HOUSE
JOHNNY ELLIS
15th-29th Legislature (1987 -2016)
Representative Johnny Ellis
District: 12-B
Party: Democrat
District: 12-B
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
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
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)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - UAA | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 02/06/2001 | ||
| APPROP:UAA GEOGRAPHIC INF. TECH. PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
( H) HES THEN FIN | 02/06/2001 | ||
| BUSINESS INCENTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, BOYER |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 89 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| APPROP: BUS. INCENTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, BOYER |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 89 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| AFDC:2-PARENT OPTION/EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVE | REPRESENTATIVE ELLIS |
(H) HES THEN L&C THEN FIN | 02/13/2001 | ||
| ADVISORY COUNCIL ON FOSTER CARE | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, MENARD |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 02/15/2001 | ||
| APPROP: TOURISM/RECREATION PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2001 | ||
| WARNING SIGNS ON LIQUOR PREMISES | REPRESENTATIVES MACLEAN, ELLIS |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 03/20/2001 | ||
| EDUCATION: PLANNING/GRANTS/MISC. CHANGES | REPRESENTATIVES MACLEAN, ELLIS |
(H) RUL | 04/26/2001 | ||
| LOCAL CONTRIBUTION: ST. AID FOR EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, ELLIS |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 89 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| EDUCATIONAL TV/RATNET | REPRESENTATIVE ELLIS |
(H) HES THEN STA THEN FIN | 03/23/2001 | ||
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION OR DEFERRAL | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, ELLIS |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 89 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| FETAL HEALTH INFORMATION/MARRIAGE LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, ELLIS |
CHAPTER 144 SLA 90 | 06/21/2001 | ||
| TREATMENT OR REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, ELLIS |
CHAPTER 188 SLA 90 | 06/22/2001 | ||
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, FINKELSTEIN |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 90 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| CENTER FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | REPRESENTATIVES BOUCHER, BROWN, ELLIS |
CHAPTER 74 SLA 90 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| APPROP: ANCHORAGE WATER & SEWER UPGRADE | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, BROWN, ULMER |
(H) FIN | 03/16/2001 | ||
| APPROP: ANCHORAGE WATER & SEWER UPGRADE | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, BROWN, ULMER |
(H) FIN | 03/16/2001 | ||
| APPROP: SHIP CREEK TOWNSITE REDEVELOPMENT | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(H) FIN | 03/21/2001 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE/IMITATION CON. SUBS. | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, ELLIS |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 90 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY COMMN/SELECT STUDENT MEMBER | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, ELLIS |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 90 | 05/11/2001 | ||
| INCREASE STATE EDUCATION AID UNIT VALUE | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, BOYER |
(H) FI N | 03/05/2001 | ||
| MASTER TEACHER PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES KUBINA, ELLIS |
( S) HES THEN FIN | 04/18/2001 | ||
| APPROP: MASTER TEACHER PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES KUBINA, ELLIS |
(H) FI N | 03/12/2001 | ||
| PERS CREDIT: NONCERTIFICATED SCHOOL EMP. | REPRESENTATIVE ELLIS |
(H) FIN | 03/08/2001 | ||
| CHILD VISITATION MEDIATION PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, MENARD |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 04/09/2001 | ||
| APPROP: CHILD VISITATION MEDIATION | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, MENARD |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 04/09/2001 | ||
| APPROP: SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, KOPONEN |
(H) FIN | 03/02/2001 | ||
| CONFERENCE ON AGING | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ELLIS |
(H) HES THEN FIN | 01/08/2001 | ||
| EARTH DAY 1990 | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, ELLIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 79 | 04/20/2001 | ||
| REPAIR OF SCHOOLS ON MILITARY BASES | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, ELLIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 05/01/2001 | ||
| STUDENT LOAN TAXATION | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, ELLIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 95 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| SUPPORT FOR POLICE CORPS PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, FINKELSTEIN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 98 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| FED GRANTS: ALCOHOL/DRUGS/MENTAL HEALTH | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, ELLIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 92 | 05/16/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZARDOUS WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BROWN |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 89 | 06/12/2001 | ||
| APPROP: HAZARDOUS WASTE REDUCTION | REPRESENTATIVE BROWN |
( H) RUL | 03/03/2001 | ||
| OIL & GAS LEASES & ROYALTY REDUCTION | REPRESENTATIVE BROWN |
CHAPTER 124 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| STATE EMPLOYEES INCENTIVE AWARD SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, KOPONEN |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 89 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| TOBACCO SALES: LICENSING/SALES TO MINORS | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, MENARD |
CHAPTER 125 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| MATERNITY/ADOPTION/FAMILY LEAVE | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ULMER |
(H) RUL | 03/15/2001 | ||
| CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES SPOHNHOLZ, ULMER |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 02/13/2001 | ||
| CERTIFY UNDERGROUND TANK INSTALLERS | REPRESENTATIVE MENARD |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| INSTREAM FLOW RESERVATIONS FOR FISH | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, GOLL |
RETURN TO (H) RUl | 04/27/2001 | ||
| U OF AK OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, BOYER |
CHAPTER 104 SLA 89 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS | REPRESENTATIVE MENARD |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 90 | 06/07/2001 | ||
| GENDER BALANCE ON BDS, COMMNS & OTHER GPS | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, SPOHNHOLZ |
(H) JUD | 04/25/2001 | ||
| PENALTIES FOR OSHA VIOLATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, BROWN, DONLEY |
(H) RUL | 05/02/2001 | ||
| PENALTIES FOR OSHA VIOLATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, BROWN, DONLEY |
(H) RUL | 05/02/2001 | ||
| INCREASE CIVIL PENALTIES: OIL DISCHARGE | REPRESENTATIVE BROWN |
(H) RUL | 05/02/2001 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, KOPONEN |
(H) HES THEN JUD | 04/18/2001 | ||
| CORP TAX DEDUCTION FOR OIL SPILL CLEANUP | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, KOPONEN |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 04/18/2001 | ||
| CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES | REPRESENTATIVES FINKELSTEIN, WALLIS |
(H) RUL | 04/23/2001 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOL HEALTH & SAFETY EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE BOYER |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 04/03/2001 | ||
| PFD CHECKOFF FOR ALC/DRUG ABUSE GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, BOYER |
(H) RUL | 03/23/2001 | ||
| APPROP: APPLIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CNTR | REPRESENTATIVES BOUCHER, BROWN |
(H) FIN | 03/14/2001 | ||
| PUBLIC ACCESS TO EDP INFORMATION | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, BOUCHER |
CHAPTER 200 SLA 90 | 06/27/2001 | ||
| APPROP: ANCHORAGE WATER & SEWER UPGRADE | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, BROWN, ULMER |
(H) FIN | 03/16/2001 | ||
| APPROP: ANCHORAGE WATER & SEWER UPGRADE | REPRESENTATIVES ELLIS, BROWN, ULMER |
(H) FIN | 03/16/2001 | ||
| OIL SPILL CONTROL ADHINISTRATIVE COSTS | REPRESENTATIVE BROWN |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 01/17/2001 | ||
| RELATING TO TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, NAVARRE |
(S) L&C | 05/06/2001 | ||
| MANAGEMENT OF SOLID & HAZARDOUS WASTE | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, BROWN |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 90 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| SCHOOL RECYCLING AWARDS PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES BROWN, ULMER |
AWAITING CONC/RECED | 05/08/2001 | ||
| LOANS FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT | REPRESENTATIVES BOYER, BROWN |
CHAPTER 174 SLA 90 | 06/21/2001 | ||
| PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE/RECYCLED PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVES FINKELSTEIN, MENARD |
CHAPTER 175 SLA 90 | 06/21/2001 | ||
| MOOSE KILLED BY ALASKA RAILROAD | REPRESENTATIVES MENARD, NAVARRE |
(S) JUD | 05/01/2001 | ||
| APPROP: MITIGATE RR-MOOSE COLLISIONS | REPRESENTATIVES MENARD, NAVARRE |
(H) FIN | 02/22/2001 | ||
| APPROP: DIVIDEND FUND | REPRESENTATIVES BOUCHER, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 197 SLA 90 | 06/27/2001 | ||
| JUDGES IN TAX/ROYALTY CASES & COLLECTION | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, KOPONEN |
(H) RES THEN JUD THEN FIN | 02/12/2001 | ||
| STATUE OF FORMER GOVERNOR EGAN | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, BOUCHER |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2001 | ||
| TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 04/05/2001 | ||
| TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL GIRLS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVE CATO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 04/05/2001 | ||
| SUPPORTING PORTS ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, JACKO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| PROCLAIMING A.V.T.E.C. DAY | REPRESENTATIVES KUBINA, NAVARRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 63 | 02/14/2001 | ||
| NAME MOUNTAIN FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. | REPRESENTATIVES PETTYJOHN, COLLINS |
(S) RES | 03/20/2001 | ||
| TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVES KUBINA, GRUSSENDORF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 67 | 03/16/2001 | ||
| TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL GIRLS' STATE | REPRESENTATIVES KUBINA, GRUSSENDORF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 68 | 03/16/2001 | ||
| ALASKA YOUTH REFORESTATION CORPS | REPRESENTATIVES MENARD, LARSON |
(S) FIN | 04/30/2001 | ||
| GLOBAL WARMiNG | REPRESENTATIVES KOPONEN, BOYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 111 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| SQUID DRIFTNET FISHERY | REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, SWACKHAMMER |
(H) RUL | 01/20/2001 | ||
| SALTONSTALL-KENNEDY GRANTS & PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, COTTEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| STATE JURISDICTION OVER TERRITORIAL SEA | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, HOFFMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 94 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| OWNERSHIP:SUBMERGED LAND-TERRITORIAL SEA | REPRESENTATIVES DAVIDSON, HOFFMAN |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 02/21/2001 | ||
| OPPOSE CAP ON FED FISH & WILDLIFE FUNDS | REPRESENTATIVES HOFFMAN, LARSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING W/O ROYALTY CHANGE | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, COTTEN |
(H) RES THEN FIN | 03/21/2001 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGES MITIGATION FUND | REPRESENTATIVES NAVARRE, BROWN |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 03/21/2001 | ||
| DOUBLE HULLED OIL TANKERS | REPRESENTATIVES COTTEN, KUBINA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 64 | 03/05/2001 | ||
| ERADICATION OF BURMESE OPIUM CROPS | REPRESENTATIVES FOSTER, MENARD, TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 80 | 04/20/2001 |