HOUSE
SAMUEL COTTEN
9th-17th Legislature (1975 -1992)
District: 15-A
Party: Democrat
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)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANDATORY SEAT BELTS | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, ULMER |
(S) STA THEN L&C THEN FIN | 05/15/2001 | ||
| INCREASE PENALTY; MULTIPLE THEFT OFFENSES | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, PEARCE |
CHAPTER 133 SLA 88 | 06/08/2001 | ||
| DISABILITY INSURANCE FOR STATE RESIDENTS | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, KOPONEN |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 03/30/2001 | ||
| APPROP: FROM RAILBELT ENERGY FUND | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, SUND |
RETURNED TO (H) FIN | 05/03/2001 | ||
| RAILBELT ENERGY FUND LOANS | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, SUND |
RETURNED TO (H) FIN | 05/03/2001 | ||
| NINETEENTH ANNUAL GIRLS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, COTTEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 23 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, COTTEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 05/20/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUATIC FARMING | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, RIEGER |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 02/15/2001 | ||
| STATE SONG; 2ND VERSE OF IIALASKA'S FLAG" | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, DAVIDSON |
(S) STA THEN RES | 02/23/2001 | ||
| RESIDENT HIRE; PROJECTS ON STATE LAND | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, BOYER |
(S) STA THEN L&C THEN JUD THEN FIN | 05/08/2001 | ||
| ABUSE OF A MINOR | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, HUDSON |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 88 | 05/27/2001 | ||
| APPROP: TOURISM & RECREATION PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(S) RES THEN FIN | 04/30/2001 | ||
| ALLOW TRADE OF AHFC HELD HOME FOR ANOTHER | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, ELLIS |
(S) RUL | 05/07/2001 | ||
| RULES: CAUCUS & OTHER INFORMAL MEETINGS | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(H) JUD | 05/17/2001 | ||
| USE OF STATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVES POURCHOT, ADAMS |
LEGlS RESOLVE 20 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| TWENTIETH ANNUAL GIRLS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, NAVARRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 54 | 03/16/2001 | ||
| TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVES CATO, NAVARRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 53 | 03/16/2001 | ||
| FEDERAL FUNDS FOR JOB TRAiNING & VOC. ED. | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, KOPONEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| ANCHORAGE; 1988 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE | REPRESENTATIVES COLLINS, GRUENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 04/29/2001 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS TO BE OPEN TO PUBLIC | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(S) RUL | 05/09/2001 |