SENATE
JOHN COGHILL
21st-31st Legislature (1999 -2020)
Senate Majority Leader
District: B
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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MEDICAL BOARD; MEDICAL REVIEW ORG. | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 03/27/2015 | ||
LIFE INSURANCE POLICY PREMIUM TAX | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
HEALTH CARE SHARE MINISTRY NOT INSURANCE | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 16 | 07/20/2016 | ||
BOUNDARIES OF ROAD SERVICE AREAS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
IMMUNITY FOR FIRE DEPT. & MEMBERS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
LIFE INSURANCE/ANNUITY EXEMPTIONS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(H) L&C | 04/10/2015 | ||
OMNIBUS CRIM LAW & PROCEDURE; CORRECTIONS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 16 | 07/11/2016 | ||
INDIAN TRIBE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) STA | 01/19/2016 | ||
PERS PARTICIPATION: CONTRACTORS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) STA | 02/12/2016 | ||
BAN LATE TERM ABORTION; CHILD SURRENDER | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) HSS | 02/12/2016 | ||
BOARD OF GAME REGULATION PROPOSALS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) RES | 02/19/2016 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER FRANCHISES | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) L&C | 02/22/2016 | ||
OCS OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT | SENATOR COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 09/01/2015 | ||
RETAIN ARMY FORCES IN ALASKA | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) STA | 02/11/2015 | ||
JONES ACT: U.S. BUILT REQUIREMENT EXEMPT. | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) TRA | 03/27/2015 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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NO INTERNET ACCESS TO SOME CRIM. CASES | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 16 | 02/26/2016 | ||
ELECT MONITORING CREDITS;MITIGATING FCTRS | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 15 | 05/14/2015 | ||
MARCH 27: GREAT ALASKA EARTHQUAKE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 15 | 04/18/2015 | ||
JAN 9: AK LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, TALERICO, VAZQUEZ, WOOL, CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 15 | 04/03/2015 | ||
SEX ABUSE/ASSAULT/DATING VIOL PREV. PROGS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 2 SSSLA 15 | 07/09/2015 | ||
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD VETERAN MEMBER | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 15 | 06/02/2015 | ||
ALASKA FIREFIGHTERS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 15 | 05/05/2015 | ||
MEDICAID: USED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 15 | 05/19/2015 | ||
ESTABLISH MILITARY FAMILY DAY | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 16 | 04/21/2016 | ||
NAVIGABLE WATER; INTERFERENCE, DEFINITION | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 16 | 06/02/2016 | ||
JAN 24 - 30, 2016: AK SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 09/01/2015 | ||
US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION; DELEGATES | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 46 | 09/23/2016 | ||
DECLARE 2015-2017 AS YEARS OF THE ARCTIC | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 09/01/2015 | ||
OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE SHARING | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 09/01/2015 | ||
FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 09/01/2015 | ||
OPPOSE ALEUTIAN NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 09/01/2015 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING; RELATED ISSUES | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 09/01/2015 | ||
OPPOSE ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE NAGEAK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 09/01/2015 | ||
RETAIN ARMY FORCES IN ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 09/01/2015 | ||
CALL FOR US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 09/15/2016 | ||
LIMIT DECLARATION OF NATL. MONUMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 09/01/2015 | ||
RESTITUTION: PROPERTY AND INCOME LOSS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | SENATOR MACKINNON |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2016 | ||
REPEAL FILM PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT | SENATOR STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 15 | 06/15/2015 | ||
MEDICAID REFORM;TELEMEDICINE;DRUG DATABAS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 16 | 06/21/2016 | ||
SCHOOLS;PARENT RTS;ABORT. PROVDRS LIMITS | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
(H) HSS | 03/24/2016 | ||
SECURITY FREEZE ON CERTAIN CREDIT REPORTS | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 16 | 06/19/2016 | ||
LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS OF AGDC BOARD | SENATOR COSTELLO |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 07/20/2016 | ||
INSURANCE FOR ANTI-CANCER MEDICATION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 16 | 07/06/2016 | ||
DNR FEES FOR GEOLOGICAL SERVICES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 16 | 06/22/2016 | ||
PARENT-GUARDIAN/CHILD:TEMP. POWER OF ATTY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 16 | 06/22/2016 | ||
LIMIT ABORTION SERV. PROVIDERS IN SCHOOLS | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
(S) JUD | 03/16/2016 | ||
CIVICS EDUCATION TASK FORCE | SENATOR STEVENS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 08/16/2016 | ||
AK SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK | SENATOR STOLTZE |
(S) RLS | 02/06/2015 | ||
US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION DELEGATES | SENATOR STOLTZE |
(S) FIN | 02/10/2016 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH:APRIL 2015 | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 09/01/2015 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH:APRIL 2016 | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 08/16/2016 | ||
NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS' MONUMENT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) RLS | 03/18/2015 | ||
CALL FOR US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION | SENATOR STOLTZE |
(S) RLS | 02/10/2016 | ||
ARCTIC ECONOMIC COUNCIL | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 09/01/2015 | ||
SUPPORT O&G LEASES ON ARCTIC OCS | SENATOR STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 11/05/2015 |