HOUSE
JIM COLVER
29th-29th Legislature (2015 -2016)
District: 9
Party: Republican
2015-2016 Representative
Biography:
PLACE OF BIRTH: Anchorage
Spouse’s Name: Marie-Louise
Children’s Names: Julia, Calum, and Hannah
Occupation:
Current: Owner Colver Surveying
Past: 30 years in Road, Civil, and Pipeline Construction
ALASKAN COMMUNITIES LIVED IN:
Current: Hatcher Pass 1984-present,
Past: Juneau and Anchorage 1958-84,
Worked Statewide: Prudhoe-Ketchikan 1976-curent
EDUCATION:
UAA, A.S. Surveying Technology; UAA, Business Management,
Law; West Anchorage High School
POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT POSITIONS:
Assembly member, Mat-Su Borough (MSB) 2009-currrent,
Vice-Chair MSB Fish & Wildlife Commission 2009-2014, School
Board Member MSB 2006-2009, School Board President,
Deputy Mayor and Assembly member MSB 2000-2006,
Planning Commissioner MSB 1993-1999, Chairman Road
Advisory Board 1988-92
Business and Professional Positions:
Registered Land Surveyor, Legislative Aide
SERVICE ORGANIZATION(S) MEMBERSHIP:
NRA, Palmer Chamber Commerce, Youth Hockey Coach
Fishhook Community Council, United Protestant
Presbyterian Church
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Family, Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Cross Country, Downhill
Skiing
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP: FINANCIAL AID | REPRESENTATIVE COLVER |
(H) EDC | 02/06/2015 | ||
| JURY DUTY EXEMPTION FOR TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVE COLVER |
(H) EDC | 02/06/2015 | ||
| CORPORATION/LLC/PARTNERSHIP REPORTS | REPRESENTATIVE COLVER |
(H) L&C | 02/23/2015 | ||
| PALMER HAY FLATS GAME REFUGE | REPRESENTATIVE COLVER |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 15 | 05/19/2015 | ||
| NAMING THE NELS HITCHCOCK BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE COLVER |
(H) TRA | 01/19/2016 | ||
| NAMING ARCTIC MAN WAY | REPRESENTATIVE COLVER |
(H) RLS | 04/08/2016 | ||
| EDUCATION STUDENT ASSESSMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE COLVER |
(H) EDC | 01/19/2016 | ||
| EXEMPT STATE EMPLOYEE SALARY LIMIT | REPRESENTATIVE COLVER |
(H) STA | 02/19/2016 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIV EMPLOYER VOLUNTARY VET PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(S) RLS | 04/17/2015 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| REPEAL COLLEGE/CAREER READINESS ASSESS. | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
(S) EDC | 04/19/2015 | ||
| BD OF REGENTS REGIONAL RESIDENCY QUALIF. | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 09/08/2016 | ||
| ALASKA WILD SALMON DAY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 16 | 05/07/2016 | ||
| 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 | ||
| AK REG ECON ASSIST. PROGRAM; EXTEND | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 16 | 07/28/2016 | ||
| JAN 24 - 30, 2016: AK SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| RECOGNIZE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| FEDS ALLOW STATE TO MAKE ENERGY CHOICES | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
(H) RLS | 03/11/2015 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CALL FOR US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 09/15/2016 | ||
| FED AMMUNITION BAN; MANUFACTURE FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
(H) JUD | 03/06/2015 | ||
| LIMIT DECLARATION OF NATL. MONUMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| LIFT FEDERAL LAND WITHDRAWALS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| SUPPORT O&G LEASES ON ARCTIC OCS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
(H) RLS | 11/03/2015 | ||
| MAX F. GRUENBERG JR. COMMITTEE ROOM | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 08/26/2016 | ||
| RESTITUTION: PROPERTY AND INCOME LOSS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
| IMMUNITY FOR FIRE DEPT. & MEMBERS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
| VACCINE CERTIFICATION FOR PHARMACISTS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
| SECURITY FREEZE ON CERTAIN CREDIT REPORTS | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 16 | 06/19/2016 | ||
| INSURANCE FOR ANTI-CANCER MEDICATION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 16 | 07/06/2016 | ||
| SPECIAL SESSION TO BE HELD ON ROAD SYSTEM | SENATOR STOLTZE |
(H) RLS | 04/07/2016 | ||
| NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS' MONUMENT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) RLS | 03/18/2015 |