HOUSE
CARL GATTO
23rd-27th Legislature (2003 -2012)
Deceased; April 10, 2012
District: 13
Party: Republican
2003-2012 Representative
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Date/Place of Birth:
December 29, 1937
New York, New York
Residency in Alaska:
1968 - present
Occupation:
Paramedic/Fire Officer, Anchorage Fire Department
Family:
Wife - Cathy (school nurse)
Children - Kip, Antonia, Samantha, Gabriel
Education:
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- M.S. Biology
Brooklyn Polytech, Brooklyn, New York
- B.A. Mechanical Engineering
University of California, San Jose, CA
- B.A. Physical Science
- B.A. Biology
- Teacher Certification: High School and Special Education
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
- A.A. Paramedicine
- Fire Instructor I, II, III
Brooklyn Tech High School, Brooklyn, New York
Military:
General Electric Company Development of Military Jet Engines
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Chair, Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2009 - present
Chair, Special Committee on Education: 2003 - 2004
Co-Chair, Resources Committee: 2007 - 2008
Co-Chair, Transportation Committee: 2005 - 2006
Vice-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2003 - 2004
Vice-Chair, Labor & Commerce Committee: 2004
Vice-Chair: State Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Education & Early Development Committee: 2003 - 2006
Ethics Committee: 2007 - present
Health, Education & Social Services: 2005 - 2006
Judiciary Committee: 2009 - present
Legislative Council Committee: 2005 - 2006
Labor & Commerce Committee: 2003, 2007 - 2008
Regulatory Review Committee: 2009 - present
Resources Committee: 2003 - 2006
State Affairs Committee: 2009 - present
Finance Subcommittees:
- Education & Early Development: 2003 - 2006
- Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2003 - 2006
- Public Safety: 2003 - 2004
- Revenue: 2005 - 2006
Chair, Mat-Su Valley Caucus
Other Political and Government Positions:
National:
NCSL Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
NCSL Committee on Education
NCSL Committee on Legislative Effectiveness
ECS - Education Commission of the States
CSG, Energy & Environment Committee
State Agriculture & Rural Leaders (SARL) Board
Energy Council
State/Local:
Commander, Civil Air Patrol
Commissioner, Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education
Council on Education of Military Children
Vice-President Matanuska-Susitna School Board
Valley Hospital Board of Trustees
Matanuska-Susitna Parks & Recreation Board
Road Service Area Supervisor
Business and Professional Positions:
Former Military Jet Engineer
Irrigation Engineer
Former High School Science Teacher
Paramedic/Firefighter
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Race Director for various walks and runs
Valley Hospital Association
Basketball Coach
Soccer Assistant Coach
Cross-Country Team Photographer
Church Outreach Counselor, Yukon River Trips, International Trips for teens
Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Other Information:
Conservative Patriots Group
Sportsman’s Caucus
Patrick Henry Caucus
Heartland Institute
Awards
- Defender of Democracy 2004
- Frontiersman's Most Trusted Elected Official 2006
- Ag Legislator of the Year 2007
Special Interests:
Family, Triathlons, Hunting, Fishing, School Sports, Private Pilot/Flying, Charity Walks/Races
Legislative Service:
Past Memberships (Deceased; April 10, 2012)
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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POLICY FOR SECURING HEALTH CARE SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, LYNN |
(S) HSS | 04/12/2011 | ||
DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN IRAN | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, LYNN |
(H) FIN | 02/29/2012 | ||
REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, HAWKER, CHENAULT, JOHNSON, GATTO |
(S) STA | 03/01/2011 | ||
SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, HERRON, KERTTULA, GATTO, LYNN, PRUITT |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 11 | 06/23/2011 | ||
SPECIAL REQUEST LICENSE PLATES | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GATTO |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 12 | 03/07/2012 | ||
INCLUDE ARSON IN CRIMES OF CONSPIRACY | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GRUENBERG, LYNN |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 12 | 06/18/2012 | ||
GIFT CARDS AND CERTIFICATES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) L&C | 01/18/2011 | ||
USE OF FOREIGN LAW | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) FIN | 04/04/2011 | ||
RIGHT TO WORK | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) L&C | 01/31/2011 | ||
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING BY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 03/31/2011 | ||
READING OR TYPING MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMAS, GATTO, P.WILSON, GRUENBERG, TUCK |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 12 | 05/10/2012 | ||
SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR SB 95 | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 07/19/2011 | ||
CONST AM: GENDER-NEUTRAL REFERENCES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) STA | 01/18/2011 | ||
CONST AM: BIENNIAL BUDGET; SESSION LENGTH | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) STA | 01/18/2011 | ||
CONSIDER DEATH PENALTY FOR NIDAL HASAN | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) MLV | 03/07/2011 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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DISPOSITION OF SERVICE MEMBERS' REMAINS | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, HERRON, FEIGE, SADDLER |
(H) STA | 02/09/2011 | ||
STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2011 | ||
RONALD REAGAN LANDMARK | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) RLS | 02/07/2011 | ||
WILDLIFE & SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(S) RLS | 04/06/2012 | ||
HONORING RONALD REAGAN | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 07/19/2011 | ||
BLM LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 09/12/2012 | ||
LIMIT FEDERAL INTERVENTION IN STATE | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 07/19/2011 |