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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TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) CRA | 02/08/2017 | ||
MISCONDUCT INVOLVING WEAPONS 5TH DEGREE | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) JUD | 02/24/2017 | ||
MUNI LIENS,TAX EXEMPTIONS,SERVICE AREAS | SENATOR EGAN BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 17 | 06/12/2017 | ||
LOW-SPEED VEHICLES | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) TRA | 02/19/2018 | ||
VET/VALOR/ARTS/DISABLED PLATES;LAO ID/LIC | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 18 | 07/29/2018 |
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 | ||
NATL GUARD LEAVE/REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 18 | 06/23/2018 | ||
INS. FOR DEPENDS. OF DECEASED FIRE/POLICE | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 17 | 06/21/2017 | ||
DOM VIOL/SEX ASSAULT:TRAINING; EXAM KITS | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 18 | 06/29/2018 | ||
NEW DRUGS FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL | REPRESENTATIVE GRENN |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 18 | 07/13/2018 | ||
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY | REPRESENTATIVE WESTLAKE |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 17 | 06/24/2017 | ||
MUNI ENERGY IMPROVEMNT:ASSESSMNTS/BONDS | REPRESENTATIVE WOOL |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 17 | 09/07/2017 | ||
CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 18 | 08/22/2018 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER FRANCHISES | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 18 | 07/02/2018 | ||
DHSS;CINA; FOSTER CARE; CHILD PROTECTION | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 18 | 06/07/2018 | ||
FOOD DONATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 18 | 03/06/2018 | ||
TEEN DATING VIOL:PROGRAMS;AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE DRUMMOND |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 18 | 07/11/2018 | ||
EXTEND: SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 18 | 05/10/2018 | ||
DRUG PRICING; PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 18 | 09/04/2018 | ||
FISH & GAME LICENSES; ELECTRONIC FORM | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 18 | 07/13/2018 | ||
MILITARY SPOUSE COURTESY LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(S) FIN | 04/23/2018 | ||
CRIMES/CRIM PRO;CONTROLLED SUBTANCES;BAIL | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 18 | 06/14/2018 | ||
SUPPORTIVE DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 18 | 09/27/2018 | ||
DEDICATING THE AL ADAMS COMMITTEE ROOM | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 11/13/2017 | ||
GOVERNOR: AK NATIVE LANGUAGES EMERGENCY | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 10/05/2018 | ||
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 | ||
OPPOSING GEN. ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 10/08/2018 | ||
FEDS RESPECT STATE REG OF MARIJUANA | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 10/08/2018 | ||
DEVELOP: ARCTIC INFRASTRUCTURE/DEFENSE | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 10/08/2018 | ||
MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM | SENATOR STEVENS |
(S) FIN | 02/27/2017 | ||
PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) FIN | 04/04/2018 | ||
OCT 25: AFR-AMER SOLDIERS AK HWY DAY | SENATOR WILSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 17 | 04/30/2017 | ||
AK MENTAL HEALTH TRUST LAND EXCHANGE | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 17 | 08/10/2017 | ||
EDUCATION FUNDING; BUDGET | SENATOR STEVENS |
(S) FIN | 01/26/2018 | ||
DISTILLERY LICENSEES; SERVICE ON PREMISES | SENATOR WILSON |
(S) L&C | 01/24/2018 | ||
PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 18 | 08/25/2018 | ||
TEACHERS: BOARD CERTIFICATION INCENTIVES | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) EDC | 02/19/2018 | ||
MARCH: SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GARDNER |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 18 | 08/29/2018 | ||
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 | ||
TPP WITHDRAWAL:MITIGATE HARM AK SEAFOOD | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) STA | 02/01/2017 | ||
AK LEGALLY ACQUIRED IVORY USE EXEMPTION | SENATOR OLSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 10/08/2018 | ||
URGING CO-MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SEA OTTERS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
(H) RES | 03/29/2018 | ||
FEBRUARY 2017: BLACK HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR BEGICH |
SENATE RESOLVE 4 | 11/13/2017 | ||
PURCHASE OF ALASKA; 150TH ANNIVERSARY | SENATOR COGHILL |
SENATE RESOLVE 5 | 11/13/2017 | ||
FEBRUARY 2018: BLACK HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR BEGICH |
SENATE RESOLVE 9 | 10/08/2018 |