HOUSE
BETH KERTTULA
21st-28th Legislature (1999 -2014)
Resigned January 24, 2014
District: 32
Party: Democrat
1999-2006 Representative
2007-2008 Representative Minority Leader
2009-2012 Representative House Minority Leader
2013-2014 Representative Resigned January 24, 2014
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Beth's family has a long
history in Alaska starting in 1918, when her grandfather
Oscar spent the winter in Nome. In 1935 he returned with his
young family to the Matanuska Valley to farm. Beth's
father Jay has the honor of being the state's longest-
serving legislator and the only legislator to have served
as both House Speaker and Senate President. Her mother
Joyce was an English teacher and full-time volunteer as
Jay's office manager.
After growing up as a legislator's child in Juneau and
Palmer, Beth earned her BA from Stanford University and her
JD from the University of Santa Clara. She worked as an
attorney in both private and public practice before running
for office.
Beth has been elected seven times to the Alaska House of
Representatives from District 3 in Juneau. During her
public service she has been a strong voice for Alaskans
retaining control over their resource wealth and responsible
development and has been instrumental in oil and gas
decisions. Beth has also been a leader to restore civility,
ethics and non-partisan decision-making to the legislature.
She was the original sponsor of Alaska's world-renowned
cruise ship pollution legislation.
A trusted and respected leader, Beth served on the House
Finance Committee, was Minority Whip for 3 years, and is
currently the House Minority Leader - the highest rank for
a minority member in the House.
Beth's husband Jim Powell was Deputy Mayor of Juneau.
He works at the Department of Environmental Conservation and
is a PhD student at the University of Alaska.
Beth is a member of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, Camp
2, the Fil-Am and the Filipino Communities of Juneau, and
the Alaska Bar Association. Beth owns a very small jewelry
making business and enjoys reading, watching movies and just
being outside with Jim.
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Beth resigned on January 24, 2014.
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Past Memberships (Resigned January 24, 2014)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 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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STUDENT LOAN PRINCIPAL REDUCTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, DRUMMOND, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, TUCK, TARR, JOSEPHSON, KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) EDC | 01/16/2013 | ||
CHILD CARE CTRS: STATE EMPLOYEES & OTHERS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 01/16/2013 | ||
PERS MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS TO RETIREE ORG. | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) L&C | 02/08/2013 | ||
POLITICAL ACTIVITY BY CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/08/2013 | ||
OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) RES | 02/11/2013 | ||
TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) L&C | 02/18/2013 | ||
DR. WALTER SOBOLEFF DAY | REPRESENTATIVES KREISS-TOMKINS, P.WILSON, MUNOZ, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 14 | 07/30/2014 | ||
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN | REPRESENTATIVES TARR, DRUMMOND, KERTTULA, JOSEPHSON, KAWASAKI |
(H) STA | 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 | ||
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVES DRUMMOND, KERTTULA, TARR, TUCK, GUTTENBERG, JOSEPHSON, KAWASAKI, GRUENBERG |
(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 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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BD OF ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(H) FIN | 02/13/2013 | ||
PHARMACY AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) L&C | 01/16/2013 | ||
PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHY | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) L&C | 01/16/2013 | ||
SECURED TRANSACTIONS AND FUNDS TRANSFERS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 13 | 06/27/2013 | ||
EXTEND BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
LINES OF BUSINESS ON BUSINESS LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVES COSTELLO, HUGHES |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 14 | 07/31/2014 | ||
HOME HEATING CONVERSION LOANS | REPRESENTATIVES T.WILSON, THOMPSON, HIGGINS, ISAACSON, KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) FIN | 02/13/2013 | ||
MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION: FARM STRUCTURES | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 13 | 06/28/2013 | ||
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTES OF LAW AND MEDICINE | REPRESENTATIVES KAWASAKI, JOSEPHSON |
(H) EDC | 01/16/2013 | ||
ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES REGISTRY | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, MILLETT, JOSEPHSON |
(H) HSS | 01/16/2013 | ||
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 | ||
CORPORATE INCOME TAX FOR NEW CORPORATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, TARR, JOSEPHSON, TUCK |
(H) L&C | 02/12/2014 | ||
CHINOOK RESEARCH & RESTORATION ENDOWMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(H) FIN | 03/20/2013 | ||
MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN NEED OF AID | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMPSON |
(H) RLS | 04/10/2013 | ||
ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, OLSON |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
STATUTORY REFS TO MENTAL RETARDATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(S) FIN | 04/15/2014 | ||
MILLER BRIDGES; RAY CORRIDOR | REPRESENTATIVE ISAACSON |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 13 | 06/11/2013 | ||
BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION; DISTRICT PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDC | 02/01/2013 | ||
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 | ||
SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) STA | 02/22/2013 | ||
COMMERCIAL FISHING CREWMEMBER LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
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 | ||
NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY REPOSITORIES | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 14 | 06/17/2014 | ||
DEFINITION OF POLICE OFFICER | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
HAZING | REPRESENTATIVE KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) JUD | 03/31/2014 | ||
CREDIT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSES | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(S) RLS | 01/31/2014 | ||
PAYMENT OF FISHERY RESOURCE LANDING TAX | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) FIN | 04/11/2013 | ||
VPSO FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 14 | 07/18/2014 | ||
PESTICIDES AND BROADCAST CHEMICALS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FSH | 04/08/2013 | ||
SALMON & HERRING PRODUCT DEV'T TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/09/2014 | ||
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 | ||
OPPOSE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 04/15/2013 | ||
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 | ||
GOOD FRIDAY EARTHQUAKE REMEMBRANCE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 03/04/2014 | ||
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 | ||
MARINE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
NEWBORN SCREENING FOR HEART DEFECTS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 |