SENATE
ALBERT KOOKESH
20th-27th Legislature (1997 -2012)
Senator Albert Kookesh
District: C
Party: Democrat
District: C
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1997-2004 Representative
2005-2012 Senator
1997-2004 Representative
2005-2012 Senator
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
11/24/1948;
Juneau, Alaska
OCCUPATION:
Commercial Fisherman, Lodge and Market Owner/Operator
SPOUSE:
Sally Woods Kookesh
CHILDREN:
Elaine, Jacleen. Reanna, Albert, Walter
Education:
Grade School: Angoon Grade School High School: Mt. Edgecumbe High School
College University Alaska Methodist University, 1971, B.A.
Post Graduate: University of Washington, 1976, Juris Doctorate
Political and Government Positions:
Special Assistant for Rural Affairs, Office of the Governor, 12/94-5/96, Alaska Democratic Party: Precinct Chairman, Central Committeeman
Business and Professional Positions:
Board of Directors,Sealaska Corporation, Former Business Manager, Executive VP, Acting President/CEO, Kootznoowoo Inc, 1976-92
Legislative Service:
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
Legislative Service:
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SUPPORT AWARDS | SENATOR KOOKESH |
(S) JUD | 03/12/2010 | ||
| PIONEERS HOME RX DRUG BENEFIT | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, OLSON, KOOKESH, ELLIS, DAVIS |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 10 | 06/17/2010 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CHENAULT, THOMAS, GARA, HARRIS, KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
| FISHERIES LOANS:ENERGY EFFICIENCY/AMOUNT | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, BUCH |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 10 | 08/19/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| STATE TRANS FACILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
| IZEMBEK STATE GAME REFUGE LAND EXCHANGE | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 119 SLA 10 | 08/19/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| VOLUNTEER AMATEUR SPORTS OFFICIALS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 10 | 04/30/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) FIN | 03/05/2009 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) FIN | 02/11/2009 | ||
| PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS | SENATOR DAVIS |
(S) EDC | 02/23/2009 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION FOR SUBPORT | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) FIN | 04/03/2009 | ||
| FISHERMEN'S FUND | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
| MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) L&C | 03/27/2009 | ||
| FELON CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) STA | 04/03/2009 | ||
| MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
| FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2010 | ||
| TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:PROGRAM/MEDICAID | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| SCHOLARSHIPS/ LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCES | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 10 | 05/10/2010 | ||
| GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE:ROYALTY/PERMIT/FEE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
| YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 10 | 06/28/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| BYPASS MAIL RATE INCREASE | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) CRA | 03/11/2009 | ||
| DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/17/2009 | ||
| OPPOSING S. 1535--LIMIT ON AERIAL HUNTING | SENATOR BUNDE |
(S) RES | 01/19/2010 | ||
| FED. FUNDING: DOMESTIC SEAFOOD MARKETING | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| COMMITTEE ROOM NAMED AFTER WILLIAM BELTZ | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 6 | 02/10/2010 | ||
| DOMESTIC NATURAL GAS & ALT. ENERGY | SENATOR WAGONER |
SENATE RESOLVE 7 | 08/03/2010 |