HOUSE
LES GARA
23rd-30th Legislature (2003 -2018)
Representative Les Gara
District: 20
Party: Democrat
District: 20
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2003-2018 Representative
2003-2018 Representative
:
Date
and
Place of Birth:
February 6, 1963
New York, New York
Occupation:
Attorney, writer
Spouse:
Kelly
Residency in
Alaska:
Fairbanks, August 1988-August 1989;
Anchorage, August 1989 to present
Education:
Freeport High School, 1977-1981, Diploma;
Boston University, 1981-1985, B.A.;
Harvard Law School, 1985-1988, J.D
Political and
Government Positions:
Law clerk for Justice Jay Rabinowitz, Alaska Supreme
Court;
Assistant Attorney General.
Special
Interests:
Fishing, rafting, fly-tying.
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFE STREETS/COMMUNITIES FUND/PAYMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) CRA | 01/18/2017 | ||
| TAX: INCOME FROM NON C CORP ENTITIES | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) L&C | 02/27/2017 | ||
| JOINT PRIME SPONSORSHIP OF BILLS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(S) STA | 04/10/2018 | ||
| OIL & GAS: TAXES; CREDITS; GROSS VALUE | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) RES | 02/20/2017 | ||
| DHSS;CINA; FOSTER CARE; CHILD PROTECTION | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 18 | 06/07/2018 | ||
| DALTON HWY TOLL; DEADHORSE AIRPORT FEE | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) TRA | 01/19/2018 | ||
| OPIOID PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) RLS | 04/09/2018 | ||
| INCREASE BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(S) EDC | 04/17/2018 | ||
| REDUCE MARIJUANA PENALTY:SCHOOLS/CENTERS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
WITHDRAWN | 04/05/2018 | ||
| VARIABLE RATES:SALES/INCOME TAX; PFD | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 02/21/2018 | ||
| CONST. AM: REDISTRICTING;BOARD MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 01/22/2018 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTION REGISTRATION AND VOTING | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(S) STA | 05/04/2017 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MED INS: DEPENDS. OF DECEASED FIRE/POLICE | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) FIN | 01/18/2017 | ||
| ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN PROTECTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(S) RLS | 04/24/2017 | ||
| NO ST/MUNI FUNDS: FED IMMIGRAT REGISTRY | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) JUD | 04/03/2017 | ||
| INS. FOR DEPENDS. OF DECEASED FIRE/POLICE | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 17 | 06/21/2017 | ||
| CONTRACEPTIVES COVERAGE:INSURE;MED ASSIST | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
(S) HSS | 04/10/2018 | ||
| BAN SALE OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED FISH | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) FSH | 01/18/2017 | ||
| DOM VIOL/SEX ASSAULT:TRAINING; EXAM KITS | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 18 | 06/29/2018 | ||
| PERS CREDIT/WORKERS COMP. POLICE & FIRE | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) FIN | 01/18/2017 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP: DEATH;PERM PARTIAL IMPAIR | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2018 | ||
| NEW DRUGS FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL | REPRESENTATIVE GRENN |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 18 | 07/13/2018 | ||
| LEGISLATURE: ETHICS, CONFLICTS, PER DIEM | REPRESENTATIVE GRENN |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 18 | 07/19/2018 | ||
| ARCHITECTS,ENGINEERS,SURVEYORS: EXTEND BD | REPRESENTATIVE KITO |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 17 | 06/16/2017 | ||
| READING PROFICIENCY TASK FORCE; DYSLEXIA | REPRESENTATIVE DRUMMOND |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 18 | 07/12/2018 | ||
| MARICULTURE REVOLVING LOAN FUND | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
CHAPTER 93 SLA 18 | 08/27/2018 | ||
| 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 | ||
| AK ENERGY EFFICIENCY LOANS: ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVE KREISS-TOMKINS |
(S) FIN | 04/13/2017 | ||
| STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT/OCC. LICENSE RENEWAL | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
(S) RLS | 03/12/2018 | ||
| APOC REGISTRATION FEES; LOBBYIST TAX | REPRESENTATIVE KITO |
(H) RLS | 02/07/2018 | ||
| AK RAILROAD RIGHTS OF WAY | REPRESENTATIVE KOPP |
(H) RES | 01/30/2017 | ||
| POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY AWARENESS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(S) STA | 04/06/2017 | ||
| LIMITED TEACHER CERTIFICATES; LANGUAGES | REPRESENTATIVE KREISS-TOMKINS |
(S) EDC | 01/31/2018 | ||
| CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 18 | 08/22/2018 | ||
| MASSAGE THERAPY LICENSING; EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE KITO |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 18 | 05/15/2018 | ||
| DISCLOSURE OF HEALTH CARE COSTS | REPRESENTATIVE SPOHNHOLZ |
(S) RLS | 04/25/2018 | ||
| BENEFIT CORPORATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE KITO |
(S) FIN | 01/31/2018 | ||
| LICENSE PLATES; LAO/HMONG ID/DR LICENSE; | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(S) STA | 05/03/2017 | ||
| CRIM. CONV. OVERTURNED: RECEIVE PAST PFD | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(S) STA | 05/01/2017 | ||
| SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 18 | 08/08/2018 | ||
| MARCH: SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE SPOHNHOLZ |
(S) RLS | 03/28/2018 | ||
| AK WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD;FUNDS | REPRESENTATIVE FANSLER |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 17 | 08/29/2017 | ||
| UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(S) FIN | 04/15/2018 | ||
| NAMING THE DANIEL R. FAUSKE BUILDING | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 17 | 04/08/2017 | ||
| REPEAL ADMIN. REG. REVIEW COMMITTEE | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 18 | 05/03/2018 | ||
| US PRESIDENT ELECT. POPULAR VOTE COMPACT | REPRESENTATIVE FANSLER |
(H) JUD | 03/29/2017 | ||
| EMER. MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICE PAYMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE WOOL |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 18 | 06/20/2018 | ||
| LEGISLATURE PER DIEM AND TRAVEL ALLOWANCE | REPRESENTATIVE KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) FIN | 04/03/2017 | ||
| DISCRIMINATION: GENDER ID.;SEXUAL ORIENT. | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) JUD | 03/07/2018 | ||
| FOOD DONATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 18 | 03/06/2018 | ||
| REGULATION ADOPTION/ORAL COMMENT | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
(H) STA | 03/22/2017 | ||
| COMMUNITY SEED LIBRARIES; AGRICULTURE | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSTON |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 18 | 08/20/2018 | ||
| FISH/WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTION; PERMITS | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
(H) FSH | 03/27/2017 | ||
| PUB. SCHOOL TRUST FUND;EDUCATION RAFFLE | REPRESENTATIVE PARISH |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 18 | 08/10/2018 | ||
| TEEN DATING VIOL:PROGRAMS;AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE DRUMMOND |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 18 | 07/11/2018 | ||
| CRIMES;RESTITUTION;DIVIDEND FUND | REPRESENTATIVE KOPP |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 18 | 06/14/2018 | ||
| LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT; FARM TOURS; FEES | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 18 | 09/05/2018 | ||
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS & INTERNET PRIVACY | REPRESENTATIVE DRUMMOND |
(H) JUD | 04/05/2018 | ||
| NORTH STAR MEDAL | REPRESENTATIVE KREISS-TOMKINS |
CHAPTER 104 SLA 18 | 09/11/2018 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ESTABLISH BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT CORP. | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) STA | 02/21/2018 | ||
| RAYMOND CONQUEST BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) TRA | 05/10/2017 | ||
| FISH & GAME LICENSES; ELECTRONIC FORM | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 18 | 07/13/2018 | ||
| BROADBAND INTERNET: NEUTRALITY/REGULATION | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) FIN | 03/07/2018 | ||
| APPROP: PUPIL TRANSPORTATION; EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 18 | 05/03/2018 | ||
| ALCOHOL LICENSES:BEV DISP/RESTAUR./LODGE | REPRESENTATIVE WOOL |
READ 2ND TIME (S) | 05/12/2018 | ||
| MILITARY JUSTICE & MILITIA CIVIL RELIEF | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 18 | 08/13/2018 | ||
| MARRIAGE AND MINIMUM AGE FOR MARRIAGE | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
(H) STA | 01/26/2018 | ||
| CRIMES/CRIM PRO;CONTROLLED SUBTANCES;BAIL | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 18 | 06/14/2018 | ||
| MUNI: DRIVER PHONE USE IN SCHOOL ZONE | REPRESENTATIVE BIRCH |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 18 | 08/28/2018 | ||
| SUPPORTIVE DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 18 | 09/27/2018 | ||
| ON-BILL FINANCING OF ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE WOOL |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 18 | 07/29/2018 | ||
| TOURISM MARKETING:BOARD;ASSESSMENT;FUND | REPRESENTATIVE GRENN |
(H) FIN | 04/04/2018 | ||
| REGULATORY COMM OF AK; BROADBAND INTERNET | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(S) STA | 04/30/2018 | ||
| ALASKA COMMISSION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) STA | 02/21/2018 | ||
| AMEND UNIFORM RULES: ABSTAIN FROM VOTING | REPRESENTATIVE GRENN |
PERMANENTLY FILED | 10/06/2017 | ||
| RESPOND TO ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(S) HSS | 04/09/2018 | ||
| APRIL 2017: CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) RLS | 04/19/2017 | ||
| 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 | ||
| GOV: ESTABLISH OUTDOOR REC OFFICE | REPRESENTATIVE KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) RES | 02/21/2018 | ||
| CONST. AM: REPEAL MARRIAGE SECTION | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) STA | 01/18/2017 | ||
| CANADIAN MINES ON TRANSBOUNDARY RIVERS | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
WITHDRAWN | 01/16/2018 | ||
| CONGRESS: OVERTURN CITIZENS UNITED V. FEC | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(H) STA | 02/22/2017 | ||
| OPPOSING GEN. ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| FCC: INCREASE RURAL HEALTH CARE BUDGET | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(S) RLS | 04/15/2017 | ||
| FEDS RESPECT STATE REG OF MARIJUANA | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| REAUTHORIZE SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS ACT | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| URGE U.S. SUPPORT OF REFUGEES | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) RLS | 04/20/2018 | ||
| CONGRESS REVERSE FCC ON NET NEUTRALITY | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) RLS | 02/09/2018 | ||
| OCS OIL & GAS LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 10/05/2018 | ||
| OIL & GAS FISCAL POLICY | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 11/13/2017 | ||
| INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCT.;CANNABIDIOL OIL | SENATOR HUGHES |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 18 | 04/12/2018 | ||
| E-CIGS/TOBACCO/NICOTINE & MINORS; SALES | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 18 | 07/13/2018 | ||
| PRESCRIPTIONS FOR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS | SENATOR HUGHES |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 18 | 07/13/2018 | ||
| OCT 25: AFR-AMER SOLDIERS AK HWY DAY | SENATOR WILSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 17 | 04/30/2017 | ||
| REGULATION OF SMOKING | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 18 | 07/17/2018 | ||
| CREDIT REPORT SECURITY FREEZE | SENATOR COGHILL |
(H) RLS | 04/04/2018 | ||
| VISITING PHYSICIANS WITH SPORTS TEAMS | SENATOR MACKINNON |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 18 | 06/18/2018 | ||
| TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RTS;GUARDIANS | SENATOR GARDNER |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 18 | 06/15/2018 | ||
| ESTABLISH: PATRIOT DAY;PTSI AWARENESS DAY | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 105 SLA 18 | 09/11/2018 | ||
| COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE FUND | SENATOR MACKINNON |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 18 | 06/29/2018 | ||
| MEDICAID: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COVERAGE | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 18 | 08/29/2018 | ||
| PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 18 | 08/25/2018 | ||
| VET/VALOR/ARTS/DISABLED PLATES;LAO ID/LIC | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 18 | 07/29/2018 | ||
| APRIL 16, 2019:AK EDUCATION & SHARING DAY | SENATOR HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| APRIL 2018:SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 10/08/2018 |