HOUSE
JOHNNY ELLIS
15th-29th Legislature (1987 -2016)
District: 12-B
Party: Democrat
1987-1992 Representative
1993-2004 Senator
2005-2006 Senator Senate Minority Leader
2007-2010 Senator Senate Majority Leader
2011-2012 Senator
2013-2014 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2013)
2015-2016 Senator
:
Date
and Place of Birth:
March 13, 1960
Springfield, MO
Occupation:
Former Business Owner, Alaska Natural
(Wholesale Alaska Gift Items), Macuir Company
Commissioner:
Western Interstate Commission for
Higher Education (WICHE)
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage, 1975-present
Education:
High School - Bartlett, 1975-79
College - University of
Alaska Anchorage, 1978-79; Claremont McKenna College,
1979-82, B.A. (honors)
Political and Government Positions:
Senate Rules
Chair, Present
Commissioner, Western Interstate Commission on Higher
Education, present Childrens
Caucus, 1987-present American Council for Young Political
Leaders, present Co-Chair, 2007-2010 Senate Majority Leader,
1998 member of Mental Health
Parity Task Force,
Health Resources & Access Task Force, 1991-92 Co-Chair,
Family Support Task
Force, 1989-90 Co-Chair, Adolescent Pregnancy and
Parenting Task Force, 1990
Chair, House Rules Committee, 1990-92 Chair, House Health,
Education & Social
Services Committee, 1988-90 Co-Chair/Founder, Tourism
Working Group, 1987-89
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
Board of Directors,
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center; Board of Directors,
Blacks in Alaska History Project, Inc.; Board
Member, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska; Board
Member, Food Bank of
Anchorage Advisory Board; Fairview Community Council;
Board Member, Anchorage
Economic Development Corporation; Member, Anchorage
Waterways Council; Member, Alaska Women’s Lobby; Business
and
Professional Women/USA; Member, We the People Committee;
Member, Key Campaign to advocate for people with
disabilities
Other:
1st Annual Senator Johnny Ellis Community Service
Award, 2000,
Alaska Community Service Commission, Alaska Business and
Professional Women
Appreciation Award, 2000 ACLU Legislator of the Year
Award, 1996 Alaska Public
Health Association Award for Community Service, 1996
Advocate for Alaska’s Children
Award, 1998 Excellence Award, Anchorage Association for
Education of Young Children,
1995 Primary Health Care Award Winner; Outstanding
Representative, Standing
Together Against Rape Golden Key Award, Key Campaign for
Developmental Disabilities
Recipient, Mayor’s Award for Historical Preservation
Special
Interests:
Travel, reading, politics and history
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUATIC FARMING | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, RIEGER |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 02/15/2001 | ||
| ELECTIONS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCING | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(S) STA THEN JUD THEN FIN | 04/27/2001 | ||
| PUBLIC UTILITIES; REPORTS/HEARING COSTS | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(H) RUL | 05/02/2001 | ||
| APPROP: ELECTRIC UTILITIES' REPORTS | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(H) RUL | 05/02/2001 | ||
| EXCISE TAX ON SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, GRUENBERG |
(S) STA THEN HES THEN FIN | 05/13/2001 | ||
| ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME EQUITY FUND | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(H) RUL | 04/27/2001 | ||
| APPROP: AK ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(H) RUL | 04/27/2001 | ||
| APPRO.P: PAC I F I C RIM LANGUAGE GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 04/06/2001 | ||
| MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(H)RUL | 02/19/2001 | ||
| PACIFIC RIM LANGUAGE GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, MARTIN |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 04/06/2001 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROCUREMENT OF CERTAI~ SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(H) RUL | 03/23/2001 | ||
| STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS/MEDICAL EMPLYMNT | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 04/18/2001 | ||
| APPROP: TOURISM & RECREATION PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(S) RES THEN FIN | 04/30/2001 | ||
| ENLARGE MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD OF EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(H) HES | 04/22/2001 | ||
| ALLOW TRADE OF AHFC HELD HOME FOR ANOTHER | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, ELLIS |
(S) RUL | 05/07/2001 | ||
| STATUTORY WILL FORMS | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, ELLIS |
(H) RUL | 04/07/2001 | ||
| STATUTORY FORM POWER OF ATTORNEY | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 88 | 06/06/2001 | ||
| RULES: CAUCUS & OTHER INFORMAL MEETINGS | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(H) JUD | 05/17/2001 | ||
| OLDER ALASKANS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(H) STA | 04/29/2001 | ||
| DEADLINES FOR SESSION WORK | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, NAVARRE |
(S) | 04/20/2001 | ||
| NATURAL RESOURCE AGENCY FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVES SUND, ELLIS |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 02/15/2001 | ||
| PLUTONIUM SHIPMENTS VIA STATE AIRPORTS | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(S) I. T THEN STA THEN L&C | 05/18/2001 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS TO BE OPEN TO PUBLIC | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(S) RUL | 05/09/2001 | ||
| FEDERAL RAW FISH TAX AND ON BOARD PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, ELLIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 81 | 05/05/2001 | ||
| RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, AND MISSING YOUTH | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 102 | 06/08/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTIM/COUNSELOR COMMUNICATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, BARNES |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 02/02/2001 | ||
| BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS | REPRESENTATIVES SUND, BOYER |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 88 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| STATE SONG; 2ND VERSE OF IIALASKA'S FLAG" | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, DAVIDSON |
(S) STA THEN RES | 02/23/2001 | ||
| TBT ANTIFOULING PAINTS | REPRESENTATIVES SUND, HERRMANN |
(H) RES THEN TRA | 02/18/2001 | ||
| RESIDENT HIRE; PROJECTS ON STATE LAND | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, BOYER |
(S) STA THEN L&C THEN JUD THEN FIN | 05/08/2001 | ||
| MANDATORY SEAT BELTS | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, ULMER |
(S) STA THEN L&C THEN FIN | 05/15/2001 | ||
| ART IN PUBLIC PLACES | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIS, KOPONEN |
(H) STA THEN FIN | 03/06/2001 | ||
| EXTEND BOARD OF NURSING | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, HANLEY |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 87 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT RTSj PREGNANCY/ADOPTION/BIRTH | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ULMER |
(S) HES THEN L&C THEN FIN | 05/17/2001 | ||
| HOMICIDE BY ABUSE | REPRESENTATIVES HUDSON, ULMER |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 88 | 05/27/2001 | ||
| ABUSE OF A MINOR | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, HUDSON |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 88 | 05/27/2001 | ||
| TESTING EMPLOYEES FOR DRUGS/SUBSTANCES | REPRESENTATIVES SUND, ADAMS |
(H) JUD | 05/15/2001 | ||
| HISTORIC SCHOOL PRESERVATION GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, DAVIS |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 04/23/2001 | ||
| NOTICE OF ACTIONS TO COMMUNITY COUNCILS | REPRESENTATIVES DONLEY, BOUCHER |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 88 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| ANATOMICAL GIFTS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, GRUSSENDORF |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 88 | 05/23/2001 | ||
| APPROP: PRIOR YEAR PF DIVIDEND APPRO·P'S | REPRESENTATIVES POURCHOT, ZAWACKI |
RETURN TO (H) RUL | 01/22/2001 | ||
| COMPUTATION OF PERMANENT FUND DIVIDENDS | REPRESENTATIVES POURCHOT, ZAWACKI |
RETURN TO (H) RUL | 01/22/2001 | ||
| PENALTY FOR DRUNK DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, KOPONEN |
(S) STA THEN JUD | 04/27/2001 | ||
| MANDATORY INSURANCE COVERAGE | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, DAVIS |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS INSURANCE | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, SUND |
(H) HES THEN L&C THEN FIN | 02/03/2001 | ||
| GROUP LIFE/HEALTH INSURANCE fOR RESIDENTS | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, SUND |
(H) HES THEN L&C THEN FIN | 01/27/2001 | ||
| FRANK FERGUSON ENDOWMENT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES FURNACE, PEARCE |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 02/03/2001 | ||
| APPROP: ALASKA TREATMENT CENTER | REPRESENTATIVES FURNACE, PEARCE |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| REGULATION OF MECHANICAL ADMINISTRATORS | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, BOUCHER |
CHAPTER 132 SLA 88 | 06/08/2001 | ||
| HAZARDOUS, WASTE REDUCTIONi/LOAN FUND | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, DAVIS |
(H) L&C THEN RES THEN FIN | 02/15/2001 | ||
| APPROP: AK BOTTOMFISH DEVELOPMENT PLAN | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 04/21/2001 | ||
| USE OF STATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVES POURCHOT, ADAMS |
LEGlS RESOLVE 20 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| TOURIST ORIENTED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS | REPRESENTATIVES LARSON, MENARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 107 | 06/07/2001 | ||
| CO-SPONSORING MEASURE FROM OTHER HOUSE | REPRESENTATIVES GRUSSENDORF, HANLEY |
(H) RUL | 04/26/2001 | ||
| ALASKA SEAFOOD PRODUCTS/TRADE NAMES | REPRESENTATIVES NAVARRE, SUND |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 04/07/2001 | ||
| 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 | ||
| HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE SOVIET UNION | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, LARSON |
(H) RUL | 02/26/2001 | ||
| GARBAGE DUMPING IN THE OCEAN | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, SUND |
LEGIS RESOLVE 80 | 05/05/2001 | ||
| AK FISHING IN EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE | REPRESENTATIVES HERRMANN, SUND |
(S) L&C THEN RES | 04/18/2001 |