SENATE
CATHY GIESSEL
27th-34th Legislature (2011 -Present)
Senator Cathy Giessel
Majority Leader
Email: [email protected]
District: E
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 800-892-4843
Majority Leader
Email: [email protected]
District: E
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 800-892-4843
Session Contact
State Capitol Room 121
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-4843
Interim Contact
1500 W. Benson Blvd.
Anchorage AK, 99503
Phone: 907-269-0181
State Capitol Room 121
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-4843
Interim Contact
1500 W. Benson Blvd.
Anchorage AK, 99503
Phone: 907-269-0181
Legislative Service
2011-2018 Senator
2019-2020 Senator Senate President
2023- Senator Majority Leader
2011-2018 Senator
2019-2020 Senator Senate President
2023- Senator Majority Leader
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) L&C | 01/22/2025 | ||
| ALLOWED COSTS IN ELECTRIC COOP RATES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RES | 01/22/2025 | ||
| REPEAL 90 DAY SESSION LIMIT | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 04/18/2025 | ||
| CHUGACH STATE PARK EASEMENTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(H) RLS | 04/09/2025 | ||
| MINOR MENTAL HEALTH: AGE OF CONSENT | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RLS | 04/25/2025 | ||
| HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOWABLE CHARGES | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 03/31/2025 | ||
| HEALTH INSURANCE NETWORK STANDARDS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 04/07/2025 | ||
| PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER;3RD PARTY ADMIN | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) L&C | 04/18/2025 | ||
| AEDS/OVERDOSE KITS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) HSS | 03/24/2025 | ||
| HEALTH INSURANCE & PHARMACY BENEFITS MGRS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 03/24/2025 | ||
| PHARMACIST PRESCRIPTION AUTHORITY | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) AWAIT NEXT COM | 04/29/2025 | ||
| SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ARCTIC AFFAIRS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR | 01/23/2025 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION: FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
VETO SUSTAINED | 04/22/2025 | ||
| SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BYNUM |
(S) RLS | 04/09/2025 | ||
| SURRENDER OF INFANTS; INF. SAFETY DEVICE | SENATOR MYERS |
(S) JUD | 03/14/2025 | ||
| TOBACCO/NICOTINE/E-CIG AGE; E-CIG TAX | SENATOR STEVENS |
(S) FIN | 03/14/2025 | ||
| ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | SENATOR MERRICK |
(S) STA | 03/26/2025 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOLS: MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(S) FIN | 02/28/2025 | ||
| MINORS & PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS | SENATOR CLAMAN |
(S) FIN | 02/07/2025 | ||
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCOPE OF PRACTICE | SENATOR TOBIN |
(S) L&C | 03/05/2025 | ||
| CNA TRAINING | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(S) L&C | 02/19/2025 | ||
| PAYMENT OF CONTRACTS | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
(S) CRA | 03/12/2025 | ||
| ANWR & NAT'L PETRO RESERVE: STATE SHARE | SENATOR BJORKMAN |
(S) RLS | 04/25/2025 |