HOUSE
SAMUEL COTTEN
9th-17th Legislature (1975 -1992)
Representative Samuel Cotten
District: 8
Party: Democrat
District: 8
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1975-1982 Representative
1985-1988 Representative
1989-1990 Representative Speaker of the House
1991-1992 Senator
1975-1982 Representative
1985-1988 Representative
1989-1990 Representative Speaker of the House
1991-1992 Senator
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
07/16/1947;
Juneau, Alaska
OCCUPATION:
Electronics Technician, Commercial Fisherman from Eagle River
EDUCATION:
High School: Palmer High; East Anchorage High;
Chugiak High School, 1965
Technical/Vocational: Electronics Tech. School, US Navy, 1965-1966;
Several technical training schools with Xerox Corporation
College/University: University of Alaska, Anchorage;
University of Alaska, Fairbanks;
Alaska Methodist University, Political Science and English Majors
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Outdoor activities, skiing, fishing, bowling,
supporting local government activities
MILITARY SERVICE:
US Navy, 4 years, Petty Officer Second Class, 1965-1969
Awards: National Defense Award;
Viet Nam Service Award (2 Tours)
EMPLOYMENT:
Information Officer, Department of Health and Social Services;
Senior Technical Representative, Xerox Corporation;
Chairman, Community and Regional Affairs Committee;
Well Driller;
Electrician;
Laborer;
Fire Fighter;
Civil Service Employee;
Printer
Legislative Service:
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 12th (1981-1982)
- 11th (1979-1980)
- 10th (1977-1978)
- 9th (1975-1976)
Legislative Service:
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 12th (1981-1982)
- 11th (1979-1980)
- 10th (1977-1978)
- 9th (1975-1976)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE/GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, BARNES |
IN (H)FINANCE | 02/24/2001 | ||
| RE/LEGIS REVIEW/BUDGET; ED | REPRESENTATIVE COTTEN |
IN (H) FINANCE | 03/05/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/GRANT/ANCHORAGE/EAGLE:RVR SEWER PLAN; ED | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, HALFORD |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 03/09/2001 | ||
| RE/AK MARRIAGE CODE | REPRESENTATIVE COTTEN |
IN (H) RULES | 05/18/2001 | ||
| REPEAL LAWS RE/SUBSISTENCE HUNTING/FISHING | REPRESENTATIVE COTTEN |
IN (H) RESOURCES THEN JUDICIARY | 06/19/2001 | ||
| RE/LIMIT/NUMBERS OF STATE EMPLOYEES; ED | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, FREEMAN |
IN (S) FINANCE | 04/28/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DOTPF/WILLOW CREEK RD/USER FACILITIES; ED | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, HAYES |
IN (H) FINANCE | 02/03/2001 | ||
| ESTAB WILLOW CREEK STATE RECREATION AREA; ED | REPRESENTATIVE COTTEN |
IN (H) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 02/12/2001 | ||
| LAPSE APPROPS/SILVER ANNIVERSARY CMSN; ED | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, PHILLIPS |
IN (H) RULES | 03/08/2001 | ||
| RE/INSTALLMENT/FIBERGLASS DUCTS/BUILDINGS | REPRESENTATIVE COTTEN |
IN (H) LABOR & CO THEN JUDICIARY | 02/16/2001 | ||
| RE/INTEREST CONTRACT TO PURCHASE LAND/STATE | REPRESENTATIVE COTTEN |
IN (H) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 02/16/2001 | ||
| AM AK CONSTITUTION/RE: G.O. BONDS/VETERANS HSNG | REPRESENTATIVE COTTEN |
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR | 06/28/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVIDE G.O. BONDS/ENERGY RELATED PROJECTS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ZHAROFF, BETTISWORTH |
IN (H) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 04/08/2001 | ||
| INCREASE LONGEVITY BONUS | REPRESENTATIVES DUNCAN, ADAMS |
CHAPTER 0013 SLA 81 | 05/13/2001 | ||
| RE/STATE REGULATION OF FIREWORKS; ED | REPRESENTATIVES PHILLIPS, HALFORD |
CHAPTER 0024 SLA 81 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| RE/LABOR RELATIONS/TEACHERS/SCHOOL DIST; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MILLER, BUCHHOLDT |
FAILD (H} ON RECONS | 05/28/2001 | ||
| RE/COMPUTATION OF TAX PENALTIES; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MONTGOMERY, HAYES |
CHAPTER 0039 SLA 82 | 05/18/2001 | ||
| ESTAB/VOCATIONAL ED TASK FORCE; ED | REPRESENTATIVES SUTCLIFFE, ADAMS |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/22/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/VOCATIONAL ED TASK FORCE; ED | REPRESENTATIVES SUTCLIFFE, ADAMS |
IN (H) FINANCE | 05/22/2001 | ||
| ABOLISH/ADMIN REGULATION REVIEW CMTE | REPRESENTATIVES GARDINER, ROGERS |
IN (H) STATE AFFA | 03/10/2001 | ||
| RE/AK FISHERIES CNTR/APPROPS TO CNTR; ED | REPRESENTATIVES GARDINER, GRUSSENDORF |
IN (S) FINANCE | 05/10/2001 | ||
| RE/MINERAL LEASING; ED | REPRESENTATIVES HALFORD, ANDERSON |
CHAPTER 0108 SLA 81 | 07/26/2001 | ||
| RE/SCHOOL CLASS SIZE; ED | REPRESENTATIVES MILLER, BUCHHOLDT |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 03/18/2001 | ||
| AM CORPORATE INC TAX/OIL & GAS CORPORATE INCOME TAX; ED | REPRESENTATIVES PHILLIPS, HAYES |
IN (H) GAS PIPELI THEN FINANCE | 04/08/2001 | ||
| SUPPL APPROP/ANCHORAGE/TRSP/ELDERLY& HANDICAPPED; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ANDERSON, ABOOD |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 05/20/2001 | ||
| CARNEY ESTAB AK HORSE RACING CMSN/PARI~MUTUEL WAGERING | REPRESENTATIVES CARNEY, BEIRNE |
IN (H) LABOR & CO THEN JUDICIARY | 05/25/2001 | ||
| PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH/PERSONS BORN OUTSIDE U.S. | REPRESENTATIVES ABOOD, METCALFE |
CHAPTER 0076 SLA 82 | 06/02/2001 | ||
| RE/VETERANS/EXPOSED/CHEMICALS/AGENT ORANGE/ASSISTANCE | REPRESENTATIVES ROGERS, MOSS |
IN (H) HESS THEN FINANCE | 02/08/2001 | ||
| SUPPL APPROP/DEPT/C&RA/DAY CARE ASSISTANCE PRGM; ED | REPRESENTATIVES ROGERS, CLOCKSIN |
IN (H) C&RA THEN FINANCE | 01/29/2001 | ||
| RE/16TH BOYS' STATE/CAMP CARROLL | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, MARTIN |
READ BY GOVERNOR | 03/26/2001 | ||
| AM AK CONSTITUTION RE/ LOCATION/STATE CAPITAL | REPRESENTATIVES CARNEY, BUCHHOLDT |
IN (H) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 04/22/2001 | ||
| RE/ENGLISH RULE/NORTHERN IRELAND | REPRESENTATIVES BEIRNE, O'CONNELL |
IN (H) STATE AFFA | 05/12/2001 | ||
| RE/EXTENSION/VOTING RIGHTS ACT | REPRESENTATIVES HAYES, MARTIN |
IN (H) STATE AFFA | 05/27/2001 |