HOUSE
BETH KERTTULA
21st-28th Legislature (1999 -2014)
House Minority Leader
District: 3
Party: Democrat
1999-2006 Representative
2007-2008 Representative Minority Leader
2009-2012 Representative House Minority Leader
2013-2014 Representative Resigned January 24, 2014
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Beth's family has a long
history in Alaska starting in 1918, when her grandfather
Oscar spent the winter in Nome. In 1935 he returned with his
young family to the Matanuska Valley to farm. Beth's
father Jay has the honor of being the state's longest-
serving legislator and the only legislator to have served
as both House Speaker and Senate President. Her mother
Joyce was an English teacher and full-time volunteer as
Jay's office manager.
After growing up as a legislator's child in Juneau and
Palmer, Beth earned her BA from Stanford University and her
JD from the University of Santa Clara. She worked as an
attorney in both private and public practice before running
for office.
Beth has been elected seven times to the Alaska House of
Representatives from District 3 in Juneau. During her
public service she has been a strong voice for Alaskans
retaining control over their resource wealth and responsible
development and has been instrumental in oil and gas
decisions. Beth has also been a leader to restore civility,
ethics and non-partisan decision-making to the legislature.
She was the original sponsor of Alaska's world-renowned
cruise ship pollution legislation.
A trusted and respected leader, Beth served on the House
Finance Committee, was Minority Whip for 3 years, and is
currently the House Minority Leader - the highest rank for
a minority member in the House.
Beth's husband Jim Powell was Deputy Mayor of Juneau.
He works at the Department of Environmental Conservation and
is a PhD student at the University of Alaska.
Beth is a member of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, Camp
2, the Fil-Am and the Filipino Communities of Juneau, and
the Alaska Bar Association. Beth owns a very small jewelry
making business and enjoys reading, watching movies and just
being outside with Jim.
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Beth resigned on January 24, 2014.
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 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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NOTIFIC. OF STATE POSITION STATUS CHANGES | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 01/20/2009 | ||
DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GARDNER, PETERSEN, KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/25/2009 | ||
RUNOFF ELECTION FOR STATE LEGISLATOR | REPRESENTATIVES OLSON, KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 01/20/2009 | ||
POST-TRIAL JUROR COUNSELING | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 111 SLA 10 | 06/28/2010 | ||
PUPIL/TEACHER RATIO IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) EDC | 01/20/2009 | ||
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS | REPRESENTATIVES KERTTULA, TUCK |
(H) EDC | 01/20/2009 | ||
CHILD CARE CTRS: STATE EMPLOYEES & OTHERS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 01/20/2009 | ||
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL & LB&A MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, BUCH, CISSNA, DOOGAN, GARDNER, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, PETERSEN, SALMON, TUCK |
(H) FIN | 02/05/2010 | ||
PERS MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS TO RETIREE ORG. | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) L&C | 02/04/2009 | ||
STAN PRICE STATE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) RES | 02/23/2009 | ||
ANTITRUST ACTIONS & PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, BUCH, CISSNA, CRAWFORD, N.FOSTER, GARA, GARDNER, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 01/19/2010 | ||
CRIME VICTIMS FUND PRESERVATION ACT | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 69 | 08/03/2010 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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PIPE FOR A NATURAL GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) TRA | 01/20/2009 | ||
AMOUNT OF 2009 PFD | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
(H) STA | 01/20/2009 | ||
FISHERIES LOANS:ENERGY EFFICIENCY/AMOUNT | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, BUCH |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 10 | 08/19/2010 | ||
MEDICAID FOR ADULT DENTAL SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, HAWKER, MUNOZ |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | REPRESENTATIVES P.WILSON, GARA, TUCK, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON, GATTO, CISSNA, MUNOZ, GARDNER |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 10 | 07/07/2010 | ||
REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, CRAWFORD, BUCH, CISSNA, GARA, HOLMES, PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
EDUC LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, P.WILSON, MILLETT |
(H) FIN | 04/01/2009 | ||
COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MEMBERS, STAFF | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, HOLMES, COGHILL, P.WILSON |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 09 | 06/23/2009 | ||
EARLY CHILDHOOD ED: PARENTS AS TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, PETERSEN, KAWASAKI, GARA |
(S) FIN | 04/18/2010 | ||
FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 10 | 05/04/2010 | ||
COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES JOULE, EDGMON, BUCH |
(H) RES | 03/05/2009 | ||
MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) L&C | 01/26/2009 | ||
EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
INTEREST FORGIVEN ON CERTAIN STATE LOANS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) STA | 01/28/2009 | ||
STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY & FUND | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) FIN | 02/25/2009 | ||
STEP PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 09 | 07/07/2009 | ||
PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTING | REPRESENTATIVE BUCH |
(H) JUD | 02/23/2010 | ||
BOARD OF FISHERIES MEETING LOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) FSH | 02/06/2009 | ||
PRODUCTION TAX ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) L&C | 02/06/2009 | ||
SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
EXTEND/RESUME STATE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
CHILD SAFETY SEATS & SEAT BELTS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
(H) TRA | 02/13/2009 | ||
COMPACT: EDUCATION OF MILITARY CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN AND GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) ENE | 02/23/2009 | ||
POWER COST EQUALIZATION | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) FIN | 03/18/2009 | ||
USE, REGULATION, AND OPERATION OF BOATS | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 09 | 05/20/2009 | ||
JUNEAU SUBPORT BLDG/AHFC BLDG | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(S) FIN | 04/09/2009 | ||
SOUTHEAST ENERGY FUND | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 04/01/2009 | ||
TRAUMA CARE CENTERS/FUND | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
APPROP: TRAUMA CARE FUND | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) FIN | 03/09/2009 | ||
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
(H) FIN | 03/12/2009 | ||
INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) HSS | 03/12/2009 | ||
OIL AND GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) RES | 03/13/2009 | ||
CHILDREN'S TRUST | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 115 SLA 10 | 07/01/2010 | ||
POSTSECONDARY MEDICAL EDUC. PROG. | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(H) FIN | 04/03/2009 | ||
PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND FOR DECEASED | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2009 | ||
MED. INS. ELIGIBILITY/NONDISCRIMINATION | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
HAZING | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) JUD | 04/14/2009 | ||
PROF STUDENT EXCHANGE LOAN FORGIVENESS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) FIN | 02/08/2010 | ||
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR LEGISLATIVE VACANCY | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) STA | 04/16/2009 | ||
EDUCATION BUDGET & LEGISLATOR SALARIES | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDC | 04/17/2009 | ||
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 | ||
SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) ENE | 01/19/2010 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT PROTECTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 10 | 03/31/2010 | ||
YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) FIN | 03/01/2010 | ||
PHYSICIAN SHORTAGES: GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HSS | 02/10/2010 | ||
AQUATIC FARMING | REPRESENTATIVE JOHANSEN |
(H) FSH | 02/10/2010 | ||
SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOP. TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 102 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL MEETINGS | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 10 | 04/14/2010 | ||
CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) STA | 02/19/2010 | ||
CORPORATIONS NOT "PERSONS" IN ELECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 02/19/2010 | ||
FISH PROCESSOR FEES, LICENSES, RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 74 SLA 10 | 06/11/2010 | ||
COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) HSS | 02/23/2010 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 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 | ||
CONST.AM:NO GAMING WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL | REPRESENTATIVES CRAWFORD, DAHLSTROM |
(H) FIN | 03/27/2009 | ||
VETERANS' HEALTH CARE | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 05/25/2009 | ||
DISABLED VETERANS PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 06/04/2010 | ||
OPPOSE H.R. 45 (BLAIR HOLT FIREARM LIC.) | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/10/2009 | ||
OIL TANKER ESCORT VESSELS/OIL SPILL ANNIV | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/13/2009 | ||
FED. SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM/MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 04/15/2010 | ||
HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 07/22/2009 | ||
STATEHOOD/ANCSA LAND SURVEY FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 66 | 08/03/2010 | ||
SUPPORT SOLDIERS' BURIAL DESIGNATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 07/09/2009 | ||
CONST. AM: INCREASE NUMBER OF LEGISLATORS | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
(H) FIN | 03/15/2010 | ||
FED. FUNDING: DOMESTIC SEAFOOD MARKETING | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) RES | 02/17/2010 | ||
SMALL VESSEL CARGO EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE JOHANSEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 68 | 08/03/2010 | ||
OPPOSE TSA SECURITY RULE | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 03/09/2009 | ||
SUPPORTING KENSINGTON GOLD MINE | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
HOUSE RESOLVE 9 | 06/08/2009 | ||
CFEC AS INFORMATION RESOURCE | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 09 | 07/13/2009 | ||
MEDICAID/INS FOR CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 117 SLA 10 | 07/01/2010 | ||
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR DAVIS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/04/2010 | ||
NAMING THOMAS B. STEWART LEG. OFFICE BLDG | SENATOR ELTON |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 09 | 05/18/2009 | ||
MEDICAID:HOME/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2009 | ||
SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | SENATOR MENARD |
(H) RLS | 04/15/2010 | ||
IDITAROD REGISTRATION PLATES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 09 | 03/25/2009 | ||
CHARTER/ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FUNDING | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRES AND SURVEYS | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) FIN | 03/15/2010 | ||
INTRASTATE AIR SERVICE CERTIFICATES | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 09 | 04/19/2009 | ||
PRICE OF CIGARETTES | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 114 SLA 10 | 06/30/2010 | ||
TRANSFER RAILROAD LAND TO DOTPF:FAIRBANKS | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
WORKERS' COMP: FUNERAL EXPENSES/MED INFO | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
FISHERMEN'S FUND | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
PERM. FUND DIV. FOR DECEASED/CONTRIBUTION | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
INTERNET ACCESS TO LEG COMMITTEE MTGS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(H) FIN | 04/15/2010 | ||
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
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 | ||
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE:ROYALTY/PERMIT/FEE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
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 | ||
DENTAL CARE INSURANCE/PREFERRED PROVIDERS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 75 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
VIOLENT CRIMES EMERGENCY COMPENSATION | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 99 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
MORTGAGE LENDING | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2009 | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 04/15/2009 | ||
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 08/03/2010 | ||
FED. FUNDING: DOMESTIC SEAFOOD MARKETING | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/25/2010 |