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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS LICENSE EXEMPTION FOR FARMING | SENATORS KERTTULA, COGHILL |
( S) RUL | 01/31/2001 | ||
| ASSAULT VICTIMS' COMPENSATION | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA THEN FIN | 01/13/2001 | ||
| AMEND OIL PROPERTIES PRODUCTION TAX | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) O&G THEN RES THEN FIN | 01/13/2001 | ||
| STUDENT LOANS: FORGIVENESS PROVISIONS | SENATORS KERTTULA, COGHILL |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 01/17/2001 | ||
| EDUCATION TRUST FUND | SENATORS KERTTULA, KELLY |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 90 | 06/04/2001 | ||
| STATE PAYMENT OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION DEBT | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) CRA THEN HES THEN FIN | 01/24/2001 | ||
| EXEMPTIONS FROM IMMUNIZATIONS | SENATORS KERTTULA, RODEY |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 01/31/2001 | ||
| SENIOR HOUSING OFFICE/OLDER AK COMM | SENATORS DUNCAN, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| MINING CLAIMS, LEASES, RENTS &: ROYALTIES | SENATORS KERTTULA, COGHILL |
(S) RES THEN FIN | 02/03/2001 | ||
| CHELATNA PUBLIC USE AREA | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, KERTTULA |
(S) RES THEN FIN | 02/08/2001 | ||
| APPROP:USN HOME PORT ENV. IMPACT STATEMENT | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, KERTTULA |
(S) STA THEN TRA THEN FIN | 03/02/2001 | ||
| SALE OF ORGANIC FOOD | SENATORS KERTTULA, RODEY |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 89 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LEASING/STATE LAND | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 183 SLA 90 | 06/21/2001 | ||
| BIRTH CERTIFICATES/CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 90 | 05/08/2001 | ||
| AUTHORIZING CERTAIN TRANSMISSION LINES | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) L&C THEN FIN | 03/13/2001 | ||
| G.O.BOND: U OF A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) FI N | 04/25/2001 | ||
| PUPIL/TEACHER RATIO, GRADES K - 3 | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 03/21/2001 | ||
| EXTEND BOARD OF GOVERNORS/AK BAR ASSOC. | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) JUD | 03/30/2001 | ||
| STATE INSURANCE AUTHORITY | SENATORS DUNCAN, KERTTULA |
(H) FIN | 04/28/2001 | ||
| ARBITRATION COMMISSION/VALDEZ DISASTER | SENATORS KELLY, KERTTULA |
(H) JUD | 05/07/2001 | ||
| REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS/HAZARDOUS SUB. | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 89 | 05/11/2001 | ||
| CONSERVATION SURCHARGE ON OIL | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
CHAPTER 112 SLA 89 | 06/15/2001 | ||
| OIL/HAZ. SUBST. CONTINGENCY PLANS | SENATORS DUNCAN, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 89 | 06/02/2001 | ||
| EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(H) HES | 05/04/2001 | ||
| CLINT STARNES MEM. BRIDGE/SWANSON RIVER | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, KERTTULA |
(S) TRA THEN FIN | 04/17/2001 | ||
| CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RANGELAND | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) RES THEN FIN | 04/17/2001 | ||
| HATCHERIES AS PREFERRED USER OF WATER | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) RUL | 04/03/2001 | ||
| OIL & GAS PROPERTIES PRODUCTION TAX | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 114 SLA 89 | 06/15/2001 | ||
| REORGANIZATION OF DAIRY RELATED ASSETS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
( S) RES THEN FIN | 04/22/2001 | ||
| PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND RESERVE | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) RES | 05/04/2001 | ||
| DISASTER RELIEF FOR OIL SPILL VICTIMS | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) CRA THEN L&C THEN FIN | 05/09/2001 | ||
| PUBLIC DESTRUCTION OF US/ALASKA FLAGS | SENATORS KERTTULA, KELLY |
(S) JUD | 01/09/2001 | ||
| LICENSE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | SENATORS KERTTULA, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 95 SLA 90 | 06/07/2001 | ||
| DEPT OF PIONEERS AND SR CITIZENS AFFAIRS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(5) SCP THEN STA THEN FIN | 01/08/2001 | ||
| INCREASING LONGEVITY BONUS | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) STA THEN FIN | 01/10/2001 | ||
| OIL/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RESPONSE TRAINING | SENATORS KERTTULA, ADAMS |
(S) O&G THEN RES THEN FIN | 01/11/2001 | ||
| LOW-INCOME TUITION EXEMPTION | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES THEN JUD THEN FIN | 02/08/2001 | ||
| INSPECTION OF SLAUGHTERED REINDEER | SENATORS KERTTULA, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| INCREASE STATE EDUCATION AID UNIT VALUE | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) FI N | 04/17/2001 | ||
| APPROP: PASS THRU GRANTS FOR EDUCATION | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, KERTTULA |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 01/24/2001 | ||
| ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR PIONEERS' HOME | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI, ZHAROFF |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 90 | 05/11/2001 | ||
| BAN CERTAIN PRODUCTS/PACKAGING FROM SALE | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES THEN L&C THEN FIN | 02/06/2001 | ||
| DEPOSIT ON BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) L&C THEN FIN | 02/07/2001 | ||
| HOME PORT OF M/V TUSTUMENA | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) TRA | 01/24/2001 | ||
| CREATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION | SENATORS KERTTULA, KELLY |
(S) HES | 01/31/2001 | ||
| KENAI PENINSULA HYDROGEOLOGICAL SURVEYS | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, KERTTULA |
RETURN TO (H) RUL | 05/09/2001 | ||
| SUPPORT FOR HATCHER PASS SKI AREA | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 03/06/2001 | ||
| UPGRADE CABIN LAKE RD NEAR NIKISKI | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) TRA | 02/17/2001 | ||
| SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 05/01/2001 | ||
| JOINT COMMITTEE ON SUBSISTENCE | SENATORS KERTTULA, KELLY |
(S) RES THEN FIN | 01/10/2001 | ||
| PROCLAIMING A.V.T.E.C. DAY | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, KERTTULA |
(S) RUL | 02/06/2001 | ||
| TRANSFER OF CORDOVA MAINTENANCE STATION | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
(S) FIN | 03/12/2001 | ||
| SR. CITIZEN TUITION EXEMPTION/U OF A | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 02/08/2001 | ||
| ABOLISH ELECTORAL COLLEGE | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA THEN JUD | 01/12/2001 | ||
| PRESERVATION OF KENNECOTT MINE SITE | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 42 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| USE OF INCOME FROM PERMANENT FUND | SENATORS HALFORD, KERTTULA |
(S) JUD THEN FIN | 04/22/2001 | ||
| LABELING OF IRRADIATED FOOD | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 05/01/2001 | ||
| RESURRECTION CREEK ROAD UPGRADE | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 58 | 01/25/2001 | ||
| VALDEZ ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE SUBSIDY | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 04/20/2001 | ||
| JOB CORPS CENTER IN MAT-SU BOROUGH | SENATORS KERTTULA, SZYMANSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 31 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| URGING CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE JONES ACT | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) TRA | 03/21/2001 | ||
| TAX STATUS/MEDICAL INDEMNITY CORP.(MICA) | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 38 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| FEDERAL AID FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) TRA THEN FIN | 01/09/2001 | ||
| TAXATION OF FORGIVEN STUDENT LOANS | SENATORS KERTTULA, KELLY |
(S) RUL | 03/01/2001 | ||
| COMMEMORATIVE STAMP/BERING VOYAGE'S 250TH | SENATORS KERTTULA, KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 76 | 04/10/2001 | ||
| WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS NAT. PARK & PRESERVE | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 114 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| SAVOONGA AK:SISTER CITY FOR SERENIKI USSR | SENATOR KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 93 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| REAUTHORIZATION OF MAGNUSON FISHERY ACT | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 118 | 07/07/2001 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPROP: FISH & AVIATION TAX REV.SHARING | SENATORS ZHAROFF, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 89 | 05/26/2001 | ||
| MISUSE OF HAZARDOUS VOLATILE SUBSTANCES | SENATORS BINKLEY, PEARCE |
CHAPTER 75 SLA 89 | 05/30/2001 | ||
| STATE FOUNDATION FORMULA-SMALL DISTRICTS | SENATORS ELIASON, ZHAROFF |
(S) HES THEN FIN | 02/16/2001 | ||
| APPROP: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT | SENATORS FISCHER, FRANK |
(S) FIN | 03/30/2001 | ||
| REDOUBT BAY CRITICAL HABITAT AREA | SENATORS FISCHER, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 111 SLA 89 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| APPROP: EARNINGS RES. TO PF PRINCIPAL | SENATORS HALFORD, JONES |
(S) FIN | 04/22/2001 | ||
| OIL/HAZ. SUBSTANCE RESPONSE CORPS | SENATORS KELLY, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 113 SLA 89 | 06/15/2001 | ||
| CORP TAX DEDUCTION FOR OIL SPILL CLEANUP | SENATORS STURGULEWSKI, KELLY |
(S) RUL | 04/29/2001 | ||
| CHIEF EDDIE HOFFMAN ROAD, BETHEL | SENATORS BINKLEY, ZHAROFF |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 89 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| GO BOND:HOSPITALS KETCHIKAN,KODIAK,SEWARD | SENATORS ZHAROFF, JONES |
(S) STA THEN FIN | 02/15/2001 | ||
| ILLEGAL DRUGS/SCHOOLS/PREGNANT WOMEN | SENATORS FAIKS, JONES |
(H) JUD THEN FIN | 04/20/2001 | ||
| INVESTMENT BY INSURERS IN CERTAIN BANKS | SENATORS KELLY, UEHLING |
(H) RUL | 05/04/2001 | ||
| PROHIBITION OF FINFISH FARMING | SENATORS ELIASON, JONES |
(S) RES THEN FIN | 01/19/2001 | ||
| STAN PRICE STATE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | SENATORS ELIASON, DUNCAN |
CHAPTER 112 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| ALCOHOL/PREGNANCY WARNING SIGNS | SENATORS BINKLEY, ZHAROFF |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 90 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| NATURAL GAS PIPELINE TASK FORCE | SENATORS KELLY, STURGULEWSKI |
CHAPTER 114 SLA 90 | 06/14/2001 | ||
| AK HIGHWAY 50TH ANNIV - PROJECT '92 | SENATORS COGHILL, FAIKS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 03/30/2001 | ||
| COORDINATED RESEARCH/OIL SPILL TECHNOLOGY | SENATORS RODEY, SZYMANSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 51 | 06/13/2001 | ||
| CONFERENCE ON AGING | SENATORS POURCHOT, KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 91 | 05/08/2001 | ||
| ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | SENATORS BINKLEY, ZHAROFF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 72 | 04/10/2001 | ||
| MEDICAL EDUCATION/FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME | SENATORS BINKLEY, ZHAROFF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 88 | 05/03/2001 | ||
| STOP FEDERAL OIL LEASES IN BRISTOL BAY | SENATORS ZHAROFF, ADAMS |
(S) O&G THEN RES | 01/11/2001 | ||
| STATE GRANT FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY | SENATORS FAHRENKAMP, STURGULEWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 23 | 05/01/2001 | ||
| HALIBUT BYCATCH AND ON-BOARD OBSERVERS | SENATORS ELIASON, BINKLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 04/12/2001 | ||
| FISHERY CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT ACT | SENATORS BINKLEY, JONES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 05/04/2001 | ||
| PROPOSED USF&WS MARINE MAMMALS RULE | SENATORS ZHAROFF, ADAMS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 119 | 07/07/2001 | ||
| NO NET LOSS WETLANDS POll CY | SENATORS COGHILL, KELLY |
(S) RES | 01/08/2001 | ||
| ADVISORY COMMITTEES/OIL CONTINGENCY PLANS | SENATORS SZYMANSKI, KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 62 | 02/20/2001 | ||
| CREATE ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST FUND | SENATORS HALFORD, ELIASON |
(S) FIN | 03/12/2001 | ||
| ALASKA ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK | SENATORS PEARCE, STURGULEWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 70 | 03/26/2001 |