SENATE
JALMAR KERTTULA
2nd-18th Legislature (1961 -1994)
Senator Jalmar Kerttula
Senate President
District: D
Party: Democrat
Senate President
District: D
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1961-1962 Representative
1965-1968 Representative
1969-1970 Representative Speaker of the House
1971-1972 Representative
1973-1980 Senator
1981-1984 Senator Senate President
1985-1994 Senator
1961-1962 Representative
1965-1968 Representative
1969-1970 Representative Speaker of the House
1971-1972 Representative
1973-1980 Senator
1981-1984 Senator Senate President
1985-1994 Senator
OCCUPATION:
Businessman from Palmer
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, Elks;
Member, Pioneers of Alaska
OTHER:
Kerttula family were original colonizers of the Matanuska Valley Project at Palmer, 1935;
First Alaskan to serve as both Speaker of the House and President of the Senate;
Candidate, Alaska State Governor, 1978
EMPLOYMENT:
Former Democratic State Chairman;
Member, State Investment Advisory Board;
Member, Governor's Pipeline Commission;
Chairman, Alaska Democratic Central Committee;
Board Member, Alaska Mutual Savings Bank;
Real Estate Developer, Matanuska Valley;
Manager, Dairy Cooperative
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
04/06/1928;
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
EDUCATION:
College/University: University of Alaska;
University of Washington
SPOUSE:
Helen Joyce
CHILREN:
Beth, Anna, Marie
Legislative Service:
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 12th (1981-1982)
- 11th (1979-1980)
- 10th (1977-1978)
- 9th (1975-1976)
- 8th (1973-1974)
- 7th (1971-1972)
- 6th (1969-1970)
- 5th (1967-1968)
- 4th (1965-1966)
- 2nd (1961-1962)
Legislative Service:
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
- 14th (1985-1986)
- 13th (1983-1984)
- 12th (1981-1982)
- 11th (1979-1980)
- 10th (1977-1978)
- 9th (1975-1976)
- 8th (1973-1974)
- 7th (1971-1972)
- 6th (1969-1970)
- 5th (1967-1968)
- 4th (1965-1966)
- 2nd (1961-1962)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPROP/EMERGENCY EXP ACCT/FISHERY PRODUCT LN FND; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0034 SLA 82 | 05/17/2001 | ||
| RE/RELOCATION OF STATE CAPITAL; ED | SENATORS DANKWORTH, KERTTULA |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 01/28/2001 | ||
| RE/UNDERGRADUATE&GRADUATESCHOLARSHIP LOANS; ED | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0089 5LA 81 | 07/18/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/PHASE IKHIK ARM/POWER FACILITY; ED | SENATORS DANKWORTH, KERTTULA |
IN (S) TRANSPORTA THEN FINANCE | 02/05/2001 | ||
| RE/STATE ASSIST/MUNIS/UNINCORPORATED CMTYS; ED | SENATORS DANKWORTH, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0060 SLA 81 | 07/10/2001 | ||
| RE/LAND USE MGMT/CREATE DEPT RENEW RES; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 02/23/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/FIRE EQUIPMENT/WHITTIER; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/04/2001 | ||
| RE/AK RAILROAD TRANSFER ADVISORY CMSN; ED | SENATORS DANKWORTH, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0128 SLA 82 | 06/24/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DOT/AK RAILROAD AUTH; ED | SENATORS DANKWORTH, KERTTULA |
IN (S) TRANSPORTA THEN FINANCE | 02/25/2001 | ||
| RE/TRAPPING CABIN PERMIT FEE | SENATORS SACKETT, KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 02/27/2001 | ||
| EXP/ALASKA PIONEERS HOMES/REQ/OSTAIN/CERTIF/HEALTH CARE | SENATORS ZIEGLER, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0025 SLA 81 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| RE/GRANTS/WATER/SEWER/SOLID WASTE FAC; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, KELLY |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/16/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/MATANUSKA-SUSITNA/CONST/SPORTS COMPLEX; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 05/11/2001 | ||
| RE/COMPENSATION/HUNTING/FISHING LICENSE; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0109 SLA 82 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| RE/MORTGAGE LOAN PURCHASE PRGM/AS 18.56.098; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, RAY |
IN (H) FINANCE | 06/18/2001 | ||
| INC/NUMBER/SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES | SENATORS FERGUSON, KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 02/02/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT FISH & GAME/CONST/RIFLE RANGES; ED | SENATORS RODEY, KERTTULA |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 03/16/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT FISH & GAME/FIREARM SAFETY PROG; ED | SENATORS RODEY, KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 05/18/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT NAT RES/TOKOSITNA PK; ED | SENATORS RODEY, KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 05/18/2001 | ||
| DESIG/NAME/DUTIES/U OF AK/EXTENSION SVC; ED | SENATORS RODEY, KERTTULA |
IN (S) HESS THEN FINANCE | 03/18/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT HESS/DIV ADULT&AGING SVCS/AIDE SVC; ED | SENATORS RODEY, KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 04/30/2001 | ||
| RE/TARIFFS/TRANSPORTATION/AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN STATE AFFAIRS | 03/25/2001 | ||
| RE/PRESCRIPTION/ADMIN/DMSO | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) HESS | 03/27/2001 | ||
| EXPAND/TOURISM/MINING/COMMERCIAL FISHING/LOANS; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 03/27/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT PUBLIC SAFETY/EMERGENCY MED SVCS; ED | SENATORS FERGUSON, KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 04/27/2001 | ||
| RE/LOCAL SERVICE ROADS/TRAILS; ED | SENATORS GILMAN, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0038 SLA 81 | 06/24/2001 | ||
| RE/HEALTH INSURANCE/AK RESIDENTS; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, DANKWORTH |
IN (S) HESS THEN FINANCE | 04/10/2001 | ||
| RE/DISPOSAL/LAND/AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0129 SLA 82 | 06/24/2001 | ||
| RE/RETROACTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS/PERS; EO | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 04/20/2001 | ||
| PROVIDE/TERRITORIAL EMPLOYEES/MEMBERS/PERS; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 03/19/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/ENTERPRISE LOAN ACCT/AK INO DEV AUTH; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 04/28/2001 | ||
| RE/SALE & LEASE/STATE LAND; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
AWAITING CONC/RECED | 06/02/2001 | ||
| RE/TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) HESS THEN FINANCE | 04/28/2001 | ||
| RE/TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (H) LABOR & CO | 04/19/2001 | ||
| RE/LEASES/STATE LAND; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) RESOURCES | 05/19/2001 | ||
| ESTAB FISHERIES INSTITUTE; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 05/19/2001 | ||
| RE/FINANCING HOUSING/VETERANS/G.O. BONDS; ED | SENATORS COLLETTA, KERTTULA |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 06/12/2001 | ||
| PROVIDE G.O. BONDS/LOANS/HOUSING FOR VETERANS; ED | SENATORS COLLETTA, KERTTULA |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 06/12/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/AK POWER AUTHORITY/SUSITNA RVR HYDRO; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, DANKWORTH |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/19/2001 | ||
| REQ ENTITLEMEHT/MUNIS/CH60,SLA81/PROPERTY TAX RELIEF;ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, DANKWORTH |
IN (S) C&RA | 02/16/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/RURAL ELECTRIFICATION REVOLVING LN FUND; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, BRADLEY |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 01/11/2001 | ||
| ESTAB SCHOOL OF MEDICINE/U OF AK/ANCH~RAGE | SENATORS KERTTULA, FISCHER |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/24/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/U OF AK/ANCHORAGE/CONST/SCHOOL/MEDICINE; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, FISCHER |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/24/2001 | ||
| APPROPS/U OF AK/CAPITAL PROJECTS; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, FISCHER |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/04/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/U OF AK/ARTS & SCIENCES FACILITY/ANCH; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, FISCHER |
IN (S) HESS THEN FINANCE | 01/11/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/U OF AK/SCHOOL OF LAW/LIBRARY/ANCHORAGE; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, FISCHER |
IN (S) HESS THEN FINANCE | 01/11/2001 | ||
| RE/RURAL ELECTRIFICATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND | SENATORS KERTTULA, BRADLEY |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 01/11/2001 | ||
| ESTAB/AK RES CORP/AK RENEWABLE RES CORP (AS 37.12); ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0142 SLA 82 | 06/30/2001 | ||
| RE/SIZE OF TRAPPING CABINS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 0041 SLA 82 | 05/18/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT/HAT RES/CONST PLANT QUARANTINE; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, BRADLEY |
CHAPTER 0106 SLA 82 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| RE/PROTECTION OF THE ELDERLY; ED | SENATORS KERTTULA, FISCHER |
IN (S) HESS THEN FINANCE | 03/18/2001 | ||
| REDUCE FEE/CLUB LICENSE/SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES | SENATORS KERTTULA, BRADLEY |
IN (S) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 03/05/2001 | ||
| RE/REPAYMNT OF LOANS/PURCHASE/AK INDUSTRIAL DEV AUTH;ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 02/16/2001 | ||
| TRANSFER AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT/U OF A/DEPT/NAT RES; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) RESOURCES THEN FINANCE | 02/16/2001 | ||
| RE/LICENSING/CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS; ED | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) HESS THEN FINANCE | 02/16/2001 | ||
| RE/DEVELOPMENT/WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY | SENATORS COLLETTA, KERTTULA |
IN (H) RESOURCES | 04/22/2001 | ||
| REQUEST/GOVERNOR/PROPOSE/SERVICES/EXCLUDE SOCIAL SEC | SENATORS RODEY, KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 03/20/2001 | ||
| RE/NURSING HOME RESIDENTS/NURSING HM WEEK | SENATORS KERTTULA, BRADLEY |
IN (H) RULES | 05/01/2001 | ||
| REQ/DOTPF/DELAY REMOVAL/DESIGN & CONST UNIT/VALDEZ | SENATOR KERTTULA |
READ BY GOVERNOR | 05/14/2001 | ||
| CONFIRM .SUPPORT/ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE/AK POWER AUTH | SENATOR KERTTULA |
IN (S) RESOURCES | 02/16/2001 | ||
| AM AK CONSTITUTION/AGRI RIGHTS/ST LANDS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
FAILED (H) | 06/02/2001 | ||
| RE/PROCESSING LICENSES/AK HYDRO PROJS/FED REG CMSN | SENATORS DANKWORTH, KERTTULA |
IN (H) RULES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| RE/OLYMPIC TRAINING SITEIANCHORAGE | SENATORS DANKWORTH, KERTTULA |
IN (H) RULES | 06/02/2001 | ||
| AM AK CONSTITUTION/RE: G.O. INDEBTEDNESS/HOUSING | SENATORS COLLETTA, KERTTULA |
IN (S) FINANCE | 05/13/2001 | ||
| AM AK CONSTITUTION/ALLOWST DEBT/CONTRACTED FOR LOANS | SENATORS BRADLEY, KERTTULA |
IN (S) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 06/15/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPL APPROP/DEPT C&RA/REVENUE/FIN ASSIST/MUNIS; ED | SENATORS DANKWORTH, COLLETTA |
CHAPTER 0006 SLA 81 | 04/16/2001 | ||
| RE/MEMORIAL/AK VETERANS; ED | SENATORS PARR, BRADLEY |
CHAPTER 0030 SLA 31 | 06/19/2001 | ||
| RE/STND OF CONDUCT/PUB OFFICIALS/EMP/ST ETHICS CMSN; ED | SENATORS FISCHER, HOHMAN |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 05/25/2001 | ||
| REVISE DRUG LAWS/AM CRIMINAL LAWS; ED | SENATORS DANKWORTH, FERGUSON |
CHAPTER 0045 SLA 82 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| PROVIDE G.O. BONDS/CONST/AIRPORTS/PORTS; ED | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, BENNETT |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/04/2001 | ||
| ESTAB OLDER ALASKANS CMSN; ED | SENATORS RODEY, FISCHER |
IN (S) HESS THEN FINANCE | 03/04/2001 | ||
| RE/EXEMPTIONS/MUNIS PROPERTY TAXATION; ED | SENATORS RODEY, DANKWORTH |
IN (H) FINANCE | 04/16/2001 | ||
| RE/HISTORY/ESTAB CMTE/AK MILITARY&PIONEERS MUSEUM; ED | SENATORS BRADLEY, COLLETTA |
IN (H) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 06/23/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/LAA/CMTE/AK MILITARY & PIONEERS MUSEUM; ED | SENATORS BRADLEY, ZIEGLER, COLLETTA |
RET (S) RULES | 06/22/2001 | ||
| AUTH/ADV FUND/RETIRE/MUNIS G.O. BONDS/SCHOOLS; ED | SENATORS GILMAN, DANKWORTH |
IN (S) FINAHCE | 04/10/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT REV/RETIRE/G.O. SCHOOL BONDS; ED | SENATORS GILMAN, DANKWORTH |
IN (S) FINANCE | 04/10/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/LITTLE LEAGUE TEAMS/IMPROVE FIELDS; ED | SENATORS COLLETTA, MULCAHY |
IN (S) FINANCE | 05/14/2001 | ||
| SPEC APPROP/DEPT ADMIN/CONST/PERM ST TROOPER HOUSING; ED | SENATORS RODEY, BENNETT |
IN (S) STATE AFFA THEN FINANCE | 05/05/2001 | ||
| RE/HOMESITE HABITABLE DWELLING LOAN GUARANTEES; ED | SENATORS RODEY, STIMSON |
IN (S) LABOR & CO THEN FINANCE | 05/27/2001 | ||
| SUPPL APPROP/SCHOLARSHIP REVOLVING LOAN FUND; ED | SENATORS STIMSON, BRADLEY |
CHAPTER 0006 SLA 82 | 01/22/2001 | ||
| RE/UNLAWFUL CONDUCT/MINORS | SENATORS RODEY, BRADLEY |
IN (S) FINANCE | 04/30/2001 | ||
| RE/PROPERTY/LAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIMINAL PROCEDURE/RULE 901 | SENATORS RODEY, BRADLEY |
IN (H) JUDICIARY THEN FINANCE | 05/03/2001 | ||
| RE/ISSUANCE/SEARCH WARRANTS/CHG RULE 37/CRIMINAL PROC | SENATORS RODEY, BRADLEY |
IN (H) RULES | 05/14/2001 | ||
| TRSFR AGRI ACTN CNCL/NENANA-TOTCHAKET/SALMON/LEGIS; ED | SENATORS SACKETT, FAHRENKAMP |
CHAPTER 0042 SLA 82 | 05/19/2001 | ||
| RE/13TH ANNUAL GIRLS' STATE/SITKA | SENATORS ELIASON, ZIEGLER |
READ BY GOVERNOR | 05/29/2001 | ||
| RE/FED INC TAXIMARRIED PERSONS | SENATORS PARR, RODEY |
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR | 04/09/2001 | ||
| AM AK CONSTITUTI0N/RE:G.O. INDEBTNESS/HOUSING | SENATORS RODEY, DANKWORTH |
IN ('S) RULES | 04/05/2001 |