SENATE
JOHN COGHILL
21st-31st Legislature (1999 -2020)
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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MILITARY FACILITY ZONES | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 17 | 04/28/2017 | ||
MUNI ENERGY IMPROVEMNT ASSESSMNTS/BONDS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 02/03/2017 | ||
INS. FOR DEPENDS. OF DECEASED FIRE/POLICE | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 03/10/2017 | ||
CRIMES;SENTENCING;PROBATION;PAROLE | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 1 4SSLA 17 | 11/26/2017 | ||
REPEAL COLLECTION OF CIVIL LITIG. INFO | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 02/22/2017 | ||
ALASKA RAILROAD CORP: LAND;BONDS,FINANCE | SENATOR COGHILL |
(H) L&C | 04/11/2018 | ||
CREDIT REPORT SECURITY FREEZE | SENATOR COGHILL |
(H) RLS | 04/04/2018 | ||
MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: ECON DEVEL PROPERTY | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) STA | 04/12/2017 | ||
DRIVER'S LIC. LIMITATION/SUSPENSION; DUI | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) STA | 04/14/2017 | ||
EDUCATION TAX CREDITS;SUNSET;REPEALS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 02/09/2018 | ||
OCS CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 03/21/2018 | ||
PUBLIC RECORDS EXEMPTION: CRIME STOPPERS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 01/31/2018 | ||
STATE PROCUREMENT CODE: PROTESTS/REMEDIES | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 02/12/2018 | ||
PURCHASE OF ALASKA; 150TH ANNIVERSARY | SENATOR COGHILL |
SENATE RESOLVE 5 | 11/13/2017 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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PRIV EMPLOYER VOLUNTARY VET PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 18 | 07/29/2018 | ||
INS. FOR DEPENDS. OF DECEASED FIRE/POLICE | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 17 | 06/21/2017 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER FRANCHISES | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 18 | 07/02/2018 | ||
NAMING THE DANIEL R. FAUSKE BUILDING | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 17 | 04/08/2017 | ||
DHSS;CINA; FOSTER CARE; CHILD PROTECTION | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 18 | 06/07/2018 | ||
DRUG PRICING; PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 18 | 09/04/2018 | ||
APPROP: PUPIL TRANSPORTATION; EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 18 | 05/03/2018 | ||
CRIMES/CRIM PRO;CONTROLLED SUBTANCES;BAIL | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 18 | 06/14/2018 | ||
DEDICATING THE AL ADAMS COMMITTEE ROOM | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 11/13/2017 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING; RELATED ISSUES | REPRESENTATIVE WESTLAKE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 10/27/2017 | ||
SUPPORT ROAD: KING COVE & COLD BAY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 02/17/2017 | ||
ESTABLISH: PATRIOT DAY;PTSI AWARENESS DAY | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 105 SLA 18 | 09/11/2018 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR AWARD | SENATOR COSTELLO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 23 | 10/08/2018 | ||
APRIL 2018:SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 10/08/2018 | ||
SUPPORT OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF DEVELOP. | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
(S) RES | 04/17/2017 | ||
URGING CO-MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SEA OTTERS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
(H) RES | 03/29/2018 | ||
CONST. AM: PARENTAL CONSENT TO ABORTION | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) JUD | 02/19/2018 | ||
STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 11/13/2017 |