HOUSE
JOHN COWDERY
13th-25th Legislature (1983 -2008)
Representative John Cowdery
District: 17
Party: Republican
District: 17
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1983-1984 Representative
1997-2000 Representative
2001-2008 Senator
1983-1984 Representative
1997-2000 Representative
2001-2008 Senator
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
02/11/1930;
Adrian, Missouri
OCCUPATION:
Construction Company Owner, Contractor from Anchorage
SPOUSE:
Juanita
CHILDREN:
Bill, Tom, Pamela
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, Alaska Pioneers
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Family, music, boating, flying, photography
EMPLOYMENT:
Founder, Anchorage Caucus;
Staff, Anchorage Municipality;
Owner/Operator, Construction Company
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 13th (1983-1984)
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 13th (1983-1984)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUDGET DISCLOSURE ACT | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
(H) STA | 03/05/1997 | ||
| DEFINITION OF COMPENSATION IN PERS | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
(H) STA | 03/12/1997 | ||
| RESTRICT TOBACCO SALES | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 135 SLA 98 | 06/25/1998 | ||
| NAMING ATWOOD BLDG IN ANCHORAGE | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 98 | 03/06/1998 | ||
| OVERTIME WAGE EXEMPTION FOR MECHANICS | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 123 SLA 98 | 06/23/1998 | ||
| OVERTIME WAGE EXEMPTION AIRLINE EMPLOYEES | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
(H) RLS | 05/02/1998 | ||
| TRANSFER RAILROAD LAND TO WHITTIER | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
(H) FIN | 03/19/1998 | ||
| AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
(H) RLS | 05/04/1998 | ||
| COMPETITIVE AIR SERVICE: RURAL & S.E. AK | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
(H) WTR | 04/25/1997 | ||
| CONST AM: APPELLATE JUDGES | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
(H) RLS | 05/01/1998 | ||
| CONST AM: EDUCATION FUND | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
(H) HES | 02/12/1998 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISCLOSURES RE FELONY ARRESTS OF MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 01/28/1998 | ||
| CIVIL LIABILITY FOR IMPROPER LITIGATION | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
(H) JUD | 02/05/1997 | ||
| PARENTAL CONSENT BEFORE MINOR'S ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVES KELLY, KOHRING, VEZEY, MULDER |
(H) FIN | 03/10/1997 | ||
| DEPT OF ENV. CONSERV./WATER/PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVES ROKEBERG, KELLY |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
| CIVIL ACTIONS/ATTY FEES/INSURANCE | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 97 | 05/09/1997 | ||
| PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 97 | 05/02/1997 | ||
| VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE WORK PLAN: OVERTIME | REPRESENTATIVE THERRIAULT |
(H) RLS | 02/07/1997 | ||
| INFORMED CONSENT BEFORE ABORTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE SANDERS |
(H) HES | 01/27/1997 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE & LICENSING | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
(H) FIN | 04/09/1997 | ||
| PREFER CONSUMPTIVE USE SALMON FISHERIES | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
(H) FSH | 02/19/1997 | ||
| RIGHT TO ATTEND SCHOOL ON PART-TIME BASIS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 97 | 05/30/1997 | ||
| TOBACCO PURCHASE, POSSESSION, SALE, ETC. | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(S) HES | 05/10/1997 | ||
| ENVIRON. POLICY & CHANGE NAME OF D.E.C. | REPRESENTATIVE HODGINS |
(H) RES | 03/05/1997 | ||
| ACTIONS FOR UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 98 | 10/21/1998 | ||
| CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUTHORITY | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
(H) FIN | 03/13/1998 | ||
| EDUCATION FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) HES | 04/16/1997 | ||
| UNIVERSITY TUITION PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
(H) RLS | 04/30/1997 | ||
| SUBSISTENCE HUNTING AND FISHING | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
(H) RES | 04/18/1997 | ||
| NEGOTIATED REGULATION MAKING | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 117 SLA 98 | 06/22/1998 | ||
| REPORTS & RECORDS OF & TO STATE AGENCIES | REPRESENTATIVE MARTIN |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 98 | 03/30/1998 | ||
| MOVE LEGISLATURE TO ANCHORAGE | REPRESENTATIVES GREEN, ROKEBERG |
(H) TRA | 03/23/1998 | ||
| ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
(H) HES | 01/20/1998 | ||
| AUDIT OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY | REPRESENTATIVE HODGINS |
(H) HES | 03/18/1998 | ||
| DEPT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
(H) RLS | 04/29/1998 | ||
| SUPPORT AMERICAN LAND SOVEREIGNTY ACT | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 31 | 06/11/1997 | ||
| ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
(H) JUD | 02/07/1997 | ||
| REQUESTING CONGRESS TO AMEND ANILCA | REPRESENTATIVE MASEK |
(H) RLS | 05/05/1997 | ||
| "NO FRILLS" PRISON ACT | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 97 | 05/29/1997 | ||
| CRIMINAL TRANSMISSION OF HIV | SENATOR TAYLOR |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/19/1998 | ||
| PRISONER RIGHTS LIMITED TO FEDERAL RIGHTS | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 59 | 05/08/1998 | ||
| AK NAT'L GUARD YOUTH CORPS CHALLENGE PROG | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/12/1997 |