SENATE
DENNIS EGAN
26th-30th Legislature (2009 -2018)
District: Q
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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NAMING ST. LIBRARY/MUSEUM & READING ROOM | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 15 | 05/05/2015 | ||
TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) CRA | 03/25/2015 | ||
LICENSE PLATES: FOREIGN CONSUL; COMMEM. | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) STA | 04/11/2015 | ||
RAFFLE VENDING MACHINES/KIOSKS | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) L&C | 01/22/2016 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE ARSON ON PRIVATE PROPERTY | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) RLS | 04/14/2016 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 15 | 05/14/2015 | ||
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 | ||
GOV COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES/SPECIAL ED | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 16 | 05/04/2016 | ||
ALASKA WILD SALMON DAY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 16 | 05/07/2016 | ||
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 | ||
PERSON W/DISABILITY SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 16 | 08/06/2016 | ||
DECLARE 2015-2017 AS YEARS OF THE ARCTIC | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 09/01/2015 | ||
MARITIME WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 31 | 08/16/2016 | ||
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 | ||
INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION LICENSES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 04/01/2016 | ||
VOTER LIST ACCURACY; ELECTION PAMPHLETS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 16 | 05/27/2016 | ||
OPIOID OD DRUGS: DISPENSING; IMMUNITY | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 16 | 03/14/2016 | ||
IMMUNITY FOR FIRE DEPT. & MEMBERS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
MUNI BOND BK;REG HEALTH ORGS;JT ACT AGNCY | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 15 | 05/26/2015 | ||
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 16 | 07/06/2016 | ||
VACCINE CERTIFICATION FOR PHARMACISTS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS FOR PATIENTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 16 | 07/20/2016 | ||
MEDICAID REFORM;TELEMEDICINE;DRUG DATABAS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 16 | 06/21/2016 | ||
OMNIBUS CRIM LAW & PROCEDURE; CORRECTIONS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 16 | 07/11/2016 | ||
PERSON W/DISABILITY SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 03/23/2016 | ||
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS: VOTING & CONFLICTS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) STA | 04/13/2015 | ||
SECURITY FREEZE ON CERTAIN CREDIT REPORTS | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 16 | 06/19/2016 | ||
EXTEND SUNSET ON AK COMMISSION ON AGING | SENATOR STOLTZE BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 16 | 06/15/2016 | ||
INSURANCE FOR ANTI-CANCER MEDICATION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 16 | 07/06/2016 | ||
AIDEA BONDS, LOANS, FUND; AEA LOAN | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) NRG | 02/22/2016 | ||
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 | ||
CONST. AM: G.O. BONDS FOR STUDENT LOANS | SENATOR MACKINNON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 53 | 09/15/2016 | ||
NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS' MONUMENT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) RLS | 03/18/2015 | ||
OCS OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT | SENATOR COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 09/01/2015 | ||
ARCTIC ECONOMIC COUNCIL | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 09/01/2015 |