SENATE
DENNIS EGAN
26th-30th Legislature (2009 -2018)
District: P
Party: Democrat
2009-2010 Senator Oath taken 4/19/09
2011-2018 Senator
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Juneau Senator Dennis Egan
hails from the capital city he now serves. Born in 1947, he
graduated from Juneau Douglas High School in 1965. His
father, Bill Egan, was Alaska’s first governor. Dennis
graduated in 1967 from radio operation engineering school
and was a U.S. Army radio communications school honor
graduate. He put those skills to work serving in the Alaska
Army National Guard 910th Engineer Company from 1967-1974.
Named Alaska broadcaster of the year in 1990 and inducted
into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2001, he has over 30
years on the Alaska Broadcasters Association board. Dennis
was president and general manager of Alaska-Juneau
Communications, Inc. since 1986. As host of KINY-AM’s
"Problem Corner," he may be the only Alaska politician who
has as many voters recognize his voice as his name.
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Serving the Capital City is
nothing new to Sen. Egan. He’s been mayor, an assembly
member, deputy mayor and planning commissioner. He’s served
on the boards of directors of the Juneau Chamber of
Commerce, AK Municipal League, and Southeast Conference.
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His civic involvement has been
as dynamic as his radio and political career. Dennis
currently serves on the boards of the Alaska Committee and
Juneau Jazz & Classics, and is a member of Juneau Rotary,
the Salvation Army Advisory board, and the U.S. District
Court Merit Selection Panel. He is a member of Ducks
Unlimited. Past involvement includes membership on the
Junior Acheivement Hall of Fame selection committee,
Communication Chair Golden North Salmon Derby, Elks 420,
June Yacht Club, and the St. Jude Center board member. He
was a volunteer firefighter for 12 years (1969-1981).
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Dennis married Linda in 1969.
They live on Douglas Island and have two adult daughters,
Jill and Leslie.
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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PHARMACY AUDITS | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) L&C | 02/22/2013 | ||
TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) STA | 01/22/2013 | ||
WORKERS' COMP.: COLL BARGAINING/MEDIATION | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) L&C | 01/25/2013 | ||
POLITICAL ACTIVITY BY CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) STA | 02/08/2013 | ||
CANCEL INS. ON CERTAIN ABANDONED PROPERTY | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 14 | 06/23/2014 | ||
IMITATION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES | SENATOR EGAN |
(H) JUD | 04/15/2014 | ||
USE OF HEADLIGHTS REQUIRED | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) STA | 01/22/2014 | ||
SERVICE OF CITATIONS | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 14 | 06/23/2014 | ||
BOARD/LICENSING OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) L&C | 02/21/2014 | ||
PROTECT AMERICAN LONGSHORE WORKERS' JOBS | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) STA | 03/13/2013 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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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 | ||
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 | ||
MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
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 | ||
STATUTORY REFS TO MENTAL RETARDATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
ALASKA FIRE STANDARDS COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
PERS CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
JAY HAMMOND DAY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 13 | 05/29/2013 | ||
EXTEND AUTISM EARLY DIAGNOSIS TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL PARKWAY | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
RCA REGULATION OF TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 13 | 07/11/2013 | ||
VPSO FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 14 | 07/18/2014 | ||
SALMON & HERRING PRODUCT DEV'T TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/09/2014 | ||
EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | REPRESENTATIVES MILLETT, GATTIS, HOLMES, HUGHES, LEDOUX, JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 14 | 05/29/2014 | ||
DRIVER'S LICENSING EXEMPTION: MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVES ISAACSON, HUGHES, LEDOUX |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF THE STATE | REPRESENTATIVES KREISS-TOMKINS, MILLETT, EDGMON, NAGEAK, HERRON |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 14 | 10/23/2014 | ||
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 | ||
CREAMER'S FIELD REFUGE; WICKERSHAM HOUSE | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 08/18/2014 | ||
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 113 SLA 14 | 08/06/2014 | ||
PRESCRIPTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
CHAPTER 115 SLA 14 | 08/30/2014 | ||
EVAL. INDIRECT EXPENDITURES; TAX CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
DISTILLERY LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
CHAPTER 82 SLA 14 | 07/14/2014 | ||
BOARD/LICENSING OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS | REPRESENTATIVE NAGEAK |
CHAPTER 114 SLA 14 | 08/11/2014 | ||
LICENSING OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
DRUG OVERDOSE: IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
STATE FOOD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 06/28/2013 | ||
PURPLE HEART STATE | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 06/02/2013 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 06/02/2013 | ||
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 04/17/2014 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
DISTRICT OPERATED BOARDING SCHOOLS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 13 | 06/18/2013 | ||
RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES | SENATOR DYSON |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2013 | ||
SCHOOL CONST. GRANTS/SMALL MUNICIPALITIES | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 13 | 06/18/2013 | ||
FISHERY RESOURCE LANDING TAX; TAX CREDIT | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION/MILITARY WIDOW(ER) | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 13 | 06/02/2013 | ||
EXPERIMENTAL VEHICLE PLATES | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 13 | 05/29/2013 | ||
NEWBORN SCREENING FOR HEART DEFECTS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE DIVIDEND FUND | SENATOR DYSON |
(H) FIN | 04/07/2014 | ||
STATE LAND DISP./LEASEHOLDER PREFERENCE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
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 | ||
REPEAL SECONDARY SCHOOL EXIT EXAM | SENATORS STEVENS, GARDNER |
(S) FIN | 01/27/2014 | ||
PROHIBIT USE OF CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING | SENATOR MEYER |
(H) JUD | 02/28/2014 | ||
EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
ELECTRONIC BULLYING | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 14 | 04/23/2014 | ||
EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) L&C | 02/10/2014 | ||
PERS CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) L&C | 02/07/2014 | ||
MULTIPLE VEHICLE INSURANCE POLICIES | SENATOR HUGGINS BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 104 SLA 14 | 07/28/2014 | ||
MULTIDISCIPLINARY CHILD PROTECTION TEAMS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: MISCONDUCT, RLS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION LOANS/GRANTS | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
NOTICE AGAINST TRESPASS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 14 | 06/20/2014 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
BASE F-35 AIRCRAFT AT EIELSON AFB | SENATOR COGHILL |
(H) MLV | 02/12/2014 | ||
OPPOSE INTERNATIONAL DESIGNATING OF LAND | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 08/11/2014 | ||
NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS' MONUMENT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) STA | 04/01/2014 | ||
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 |