HOUSE
JAY RAMRAS
24th-26th Legislature (2005 -2010)
Representative Jay Ramras
District: 10
Party: Republican
District: 10
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
2005-2010 Representative
2005-2010 Representative
Date/Place of Birth:
July 31, 1964
Fairbanks, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Fairbanks: 1964 - present
Occupation:
Hotel and restaurant owner
Education:
Lathrop High School: 1981
Syracuse University, 1984
- B.A., American History
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Chair, Judiciary Committee: 2007 - 2008
Co-chair, Resources Committee: 2005 - 2006
Co-chair, Econ. Dev., Int'l Trade & Tourism Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Economic Development, International Trade & Tourism Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Joint Armed Services Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Labor & Commerce Committee: 2007 - 2008
Member, Military & Veterans' Affairs Special Committee : 2007 - 2008
Member, Oil & Gas Special Committee: 2007 - 2008
Member, State Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Finance Subcommittees:
- Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2005 - 2006
- Fish & Game: 2005 - 2006
- Military & Veterans's Affairs: 2007 - 2008
- Natural Resources: 2005 - 2006
- Revenue: 2007 - 2008
- Transportation & Public Facilities: 2007 - 2008
- University Of Alaska: 2007 - 2008
Business and Professional Positions:
Owner; Jaybird's Wingworld
Owner; Food Factory
Owner; Pike's Landing
Owner; Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Owner; Aviator Greenhouse & Sweets
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Chamber of Commerce
CHARR
Special Interests:
Host of Canned Food Day at the Fair
Host of Letter Carrier's Canned Food Drive
Host of Mush for Kids
Alaska Children's Trust
Host of Food Factory & Friends
UAF Jazz Festival
Softball
Gardening
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE/I.D. | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, HAWKER, CHENAULT, STOLTZE, RAMRAS, JOHNSON |
FAILED (H) | 03/29/2010 | ||
| NET ENERGY METERING | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, AUSTERMAN, GATTO, RAMRAS, MUNOZ, P.WILSON, BUCH |
(H) ENE | 01/20/2009 | ||
| GAS ROYALTY & TAX FUND/PCE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) FIN | 01/21/2009 | ||
| EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
| ALCOHOL: MINOR CONSUMING/LOCAL OPTION | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 10 | 06/16/2010 | ||
| PROP. FORECLOSURE/EXECUTION/TRUST DEEDS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
| STATE TRANS FACILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
| PIPELINE CONTRACT CARRIERS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) RES | 02/06/2009 | ||
| POWER TO REVOKE REAL ESTATE LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
| UNIFORM PROBATE CODE; TRUSTS, WILLS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) RLS | 02/03/2010 | ||
| TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS ON TRUSTS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) RLS | 02/08/2010 | ||
| LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS BY REQUEST |
(H) RES | 04/16/2009 | ||
| VEHICLE LIENS/TOWING/STORAGE/TRANSPORT | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 113 SLA 10 | 06/28/2010 | ||
| MECHANIC/MATERIALMEN LIENS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
| PIPELINE FROM OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) RES | 02/26/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| UNIFORM DISCLAIMER OF PROPERTY INTERESTS | REPRESENTATIVES RAMRAS, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
| SAM SCHUYLER MEMORIAL BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| TRANSFER CERTAIN DNR DUTIES TO DCCED | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) RES | 03/23/2010 | ||
| IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 08/03/2010 | ||
| IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) RES | 03/02/2009 | ||
| IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) RES | 03/02/2009 | ||
| IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) RES | 03/02/2009 | ||
| URGING REEVALUATION OF AGIA LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/18/2009 | ||
| STATE LIABILITY UNDER AGIA | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) RES | 01/19/2010 | ||
| AIDEA REPORT ON IN-STATE FUEL STORAGE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) FIN | 04/11/2010 | ||
| FED. SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM/MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 04/15/2010 | ||
| CONST. AM: LIMITING TAXES ON GAS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) RES | 01/19/2010 | ||
| REQUESTING STATUS REPORTS ON AGIA PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/19/2009 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL PUNISHMENT | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2009 | ||
| PROPERTY CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) FIN | 04/02/2009 | ||
| PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, GATTO, LYNN |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| NET ENERGY METERING | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) ENE | 01/20/2009 | ||
| RAISE COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AGE | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) EDC | 01/20/2009 | ||
| NOTICE & CONSENT FOR MINOR'S ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) HSS | 04/03/2009 | ||
| EMINENT DOMAIN: RECREATIONAL STRUCTURES | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
| LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | REPRESENTATIVES P.WILSON, GARA, TUCK, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON, GATTO, CISSNA, MUNOZ, GARDNER |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 10 | 07/07/2010 | ||
| EDUC LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, P.WILSON, MILLETT |
(H) FIN | 04/01/2009 | ||
| FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 10 | 05/04/2010 | ||
| LICENSE PLATES: FIREFIGHTER/EMT/FRAT. ORG | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 10 | 07/01/2010 | ||
| MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) L&C | 01/26/2009 | ||
| MUNICIPAL AIR QUALITY PROPERTY TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| COMPACT: EDUCATION OF MILITARY CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
| ALLOWING CERTAIN LANDFILL FEE WAIVERS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
| JUNEAU SUBPORT BLDG/AHFC BLDG | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(S) FIN | 04/09/2009 | ||
| TRAUMA CARE CENTERS/FUND | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
| POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) JUD | 03/09/2009 | ||
| MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| LABOR NEUTRALITY FOR STATE CONTRACTS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
(H) L&C | 03/12/2009 | ||
| AK FIREARMS EXEMPT FROM FED. REGULATION | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| LANDLORD REJECTION OF OCCUPANT/SUBLEASE | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(S) L&C | 04/15/2010 | ||
| DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN IRAN | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) FIN | 03/31/2010 | ||
| PROHIBIT EMISSIONS INSPECTION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) CRA | 04/18/2009 | ||
| MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, HERRON, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
| NATURAL GAS: STORAGE/ TAX CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVES HAWKER, CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 10 | 05/12/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) RES | 01/19/2010 | ||
| ADVISORY VOTE ON IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) FIN | 02/05/2010 | ||
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS/ FED FIREMARMS FORMS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
| YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) FIN | 03/01/2010 | ||
| MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| TAX CREDITS FOR EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) FIN | 03/29/2010 | ||
| IN-STATE PIPELINE/COORDINATOR/TEAM | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 10 | 04/26/2010 | ||
| VOLUNTEER AMATEUR SPORTS OFFICIALS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 10 | 04/30/2010 | ||
| IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) RES | 02/23/2010 | ||
| SELF DEFENSE | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/18/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CONST. AM: APPROP. LIMIT/MINERAL REVENUE | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
(S) STA | 04/13/2010 | ||
| GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE DEFENSE SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 07/22/2009 | ||
| 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 | ||
| OPPOSING ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 07/29/2009 | ||
| GROUNDFISH FISHERIES LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) RLS | 04/06/2009 | ||
| DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) RLS | 04/02/2009 | ||
| SUPPORT SOLDIERS' BURIAL DESIGNATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 07/09/2009 | ||
| RESTART COOK INLET PRODUCTION | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(S) RES | 04/19/2009 | ||
| CONST AM: HEALTH CARE | REPRESENTATIVES KELLY, KELLER, P.WILSON, GATTO |
FAILED (H) | 04/15/2010 | ||
| OPPOSE FEDERAL CAP AND TRADE LEGISLATION | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 67 | 08/03/2010 | ||
| SMALL VESSEL CARGO EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE JOHANSEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 68 | 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 | ||
| URGE REPEAL OF FEDERAL ESTATE/GIFT TAX | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
HOUSE RESOLVE 8 | 06/08/2009 | ||
| IN SUPPORT OF SENATOR TED STEVENS | REPRESENTATIVE R.FOSTER |
HOUSE RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
| SUPPORTING KENSINGTON GOLD MINE | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
HOUSE RESOLVE 9 | 06/08/2009 | ||
| ANCHORAGE VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
HOUSE RESOLVE 10 | 03/17/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE | SENATORS HUGGINS, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| PUBLIC MEETINGS/ MUNI SERVICE AREA BDS | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| CHARTER/ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FUNDING | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
| MINORS: ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/ I.D. CARDS | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 10 | 06/16/2010 | ||
| FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 08/03/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/17/2009 |