SENATE
JALMAR KERTTULA
2nd-18th Legislature (1961 -1994)
Senator Jalmar Kerttula
District: N
Party: Democrat
District: N
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNUITY PROGRAM AMENDMENTS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/29/1993 | ||
| DEBT REIMBURSEMENT/MAINTENANCE GRANTS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 93 | 06/25/1993 | ||
| STATE AID FOR EDUCATION | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES | 01/11/1993 | ||
| HEALTH INSURANCE FOR STATE RESIDENTS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES | 01/11/1993 | ||
| RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 01/11/1993 | ||
| ANTI-STALKING LAW | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) JUD | 03/15/1993 | ||
| APPROP: LOCAL SERVICE ROADS & TRAILS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) CRA | 01/11/1993 | ||
| APPROP: MAT-SU COLLEGE BLDG. CONSTRUCTION | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES | 01/11/1993 | ||
| FUND TRANSFERS UNDER THE UCC | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 93 | 05/27/1993 | ||
| UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE REVISIONS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 93 | 05/27/1993 | ||
| CHILD CARE CENTERS IN STATE BUILDINGS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 02/19/1993 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON WEIGHT | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 02/19/1993 | ||
| STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATE REDUCTION | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 04/18/1993 | ||
| SEPARATING DTPF INTO TWO DEPARTMENTS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 03/03/1993 | ||
| INTEREST RATE ON AGRICULTURAL LOANS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) L&C | 03/05/1993 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX LIMITATIONS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) FIN | 05/06/1994 | ||
| WAITING LIST FOR PIONEERS HOME | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 04/14/1993 | ||
| LONGEVITY BONUS ANNUITY PROGRAM | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 04/30/1993 | ||
| APPROP:EDUCATION FUNDING/SCHOOL DEBT FY95 | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) CRA | 01/10/1994 | ||
| STATE-RELATED USE OF RECYCLED PAPER | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 01/10/1994 | ||
| INSURANCE TAX CREDIT:GIFTS TO COLLEGES | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 94 | 05/05/1994 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TERMS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 94 | 05/25/1994 | ||
| TRANSFER LONGEVITY BONUS PROGRAM TO C&RA | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 01/10/1994 | ||
| PAY PHYSICIAN ASSTS UNDER MEDICAID | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) FIN | 03/31/1994 | ||
| SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BOND REIMBURSEMENT | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) CRA | 01/10/1994 | ||
| STATE EDUCATION AID: FUNDING COMMUNITIES | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) CRA | 01/10/1994 | ||
| LONGEVITY BONUS ANNUITY PROGRAM | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 02/02/1994 | ||
| DEATH CERTIFICATE FOR CHILDREN | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) HES | 02/02/1994 | ||
| PREVAILING WAGE FOR SOME MARITIME WORKERS | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) L&C | 02/14/1994 | ||
| HEALTH CARE: INSURANCE;DATA;PRICES | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 05/05/1994 | ||
| EXTEND ALASKA BAR ASSOCIATION | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) STA | 02/14/1994 | ||
| NAME HATCHERY AT MAIN BAY: H.Z. HANSEN | SENATOR KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 05/09/1994 | ||
| HONORING TOMMY MOE | SENATOR KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 04/19/1994 | ||
| THANK MEXICO FOR GRAY WHALE PROTECTION | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) JUD | 03/22/1994 | ||
| SUPPORT OF ALASKA TOURISM MKTG COUNCIL | SENATOR KERTTULA |
(S) L&C | 02/14/1994 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULATION OF HOME CARE PROVIDERS | REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 94 | 05/23/1994 | ||
| PROTECT ELDERLY AND DISABLED ADULTS | REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 94 | 06/09/1994 | ||
| TESTIMONY OF MINORS IN CRIMINAL TRIALS | REPRESENTATIVE MACLEAN |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 94 | 06/06/1994 | ||
| BLOOD TESTS ON SEX CRIME PERPETRATORS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 94 | 02/17/1994 | ||
| STATE SHARE OF FEDERAL GAS ROYALTIES | REPRESENTATIVE HANLEY |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| NAME MANVIL H. OLSON BRIDGE (SCHROCK RD.) | REPRESENTATIVE MENARD |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 94 | 05/05/1994 | ||
| PAROLE OF TERMINALLY ILL PRISONERS | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
(S) FIN | 03/16/1994 | ||
| WORKERS COMP:VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS, ETC | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 94 | 06/06/1994 | ||
| REFINANCING COMMERCIAL FISHING LOANS | REPRESENTATIVE MOSES |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| EXTEND COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE PARNELL |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 93 | 06/18/1993 | ||
| WORKERS COMP FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES | REPRESENTATIVE NAVARRE |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 94 | 06/04/1994 | ||
| FUEL STATE AUTO FLEET WITH NATURAL GAS | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
CHAPTER 122 SLA 94 | 06/28/1994 | ||
| STATE LONG-TERM PLANNING | REPRESENTATIVE PARNELL |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/29/1994 | ||
| LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES | REPRESENTATIVE THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 99 SLA 94 | 06/08/1994 | ||
| OFFICERS OF UTILITY COOPERATIVES | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
FLD (S), PERM FILED | 05/03/1994 | ||
| TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL GIRLS STATE | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/10/1993 | ||
| ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 05/26/1993 | ||
| SUPPORT NRA GUN SAFETY PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 04/25/1994 | ||
| ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 05/23/1994 | ||
| IN MEMORIAM THURGOOD MARSHALL | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/18/1993 | ||
| REPEAL 100 HOUR RULE FOR AFDC PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 04/05/1994 | ||
| CRIME OF CONSPIRACY | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 94 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| MISC. GRANDPARENT VISITATION RIGHTS | SENATOR DONLEY |
(H) JUD | 05/03/1994 | ||
| YEAR-END CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 93 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEES | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(H) RLS | 05/10/1994 | ||
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 93 | 05/27/1993 | ||
| AIDEA BONDS; BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROG. | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 93 | 05/26/1993 | ||
| LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR TAX ASSESSMENTS | SENATOR TAYLOR BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 02/28/1994 | ||
| INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA | SENATOR FRANK |
RETURN TO (H) RLS | 05/10/1994 | ||
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPT'N/STUDENT HOUSING | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 94 | 05/25/1994 | ||
| MANAGEMENT COOK INLET/KENAI RIVER SALMON | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) RES | 01/12/1994 | ||
| NAMING PETERSBURG AIRPORT | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) TRA | 01/28/1994 | ||
| ANTITRUST EXEMPTION FOR FISHERMEN | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(H) RLS | 05/10/1994 | ||
| FISHING VIOLATIONS:FINES & RECORDS | SENATOR HALFORD |
RECON NOT TAKEN UP | 05/10/1994 | ||
| DRUG FREE RECREATION AND YOUTH CENTERS | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 94 | 06/03/1994 | ||
| FINGERPRINTING AND CRIME RECORDS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 94 | 05/24/1994 | ||
| TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 03/10/1993 | ||
| GOLD RUSH CENTENNIAL DECADE | SENATOR SHARP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 04/22/1994 | ||
| TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL BOYS' STATE | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 04/08/1994 | ||
| RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S) STA | 02/11/1994 | ||
| EXPORT OF ALASKA OIL | SENATOR ELLIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 02/28/1994 | ||
| MAGNUSON FISHERY CONSRV & MGT ACT | SENATOR LITTLE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 04/05/1994 | ||
| RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS | SENATOR LEMAN |
(S) STA | 04/27/1993 | ||
| OPEN MEETINGS OF LEGISLATIVE BODIES | SENATOR LITTLE |
(S) STA | 02/11/1994 | ||
| WAIVE IRS DIESEL FUEL DYE RULE | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 31 | 04/08/1994 | ||
| DISAPPROVING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 84 | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) HES | 02/24/1993 |