HOUSE
MIA COSTELLO
27th-32nd Legislature (2011 -2022)
Representative Mia Costello
District: 20
Party: Republican
District: 20
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
2011-2014 Representative
2015-2018 Senator
2019-2020 Senator Majority Leader 1/15 - 7/8/19
2021-2022 Senator
2011-2014 Representative
2015-2018 Senator
2019-2020 Senator Majority Leader 1/15 - 7/8/19
2021-2022 Senator
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Date/Place of Birth:
Anchorage - 1968
Residency in Alaska:
Lifelong Alaskan
Anchorage (1968-'91, '99-'03, '08 to present)
Juneau (1991-'99, 03-'06)
Fairbanks (2006-'08)
Occupation:
Mother, teacher, public relations executive and Governor’s staff
Family:
Spouse: Andrew
Children: Andrew and Roman
Education:
West High School – Diploma, 1986
Harvard University – B.A. in Government, 1990
University of Alaska Southeast – Master of Arts in Teaching, 1997
Other Political and Government Positions:
Governor’s Office Deputy Director of Communications; Legislative aide; State Public Information Officer; Intern coordinator for U.S. Senator Ted Stevens; Governor’s Outdoor Recreation and Trails Advisory Council; Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports; Statehood Celebration Commission.
Business and Professional Positions:
Coach, NineStar Education & Employment Services; Teacher, Anchorage and Juneau School Districts; Public relations executive; Owner, Mia Costello Consulting
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Alaska Outdoor Council; National Rifle Association; Alaska Airmen’s Association; Anchorage Republican Women’s Club, Juneau Big Brothers Big Sisters; Masters Swimming
Other Information:
Alaska Humanities Forum Teacher Exchange to Sand Point; Co-Nect Schools Excellence in Education finalist
Special Interests:
Youth literacy, flying, swimming and camping
Legislative Service:
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
Legislative Service:
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUDENT COUNT ESTIMATES | REPRESENTATIVES FEIGE, COSTELLO, GATTIS |
(H) FIN | 02/22/2013 | ||
| STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, OLSON, FEIGE, LYNN, THOMPSON, MILLETT, T.WILSON, PRUITT, KELLER, STOLTZE, JOHNSON, HAWKER, EDGMON, SEATON, NAGEAK, HERRON, LEDOUX, MUNOZ, AUSTERMAN, COSTELLO, P.WILSON, SADDLER, REINBOLD, GATTIS, HUGHES, FOSTER, ISAACSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 13 | 05/28/2013 | ||
| LINES OF BUSINESS ON BUSINESS LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVES COSTELLO, HUGHES |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 14 | 07/31/2014 | ||
| ELECTRONIC BULLYING IN SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVES COSTELLO, GATTIS, HUGHES, JOSEPHSON |
(S) JUD | 04/17/2014 | ||
| MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR MEDISET PRESCRIPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(S) RLS | 04/16/2014 | ||
| DNR HUNTING CONCESSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(H) RES | 03/05/2013 | ||
| LABORATORY SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL LICENSING | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(H) L&C | 03/22/2013 | ||
| INTEREST ON CORPORATION INCOME TAX | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(H) FIN | 03/22/2013 | ||
| ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE REGISTRY | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, COSTELLO |
(H) HSS | 01/21/2014 | ||
| SMALL SECURITY OFFERINGS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(H) L&C | 02/12/2014 | ||
| AIDEA: LOAN PROGRAMS/FUNDS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(H) L&C | 02/26/2014 | ||
| MINING/PROCESSING OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(H) RES | 02/15/2013 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA | REPRESENTATIVES HAWKER, CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 13 | 05/21/2013 | ||
| FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEK | REPRESENTATIVES P.WILSON, T.WILSON, KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) RLS | 04/01/2014 | ||
| SELF DEFENSE | REPRESENTATIVES NEUMAN, ISAACSON, LYNN, FEIGE |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 13 | 06/20/2013 | ||
| HOME HEATING CONVERSION LOANS | REPRESENTATIVES T.WILSON, THOMPSON, HIGGINS, ISAACSON, KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) FIN | 02/13/2013 | ||
| INJUNCTION SECURITY: INDUSTRIAL OPERATION | REPRESENTATIVES FEIGE, CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 111 SLA 14 | 08/04/2014 | ||
| PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN NEED OF AID | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMPSON |
(H) RLS | 04/10/2013 | ||
| VIETNAM VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 13 | 03/27/2013 | ||
| AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 14 | 03/25/2014 | ||
| MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 13 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(S) FIN | 04/15/2014 | ||
| INTERFERENCE WITH INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
(H) JUD | 01/30/2013 | ||
| MILLER BRIDGES; RAY CORRIDOR | REPRESENTATIVE ISAACSON |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 13 | 06/11/2013 | ||
| ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| PERS CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| DEDICATED TRANSPORT FUND/PUB TRANSPORT | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
(H) FIN | 03/20/2013 | ||
| SUSTAINABLE BUDGET REPORTING | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) FIN | 02/22/2013 | ||
| LAYOFF NOTICES FOR TENURED TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
(S) EDC | 04/03/2013 | ||
| REGULATIONS: NOTICE, REVIEW, COMMENT | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL PARKWAY | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
| AUCTIONS FOR BIG GAME HARVEST PERMITS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 14 | 06/20/2014 | ||
| MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 13 | 07/11/2013 | ||
| DEFINITION OF POLICE OFFICER | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| HAZING | REPRESENTATIVE KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) JUD | 03/31/2014 | ||
| OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF THE STATE | REPRESENTATIVES KREISS-TOMKINS, MILLETT, EDGMON, NAGEAK, HERRON |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 14 | 10/23/2014 | ||
| MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: MIL. FACILITY ZONE | REPRESENTATIVES THOMPSON, ISAACSON, SADDLER, TARR |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
| SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, GARA, DRUMMOND, JOSEPHSON |
(H) FIN | 03/28/2014 | ||
| ADVISORY COMMISSION ON FEDERAL MGT AREAS | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, MILLETT, HUGHES, FEIGE, PRUITT, CHENAULT, OLSON, ISAACSON, THOMPSON, NEUMAN, STOLTZE, LYNN, SADDLER |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, MILLETT, LEDOUX |
(H) L&C | 01/21/2014 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
(H) FIN | 02/19/2014 | ||
| ALASKA SECURITIES ACT EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 14 | 06/19/2014 | ||
| DISTILLERY LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
CHAPTER 82 SLA 14 | 07/14/2014 | ||
| LICENSING OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| STATE FOOD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 06/28/2013 | ||
| PURPLE HEART STATE | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| HMONG-AMERICAN VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/09/2013 | ||
| BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL INITIATIVE | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 44 | 07/28/2014 | ||
| OPPOSE GUN CONTROL ORDERS & LEGISLATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(S) JUD | 02/28/2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
(H) RLS | 03/01/2013 | ||
| CONST. AM: TRANSPORTATION FUND | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
(S) FIN | 04/02/2014 | ||
| COAST GUARD NAT'L SECURITY CUTTER FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 06/14/2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE SHARING | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 03/04/2014 | ||
| FED. ASSESSMENT OF 2012 ARCTIC OPERATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 01/31/2013 | ||
| REQ. SEC'Y OF STATE ATTEND ARCTIC COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 05/09/2013 | ||
| ALASKA MINING | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 13 | 04/12/2013 | ||
| INTERSTATE MINING COMPACT & COMMISSION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 13 | 04/15/2013 | ||
| CORPORATE INCOME TAX; FILM TAX CREDIT | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 13 | 05/28/2013 | ||
| PUBLIC PROCUREMENT | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES | SENATOR DYSON |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2013 | ||
| STATE LAND DISP./LEASEHOLDER PREFERENCE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| ELECTRONIC BULLYING | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM; VACCINE ASSESSMENTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| DELEGATION OF GUIDE-OUTFITTER DUTIES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 14 | 06/20/2014 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION LOANS/GRANTS | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| VEHICLE REGIS/LICENSING/ACCIDENT REPORTS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 14 | 06/19/2014 | ||
| ACQUIRE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST LAND | SENATOR STEDMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 06/16/2014 | ||
| LIMIT FEDERAL INTERVENTION IN STATE | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 06/20/2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ARCTIC: POLICY, USCG, ARCTIC COUNCIL | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| 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 |
Legislative Service:
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)