SENATE
JALMAR KERTTULA
2nd-18th Legislature (1961 -1994)
Senator Jalmar Kerttula
District: E-A
Party: Democrat
District: E-A
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATE-LABELING OF MILK PRODUCTS | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) RES | 02/16/2001 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT RTS; PREGNANCY/ADOPTION/BIRTH | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, KERTTULA |
(S) HES THEN L&C THEN FIN | 02/12/2001 | ||
| APPROP: DNR RECORDING OFFICES/PROG. RCPTS | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2001 | ||
| ALASKA STATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, KERTTULA |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 02/18/2001 | ||
| WILLOW MOUNTAIN CRITICAL HABITAT AREA | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) TRA THEN RES | 04/17/2001 | ||
| USE PF DIV. FOR PRISONERS' MEDICAL CARE | SENATORS FISCHER, KERTTULA |
(S) FIN | 04/14/2001 | ||
| FINES/COST OF PRISON/PF DIVIDEND OF DEF. | SENATORS FISCHER, KERTTULA |
(S) JUD THEN FIN | 03/11/2001 | ||
| AGRICULTURAL REVOLVING LOAN FUND BOARD | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 88 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| APPROP: FOUNDATION PROGRAM FUNDING | SENATORS FISCHER, KERTTULA |
(S) FIN | 04/16/2001 | ||
| GRAN.TS FOR HOSP I TAL INSURANCE | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) L&C THEN FIN | 04/29/2001 | ||
| FACTORS MITIGATING CRtMINAL SENTENCES | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 87 | 06/15/2001 | ||
| APPROP: UAF LIBRARY FOR GRUEN I NG PAPERS, | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA THEN HES THEN FIN | 04/09/2001 | ||
| IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA THEN TRA THEN JUD | 04/10/2001 | ||
| APPROP: DTPF CENTRAL REGION SUPPLEMENT | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) TRA THEN FIN | 04/10/2001 | ||
| ADVANCE TUITION CONTRACTS/TRUST FUND | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES THEN L&C THEN FIN | 04/30/2001 | ||
| ADDITIONS TO THE MARINE PARK SYSTEM | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, KERTTULA |
(S) FIN | 04/21/2001 | ||
| STATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRS | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) HES THEN L&C THEN FIN | 01/11/2001 | ||
| STATE. PAYMENT OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCT I ON DEBT | SENATORS KERTTULA, FISCHER |
( S) FIN | 02/04/2001 | ||
| INSURANCE PYMNTS TO NURSE PRACTITIONERS | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 88 | 05/25/2001 | ||
| REPURCHASE OF RETIREMENT AFTER LEVY | SENATORS DUNCAN, KERTTULA |
(S) STA THEN L&C THEN FIN | 01/11/2001 | ||
| FISHERIES TAX REFUNDS TO LOCAL GOVT. | SENATORS FISCHER, KERTTULA |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 03/02/2001 | ||
| MORATORIUM ON FARM LOAN PAYMENTS | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) FIN | 01/27/2001 | ||
| EXTENDING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION CREDIT | SENATORS COGHILL, KERTTULA |
(S) FIN | 01/26/2001 | ||
| CREDITED SERVICE FOR TRS; AGRIC. STATION | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 01/18/2001 | ||
| PROHIBITING SALE OF IRRADIATED FOOD | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES THEN L&C | 01/19/2001 | ||
| ALASKA AGRICULTURE PREFERENCE ON FERRIES | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) FIN | 04/26/2001 | ||
| EXPAND ALASKA RAILROAD BOARD | SENATORS COGHILL, KERTTULA |
(S) STA THEN TRA THEN L&C THEN RES THEN FIN | 01/28/2001 | ||
| APPROP: 1988 IDITAROD SLED DOG RACE | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA THEN FIN | 01/28/2001 | ||
| INSTITUTE FOR CIRCUMPOLAR HEALTH STUDIES | SENATORS BINKLEY, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 136 SLA 88 | 06/08/2001 | ||
| APPROP: CIRCUMPOLAR HEALTH STUDIES | SENATORS BINKLEY, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 137 SLA 88 | 06/08/2001 | ||
| MERGER OF MUNICIPAL UTILITY & CO-OP | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) CRA THEN L&C | 02/02/2001 | ||
| PF DIVIDEND CHECK-OFFS; NONPROFIT CORP'S | SENATORS ELIASON, KERTTULA |
(S) STA THEN FIN | 02/10/2001 | ||
| CHELATNA PUBLIC USE AREA ESTABLISHED | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) RES THEN FIN | 03/30/2001 | ||
| CREDIT FOR SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 88 | 05/27/2001 | ||
| MAR ITAL &: FAM I LY THERAP I STS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES THEN JUD THEN FIN | 02/12/2001 | ||
| OLDER ALASKANS PROTECTION/OMBUDSMAN | SENATORS UEHLING, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 88 | 06/06/2001 | ||
| GAME BIRD FARMING | SENATORS COGHILL, KERTTULA |
(S) RUL | 03/07/2001 | ||
| ELIGIBILITY FOR PERMANENT FUND DIVIDENDS | SENATORS HENSLEY, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 159 SLA 88 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| RECONSTRUCTION OF HYER ROAD NEAR PALMER | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) TRA THEN FIN | 02/12/2001 | ||
| REBUILD LAZY MT.- WOLVERINE ROAD | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) TRA THEN FIN | 02/18/2001 | ||
| PROMOTION OF THE IDITAROD RACE | SENATORS FAIKS, KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 04/29/2001 | ||
| RURAL HOUSING ASSESSMENT | SENATORS HENSLEY, KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| OPERATION OF PIONEERS' HOMES | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 04/14/2001 | ||
| URGING CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE JONES ACT | SENATORS COGHILL, KERTTULA |
(H) FIN | 05/03/2001 | ||
| FOREIGN TRADE ZONE APPLICATION | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) I. T THEN RES THEN FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE CONFIRMATION OF RAILROAD BD. | SENATORS KERTTULA, FAIKS |
(S) TRA THEN JUD | 03/19/2001 | ||
| IRRADIATED FOODS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 73 | 05/02/2001 | ||
| FISH LADDER AT BROOKS RIVER FALLS | SENATORS ZHAROFF, KERTTULA |
(S) RES | 04/08/2001 | ||
| U.S. ARCTIC RESEARCH COMMISSION/FAIRBANKS | SENATORS KERTTULA, BENNETT |
(S) STA THEN HES | 04/09/2001 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS TO BE OPEN TO PUBLIC | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, KERTTULA |
(S) STA THEN JUD THEN FIN | 01/15/2001 | ||
| CORDOVA/HOME PORT FOR COAST GUARD CUTTER | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 62 | 03/30/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERSTATE AGREEMENTS; MEDICAL EDUCATION | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, FAIKS |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 87 | 05/29/2001 | ||
| TBT ANTIFOULING PAINTS | SENATORS ZHAROFF, ELIASON |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 87 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| PF DIVIDEND CHECK-OFF/POLITICAL PARTIES | SENATORS HENSLEY, COGHILL |
(H) RUL | 05/17/2001 | ||
| AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITIES | SENATORS DUNCAN, ZHAROFF |
(S) CRA THEN L&C THEN FIN | 03/06/2001 | ||
| AGRICULTURAL/FISHERY PRODUCT PREFERENCE | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, SZYMANSKI |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 87 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| LAPSE OF PRE-1984 CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
THEN FIN | 03/20/2001 | ||
| BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS | SENATORS RODEY, STURGULEWSKI |
(S) HES THEN L&C THEN FIN | 01/11/2001 | ||
| APPROP: ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH START-UP | SENATORS ZHAROFF, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 88 | 02/25/2001 | ||
| APPROP: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 88 | 03/26/2001 | ||
| PRIORITY WAGE CLAIMS IN BANK LIQUIDATIONS | SENATORS HALFORD, KELLY |
(H) FIN | 05/08/2001 | ||
| ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE | SENATORS HALFORD, STURGULEWSKI |
(S) JUD | 01/18/2001 | ||
| AGRICULTURAL/FISHERIES PRODUCT PREFERENCE | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, SZYMANSKI |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 88 | 05/26/2001 | ||
| FRANK FERGUSON ENDOWMENT FUND | SENATORS JOSEPHSON, STURGULEWSKI |
(S) RUL | 05/09/2001 | ||
| PFD CHECK-OFF FOR IDITAROD DOG SLED RACE | SENATORS HENSLEY, FAIKS |
(S) RUL | 03/31/2001 | ||
| OBSTRUCTING OR HINDERING HUNTING/FISHING | SENATORS FANNING, FAIKS |
(H) RES THEN JUD THEN FIN | 04/05/2001 | ||
| OPERATION OF STATE HATCHERIES BY CONTRACT | SENATORS ELIASON, JONES |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 88 | 03/30/2001 | ||
| YAKATAGA STATE FOREST | SENATORS ELIASON, SZYMANSKI |
(S) RES THEN FIN | 02/16/2001 | ||
| INCREASING PROPERTY EXEMPTIONS | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
(S) FIN | 02/16/2001 | ||
| MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE/RAILBELT COMMUNITIES | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
(S) FIN | 02/24/2001 | ||
| APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE | SENATORS HALFORD, FAIKS |
(H) FIN | 05/05/2001 | ||
| OPPOSING INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX | SENATORS FAIKS, BENNETT |
(H) STA THEN FIN | 03/27/2001 | ||
| URGING FLEXIBILITY BY LENDERS/COLLECTORS | SENATORS FISCHER, HALFORD |
(H) L&C THEN FIN | 02/11/2001 | ||
| FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME AWARENESS WEEK | SENATORS BINKLEY, HENSLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 74 | 05/02/2001 | ||
| URGING STUDY OF AK HISTORY & GOVERNMENT | SENATORS HENSLEY, FAIKS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 77 | 05/05/2001 | ||
| BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY PROGRAMS | SENATORS FISCHER, FAIKS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 91 | 06/17/2001 | ||
| DEVELOPMENT OF MUSK OX INDUSTRY IN STATE | SENATORS BINKLEY, HENSLEY |
(S) L&C THEN RES | 02/12/2001 | ||
| ALTERNATIVE HOUSING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS | SENATORS DUNCAN, SZYMANSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 84 | 06/06/2001 | ||
| RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS | SENATORS RODEY, SZYMANSKI |
(H) JUD | 03/11/2001 | ||
| HUDIS RURAL/LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROGRAMS | SENATORS HENSLEY, BINKLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| SALMON INTERCEPTION | SENATORS BINKLEY, JONES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 05/20/2001 | ||
| TIMBER INDUSTRY IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA | SENATORS JONES, STURGULEWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 83 | 06/02/2001 | ||
| INSURANCE INDUSTRY ANTI-TRUST EXEMPTION | SENATORS RODEY, STURGULEWSKI |
(S) L&C | 05/14/2001 | ||
| SUPPORTING ALASKA AIRLINES' CURRENT LOGO | SENATORS KELLY, ABOOD |
(H) STA | 01/22/2001 | ||
| SOUTHSIDE VISITORS' CENTER FOR DENALI | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, JOSEPHSON |
(S) STA THEN RES | 01/13/2001 | ||
| SUPPORT AK AIRLINES FLIGHTS TO SIBERIA | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, HENSLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 50 | 02/25/2001 | ||
| FOREIGN FISHING/BERING SEA "DONUT" | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, ZHAROFF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 51 | 03/16/2001 | ||
| OVER-THE-HORIZON BACKSCATTER RADAR | SENATORS COGHILL, SZYMANSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 89 | 06/17/2001 | ||
| FEDERAL RAW FISH TAX AND ON-BOARD PROGRAM | SENATORS HENSLEY, BINKLEY |
(S) RES | 02/16/2001 |