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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NAMING SCOTT JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) RLS | 03/11/2019 | ||
QUITCLAIM LAND TO UNITED STATES | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) RES | 02/01/2019 | ||
ALASKA RAILROAD CORP. LAND TRANSFERS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 19 | 08/16/2019 | ||
SUCCESSOR OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) STA | 03/04/2019 | ||
NAMING TROOPER GABE RICH MEMORIAL BRIDGE | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) TRA | 03/11/2019 | ||
LIMIT NONRESIDENT TAKING OF BIG GAME | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) RES | 03/13/2019 | ||
ALASKA RAILROAD/STATE LAND TRANSFERS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 19 | 08/16/2019 | ||
TRUSTS, TRUSTEES, COMMUNITY PROPERTY | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 02/14/2020 | ||
FIDUCIARY'S ALLOCATION OF CAPITAL GAINS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 02/14/2020 | ||
ELECTRIC UTILITY LIABILITY | SENATOR COGHILL |
RETURNED TO (S) RLS | 03/22/2020 | ||
ROAD SERVICE AREA CONSOLIDATION | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) RLS | 03/18/2020 | ||
TRANSFER OF RAIL PROPERTY TO NENANA | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) TRA | 02/21/2020 | ||
MILITARY MEMBER CHILD PROTECTION | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) HSS | 02/24/2020 | ||
SUPPORT U.S. DOD ARCTIC REGIONAL CENTER | SENATOR COGHILL |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 05/21/2020 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENT. AGGRAVATOR | REPRESENTATIVE LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 19 | 07/19/2019 | ||
NAMING SCOTT JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 19 | 05/17/2019 | ||
NAMING TROOPER GABE RICH MEMORIAL BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 19 | 05/17/2019 | ||
DEDICATING BETTYE J. DAVIS COMMITTEE ROOM | REPRESENTATIVE SPOHNHOLZ |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 04/03/2020 | ||
ELIZABETH PERATROVICH COMMEMORATIVE COIN | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 02/20/2020 | ||
ENSURE ACCESS INTO DENALI PARK | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 17 | 04/20/2020 | ||
EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 19 | 06/26/2019 | ||
ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENTENCING CREDIT | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(S) FIN | 03/06/2019 | ||
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 19 | 09/19/2019 | ||
UNIVERSITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS | SENATOR STEVENS |
(S) FIN | 02/27/2019 | ||
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS STORAGE TAX CREDIT | SENATOR BISHOP |
(S) FIN | 03/06/2019 | ||
ESTABLISH MAY 31 AS KATIE JOHN DAY | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 19 | 05/30/2019 | ||
MARCH 12: ASHLEY JOHNSON-BARR DAY | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 20 | 03/12/2020 | ||
ESTABLISH JUNE 7 AS WALTER HARPER DAY | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 20 | 04/29/2020 | ||
EXPLORATION & MINING RIGHTS; ANNUAL LABOR | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 20 | 04/29/2020 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH:APRIL 2019 | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(H) RLS | 04/08/2019 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING; RELATED ISSUES | SENATOR BIRCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/18/2019 | ||
CONST. AM: PROHIBIT ABORTION/FUNDING | SENATOR HUGHES |
(S) JUD | 03/09/2020 | ||
WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE | SENATOR REVAK |
(H) STA | 03/18/2020 |