Senator Fred Dyson: January 1999 July 2007
Staff Chair, National Conference of State Legislatures Standing Education Committee: August 2006 July 2007
Co-Chair, Legislative Education Staff Network Executive Committee: August 2006 July 2007
Business and Professional Positions:
1992 - 1999: Licensed and bonded residential building contractor. A sole proprietor family business building custom homes, as well as performing remodeling and maintenance contracts.
1991 - 1992: Oilfield hand for Schlumberger Oilfield Services performing well-head maintenance and heavy equipment operation.
1987 - 1990: Training Center administrator for the Alaska Teamsters Training Center at Ship Creek. In prior years performed numerous maintenance and building contracts around rural Alaska.
Special Interests:
Hunting, fishing, flying, boating, hobby auto body and carpentry.
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) EDC | 03/23/2009 | ||
NAMING VETERANS' WAY IN MAT-SU | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 10 | 06/17/2010 | ||
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) TRA | 04/15/2009 | ||
ADULT PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, GATTO |
(H) HSS | 01/19/2010 | ||
MEDICAID: PREVENTIVE CARE/DISEASE MGT. | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) FIN | 03/24/2010 | ||
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DISCLOSURES | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) FIN | 03/19/2010 | ||
MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, HERRON, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
PERSONAL USE FISHING PRIORITY | REPRESENTATIVES STOLTZE, KELLER, NEUMAN |
(H) FSH | 01/19/2010 | ||
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 | ||
AK CAPSTONE AVIONICS REVOLVING LOAN FUND | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
CHARTER/ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) FIN | 04/01/2010 | ||
EXECUTIVE BRANCH RECORDS SECURITY | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) FIN | 03/19/2010 | ||
CONST AM: HEALTH CARE | REPRESENTATIVES KELLY, KELLER, P.WILSON, GATTO |
FAILED (H) | 04/15/2010 | ||
PROPOSED FED. MORTGAGE LICENSING REGS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 45 | 08/03/2010 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE FOR STILLBIRTH | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 09 | 05/01/2009 | ||
PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HSS | 01/20/2009 | ||
NOTICE & CONSENT FOR MINOR'S ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) HSS | 04/03/2009 | ||
INITIATIVES: CONTRIBUTIONS/ PROCEDURES | REPRESENTATIVES JOHANSEN, MILLETT, P.WILSON |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 10 | 06/11/2010 | ||
FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 10 | 05/04/2010 | ||
MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) L&C | 01/26/2009 | ||
CRUISE SHIP WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
TAX CREDIT FOR STATE TOURISM PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2009 | ||
TRAUMA CARE CENTERS/FUND | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) JUD | 03/09/2009 | ||
NUCLEAR POWER PRODUCTION/WASTE TRANSPORT. | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) ENE | 03/18/2009 | ||
CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(S) STA | 04/01/2010 | ||
SURCHARGE: OIL EXPORTED TO CERTAIN STATES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) RES | 03/30/2009 | ||
DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN IRAN | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) FIN | 03/31/2010 | ||
SPORT FISH GUIDE LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2010 | ||
UNREGULATED POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) CRA | 01/29/2010 | ||
CONCEALED HANDGUNS/ FED FIREMARMS FORMS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
SELF DEFENSE | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/18/2010 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATE; RESOURCES | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(H) RES | 04/10/2009 | ||
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 | ||
CONST. AM: APPROP. LIMIT/MINERAL REVENUE | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
(S) STA | 04/13/2010 | ||
OPPOSE H.R. 45 (BLAIR HOLT FIREARM LIC.) | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/10/2009 | ||
OPPOSING ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 07/29/2009 | ||
REPEAL FEDERAL DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
(H) RLS | 03/18/2009 | ||
STATE SOVEREIGNTY | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 07/10/2009 | ||
OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS ON OIL/GAS ACTIVITIES | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 07/22/2009 | ||
FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF SALMON MANAGEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) FSH | 04/10/2009 | ||
COOK INLET/KACHEMAK BELUGA POPULATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 42 | 08/03/2010 | ||
OPPOSE FEDERAL CAP AND TRADE LEGISLATION | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 67 | 08/03/2010 | ||
OPPOSING EPA CLEAN AIR ACT REGULATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 70 | 08/03/2010 | ||
DEVELOP MENTAL HEALTH TRUST LAND | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 05/05/2009 | ||
OPPOSE TSA SECURITY RULE | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 03/09/2009 | ||
STATE SOVEREIGNTY | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 03/13/2009 | ||
OPPOSE FEDERAL HEALTH CARE REFORM BILLS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 03/19/2010 | ||
MEDICAID:HOME/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2009 | ||
WILLIAM JACK HERNANDEZ FISH HATCHERY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 10 | 04/21/2010 | ||
FIREARMS IN NATIONAL PARK | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 07/09/2009 | ||
SUPPORT S. 371-CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROC. | SENATOR THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 07/10/2009 | ||
FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF SALMON MANAGEMENT | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 04/15/2010 |