SENATE
JOHN COGHILL
21st-31st Legislature (1999 -2020)
Senate Majority Leader
District: A
Party: Republican
1999-2004 Representative
2005-2006 Representative Majority Leader
2007-2008 Representative
2009-2010 Representative Resigned; October 27, 2009
2009-2010 Senator Oath taken 10/27/09
2011-2012 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2012)
2013-2014 Senator Senate Minority Leader
2015-2016 Senator Senate Majority Leader
2017-2020 Senator
Date/Place of Birth:
August 15, 1950
Fairbanks, Alaska
Residency:
Nenana: 1950 - 1975
Fairbanks: 1975 - present
Occupation:
Small Business Owner
Spouse:
Luann
Children:
Children - Shaun (John), Joshua, Jayme
Grandchildren - Alexander, Grace, Joshua, and Kinley
Education:
Nenana Public School: 1955 - 1968, High School Diploma
Military:
5 years service U.S. Air Force, S.Sgt
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Majority Leader: 2003- 2006
Chair, House Rules Committee: 2007 - present
Chair, State Affairs Committee: 2001 - 2002
Co-Chair, Joint Armed Services Committee: 2005 - 2006
Co-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 1999 - 2000
Vice-Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 1999 - 2000
AK Information Infrastructure Task Force: 2005 - 2006
Judiciary Committee: 2001 - 2006
Legislative Council Joint Committee: 2003 - 2006
Local Government Advisoory Commission: 2005 - 2006
Rules Committee: 2003 - present
State Affairs Committee: 2003 - 2004
Special Committee on Economic evelopment, International Trade, and Tourism: 2005 - 2006
Special Committee on Education: 2003
Special Committee on Fisheries: 2001 - 2002
Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2001 - 2004
Finance Subcommittees:
- Governor: 2003 - 2006
- Health & Social Services: 2001 - 2006
- Legislature: 2003 - 2006
- Natural Resources: 1999 - 2006
- Education & Early Development: 2001 - 2002
- Education: 1999 - 2000
- Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 1999 - 2000
Other Political and Government Positions:
Chair, District 18 Republican Party of Alaska Former Chair, District 32 Republican Party of Alaska.
Delegate, Republican National Convention: 1996.
Business and Professional Positions:
Small Business Owner
Private School Teacher
Pastor’s Assistant
Concrete Cutter
Special Interests:
Family activities, Carpentry, History
Legislative Service:
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)(H)
- 26th (2009-2010)(S)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Legislative Service:
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)(H)
- 26th (2009-2010)(S)
- 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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PROPERTY CRIMES | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) RLS | 03/06/2013 | ||
DISTRICT OPERATED BOARDING SCHOOLS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 13 | 06/18/2013 | ||
MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR ABORTIONS; TERMS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 14 | 04/17/2014 | ||
EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 02/13/2013 | ||
PORTABLE ELECTRONICS INSURANCE | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 13 | 05/29/2013 | ||
COMMERCIAL FISHING & AGRICULTURE BANK | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) RLS | 02/07/2014 | ||
RETIREMENT PLANS; IRAS; TRUSTS; PROBATE | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 13 | 06/11/2013 | ||
OMBUDSMAN | SENATOR COGHILL BY REQUEST |
(S) JUD | 03/11/2013 | ||
USE OF STATE ASSETS TO IMPLEMENT FED LAWS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) STA | 03/11/2013 | ||
TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR DUI OFFENSES | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) STA | 03/18/2013 | ||
MUNICIPAL TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) EDC | 03/29/2013 | ||
QUITCLAIM LAND TO UNITED STATES | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 03/03/2014 | ||
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON FEDERAL MGT AREAS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 02/10/2014 | ||
STIPEND FOR BOARDING SCHOOLS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 03/14/2014 | ||
FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
DNR: HUNTING GUIDES, CONCESSION PROGRAM | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 03/24/2014 | ||
MULTIDISCIPLINARY CHILD PROTECTION TEAMS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
REG. OF FIREARMS/KNIVES BY UNIVERSITY | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 03/24/2014 | ||
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: MISCONDUCT, RLS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL FEES | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) L&C | 02/24/2014 | ||
COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 02/24/2014 | ||
STUDENT RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, PSYC DRUGS | SENATOR COGHILL BY REQUEST |
(S) EDC | 02/24/2014 | ||
BASE F-35 AIRCRAFT AT EIELSON AFB | SENATOR COGHILL |
(H) MLV | 02/12/2014 | ||
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | SENATOR COGHILL |
(H) RLS | 04/15/2014 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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EXEMPT DISCHARGES FROM USE OF MUNITIONS | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 13 | 04/09/2013 | ||
WAIVE CDL SKILL TEST FOR CERTAIN VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 13 | 06/02/2013 | ||
ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, OLSON |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 13 | 03/27/2013 | ||
STATUTORY REFS TO MENTAL RETARDATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
JAY HAMMOND DAY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL PARKWAY | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 13 | 07/11/2013 | ||
EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | REPRESENTATIVES MILLETT, GATTIS, HOLMES, HUGHES, LEDOUX, JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 14 | 05/29/2014 | ||
DR. WALTER SOBOLEFF DAY | REPRESENTATIVES KREISS-TOMKINS, P.WILSON, MUNOZ, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 14 | 07/30/2014 | ||
MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: MIL. FACILITY ZONE | REPRESENTATIVES THOMPSON, ISAACSON, SADDLER, TARR |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
PURPLE HEART STATE | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 06/02/2013 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 06/02/2013 | ||
OPPOSE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 04/15/2013 | ||
LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS; NPR-A | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/26/2013 | ||
SUPPORT IN-STATE FIREARMS MANUFACTURING | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 06/20/2013 | ||
FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 03/04/2014 | ||
BASE F-35 AIRCRAFT AT EIELSON OR JBER | REPRESENTATIVE ISAACSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 03/04/2014 | ||
GOOD FRIDAY EARTHQUAKE REMEMBRANCE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 03/04/2014 | ||
ARCTIC COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 07/17/2014 | ||
VETERANS: AGENT ORANGE, TOXIN EXPOSURE | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
LEGIS RESOLVE 69 | 07/10/2014 | ||
OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE SHARING | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 03/04/2014 | ||
IZEMBEK LAND EXCHANGE | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 38 | 09/19/2014 | ||
ALASKA MINING | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 13 | 04/12/2013 | ||
INTERSTATE MINING COMPACT & COMMISSION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 13 | 04/15/2013 | ||
EXPERIMENTAL VEHICLE PLATES | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 13 | 05/29/2013 | ||
APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE DIVIDEND FUND | SENATOR DYSON |
(H) FIN | 04/07/2014 | ||
CONFIDENTIALITY OF CRIMINAL CASE RECORDS | SENATOR DYSON |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 08/28/2014 | ||
RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
TELEPHONE RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC DATA | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) CRA | 01/27/2014 | ||
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO PROSTITUTION | SENATOR GARDNER |
(H) RLS | 04/16/2014 | ||
OFFICIAL STATE BOLT-ACTION RIFLE | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 14 | 07/28/2014 | ||
EXTEND EMERGING ENERGY TECHNOLOGY FUND | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
WRONGFUL DEATH OF AN UNBORN CHILD | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
ACQUIRE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST LAND | SENATOR STEDMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 06/16/2014 | ||
JOINT COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL OVERREACH | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(H) FIN | 01/24/2014 | ||
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER | SENATOR KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 07/25/2014 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | SENATOR MICCICHE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 06/26/2013 | ||
MINING/PROCESSING OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUNDING | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
RETURNED TO (S) RLS | 03/12/2014 | ||
OPPOSE INTERNATIONAL DESIGNATING OF LAND | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 08/11/2014 | ||
FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION | SENATOR DYSON |
(S) RLS | 03/12/2014 | ||
OPPOSE WARRANTLESS DATA COLLECTION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 51 | 08/11/2014 | ||
CONST. AM: STUDENT LOAN DEBT | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
HELD TO 4/25 CAL(H) | 04/25/2014 | ||
WELCOME ARCTIC CAUCUS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
SENATE RESOLVE 4 | 02/01/2013 | ||
CHINOOK BYCATCH LIMITS; SEASHARE | SENATOR MICCICHE |
SENATE RESOLVE 5 | 06/14/2013 |