HOUSE
LES GARA
23rd-30th Legislature (2003 -2018)
Representative Les Gara
District: 18
Party: Democrat
District: 18
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2003-2018 Representative
2003-2018 Representative
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Date
and
Place of Birth:
February 6, 1963
New York, New York
Occupation:
Attorney, writer
Spouse:
Kelly
Residency in
Alaska:
Fairbanks, August 1988-August 1989;
Anchorage, August 1989 to present
Education:
Freeport High School, 1977-1981, Diploma;
Boston University, 1981-1985, B.A.;
Harvard Law School, 1985-1988, J.D
Political and
Government Positions:
Law clerk for Justice Jay Rabinowitz, Alaska Supreme
Court;
Assistant Attorney General.
Special
Interests:
Fishing, rafting, fly-tying.
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUDENT LOAN PRINCIPAL REDUCTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, DRUMMOND, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, TUCK, TARR, JOSEPHSON, KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) EDC | 01/16/2013 | ||
| CORPORATE INCOME TAX FOR NEW CORPORATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, TARR, JOSEPHSON, TUCK |
(H) L&C | 02/12/2014 | ||
| PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN NEED OF AID | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMPSON |
(H) RLS | 04/10/2013 | ||
| ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION/ABSENTEE VOTING | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 01/28/2013 | ||
| BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION; DISTRICT PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDC | 02/01/2013 | ||
| LIFETIME RESIDENT FISHING/HUNTING LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FSH | 03/13/2013 | ||
| PESTICIDES AND BROADCAST CHEMICALS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FSH | 04/08/2013 | ||
| LABEL GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, GARA, KAWASAKI, KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) RES | 01/21/2014 | ||
| SECONDARY SCHOOL EXIT EXAM; PERF REPORT | REPRESENTATIVES HIGGINS, MILLETT, GARA, GATTIS, T.WILSON, THOMPSON |
(S) FIN | 03/26/2014 | ||
| SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, GARA, DRUMMOND, JOSEPHSON |
(H) FIN | 03/28/2014 | ||
| PROCUREMENT PREF: AK GROWN FISH/AG PRODS | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, GARA |
(H) FIN | 04/02/2014 | ||
| REJECT RECOMMENDATION OF COMP. COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, T.WILSON, HUGHES, SEATON, LYNN, HAWKER, FOSTER, NAGEAK, THOMPSON, P.WILSON, MILLETT, JOHNSON, OLSON, GARA, KAWASAKI, TUCK, JOSEPHSON, DRUMMOND, GUTTENBERG, KREISS-TOMKINS, SADDLER |
(H) FIN | 01/21/2014 | ||
| BAN GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SEEDS & PLANTS | REPRESENTATIVES KAWASAKI, GARA |
(H) RES | 01/21/2014 | ||
| ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE REGISTRY | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, COSTELLO |
(H) HSS | 01/21/2014 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, DRUMMOND, GARA, GRUENBERG, GUTTENBERG, JOSEPHSON, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, TUCK |
(H) HSS | 01/21/2014 | ||
| LEASES FOR LEGISLATIVE OFFICE SPACE | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) L&C | 02/17/2014 | ||
| MITIGATING FACTOR: COMBAT-RELATED PTSD | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) JUD | 03/24/2014 | ||
| DISCLOSURE OF VEHICLE SERVICE COMMISSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) L&C | 02/21/2014 | ||
| BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION; PRINCIPALS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDC | 02/24/2014 | ||
| OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) RES | 02/24/2014 | ||
| AMEND U.S. CONST. RE CAMPAIGN MONEY | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 02/15/2013 | ||
| CONST AM: GUARANTEE PERM FUND DIVIDEND | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 04/03/2013 | ||
| AMEND U.S. CONST. RE CAMPAIGN MONEY | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 02/21/2014 | ||
| CONST. AM: REDISTRICTING BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 02/26/2014 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABSENTEE VOTING | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 01/16/2013 | ||
| EXEMPT DISCHARGES FROM USE OF MUNITIONS | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 13 | 04/09/2013 | ||
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION: FARM STRUCTURES | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 13 | 06/28/2013 | ||
| ELECTRONIC BULLYING IN SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVES COSTELLO, GATTIS, HUGHES, JOSEPHSON |
(S) JUD | 04/17/2014 | ||
| WAIVE CDL SKILL TEST FOR CERTAIN VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 13 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CHEMICALS IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) L&C | 02/01/2013 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE OFFICE ACCOUNTS | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) STA | 02/01/2013 | ||
| FEE/TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) TRA | 02/06/2013 | ||
| BARBED HOOKS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) RES | 03/22/2013 | ||
| OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) RES | 02/11/2013 | ||
| PERS CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| TOPICAL EYE MEDS PRESCRIPTION REFILLS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) EDC | 02/18/2013 | ||
| JAY HAMMOND DAY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
| ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSELS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 13 | 06/27/2013 | ||
| PRICE GOUGING INVOLVING ENERGY RESOURCES | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) L&C | 02/20/2013 | ||
| MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR MEDISET PRESCRIPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(S) RLS | 04/16/2014 | ||
| LAYOFF NOTICES FOR TENURED TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
(S) EDC | 04/03/2013 | ||
| SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) STA | 02/22/2013 | ||
| REGULATIONS: NOTICE, REVIEW, COMMENT | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 13 | 05/29/2013 | ||
| TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(H) FIN | 04/06/2013 | ||
| NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL PARKWAY | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
| LICENSING OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| BROADBAND DISCOUNTS FOR SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE NAGEAK |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SCHOOLS: RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, CRISIS TRG | REPRESENTATIVES MILLETT, AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 95 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | REPRESENTATIVES MILLETT, GATTIS, HOLMES, HUGHES, LEDOUX, JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 14 | 05/29/2014 | ||
| 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 | ||
| BAN NEONICOTINOID PESTICIDES | REPRESENTATIVE DRUMMOND |
(H) RES | 01/21/2014 | ||
| PAID SICK LEAVE | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, DRUMMOND, KERTTULA, GRUENBERG |
(H) L&C | 01/21/2014 | ||
| NURSING MOTHERS IN WORKPLACE | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, DRUMMOND, KERTTULA, JOSEPHSON, KAWASAKI, GRUENBERG |
(H) L&C | 01/21/2014 | ||
| AIDEA BONDS FOR PROCESSING FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) FIN | 03/31/2014 | ||
| EXTEND BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| EXTEND BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| EXTEND BOARD OF MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPY | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| EXTEND PT & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, MILLETT, LEDOUX |
(H) L&C | 01/21/2014 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 113 SLA 14 | 08/06/2014 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
(H) FIN | 02/19/2014 | ||
| EXPAND MEDICAID COVERAGE | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) HSS | 01/30/2014 | ||
| HOME ENERGY RATING SYSTEMS | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
CHAPTER 75 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES NEAR SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(H) TRA | 04/02/2014 | ||
| JURY SERVICE EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(H) EDC | 02/21/2014 | ||
| CHARTER SCHOOLS: FUNDING, FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(H) EDC | 02/21/2014 | ||
| PRODUCTION TAX ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(H) RES | 02/21/2014 | ||
| BOARD/LICENSING OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS | REPRESENTATIVE NAGEAK |
CHAPTER 114 SLA 14 | 08/11/2014 | ||
| PUBLIC RECORDS WEBSITE | REPRESENTATIVE KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) STA | 02/24/2014 | ||
| ACCESS TO CLUB'S LICENSED PREMISES | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 101 SLA 14 | 07/28/2014 | ||
| LICENSING OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| EXPAND MEDICAID UNDER AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) HSS | 03/20/2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
(H) RLS | 03/01/2013 | ||
| MINING/PROCESSING OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(H) RES | 02/15/2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| IZEMBEK LAND EXCHANGE | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 38 | 09/19/2014 | ||
| FED. ASSESSMENT OF 2012 ARCTIC OPERATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 01/31/2013 | ||
| PUBLIC PROCUREMENT | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| DISTRICT OPERATED BOARDING SCHOOLS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 13 | 06/18/2013 | ||
| FISHERY RESOURCE LANDING TAX; TAX CREDIT | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
| BIG GAME HUNTING WITH CHILDREN | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 14 | 07/29/2014 | ||
| NEWBORN SCREENING FOR HEART DEFECTS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| AIDEA BONDS, LOANS, FUND; AEA LOAN | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 14 | 06/16/2014 | ||
| 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 | ||
| IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM; VACCINE ASSESSMENTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| EXTEND EMERGING ENERGY TECHNOLOGY FUND | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| TOURISM MARKETING BOARD | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION LOANS/GRANTS | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| MINING/PROCESSING OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| CONST. AM: STUDENT LOAN DEBT | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
HELD TO 4/25 CAL(H) | 04/25/2014 |