SENATE
JOHNNY ELLIS
15th-29th Legislature (1987 -2016)
District: H
Party: Democrat
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)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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ESTABLISH CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) L&C | 01/13/1997 | ||
AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 97 | 06/12/1997 | ||
APPROP: VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 04/29/1997 | ||
INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 01/24/1997 | ||
ROHYPNOL AS SCHEDULE IV-A DRUG | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) JUD | 02/24/1997 | ||
PAYMENT OF COSTS ALASKA PIONEERS' HOME | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 04/11/1997 | ||
FEES FOR USE OF AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) JUD | 04/03/1998 | ||
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 01/26/1998 | ||
DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NO. | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) STA | 02/04/1998 | ||
BREAST-FEEDING | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 98 | 06/08/1998 | ||
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & MOBILITY AIDS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 02/16/1998 | ||
ENCOURAGING BREAST FEEDING | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 02/12/1998 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ROHYPNOL AS SCHEDULE IV-A DRUG | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 97 | 05/03/1997 | ||
WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE GROUP | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(S) RLS | 05/09/1998 | ||
SERVICE ANIMALS FOR PHYS/MENT. CHALLENGED | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 98 | 06/16/1998 | ||
RESTRICT TOBACCO SALES | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 135 SLA 98 | 06/25/1998 | ||
ACTIONS FOR UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 98 | 10/21/1998 | ||
PERS FOR VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
ABANDONED,WRECKED,OR JUNK VEHICLES | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 97 | 07/02/1997 | ||
PAYMENT OF COSTS ALASKA PIONEERS' HOME | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 101 SLA 97 | 07/01/1997 | ||
EXTEND COUNCIL ON DOM.VIOL. & SEX.ASSAULT | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 98 | 06/22/1998 | ||
EXEMPT/DEFERRAL DETERIORATED PROPTY TAX | REPRESENTATIVE RYAN |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 98 | 06/03/1998 | ||
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & MOBILITY AIDS | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
CHAPTER 102 SLA 98 | 06/16/1998 | ||
ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 06/11/1997 | ||
80 YEAR ANNIV OF UNIV. ALASKA FAIRBANKS | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 06/11/1997 | ||
1998 INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE FIRST CONFERENC | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 03/20/1998 | ||
FUNDING FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 57 | 04/08/1998 | ||
SCHOOL DEBT REIMBURSEMENT | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 98 | 06/08/1998 | ||
INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 97 | 05/28/1997 | ||
INS:DISCLOSURES; DOMESTIC VIOL. VICTIMS | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 97 | 05/22/1997 | ||
LONGEVITY BONUS PROGRAM | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 01/21/1997 | ||
NATIVE LANGUAGE EDUCATION | SENATOR LINCOLN |
(S) HES | 01/24/1997 | ||
DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AT BLDGS. | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 97 | 06/16/1997 | ||
IMMUNIZATION RECORD UPON CHILD'S DEATH | SENATOR KELLY BY REQUEST |
(S) STA | 02/10/1997 | ||
PERS BENEFITS FOR JUV INSTIT EMPLOYEES | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 03/07/1997 | ||
G.O. BONDS: UAA LIBRARY | SENATOR KELLY |
(S) HES | 03/19/1997 | ||
NEW BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 98 | 04/06/1998 | ||
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) HES | 04/10/1997 | ||
REGULATION OF MANAGED CARE INS. PLANS | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) HES | 04/10/1997 | ||
GROUP HEALTH INS POOLING TASK FORCE | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) HES | 04/10/1997 | ||
MEDICAID FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) HES | 04/10/1997 | ||
REGULATING HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGS. | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 98 | 06/01/1998 | ||
WORKERS' COMP: ELECTRONIC DEPOSIT | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) L&C | 01/12/1998 | ||
SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2001 | SENATOR MILLER |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 98 | 04/29/1998 | ||
POSSESSION OF FIREARMS | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 01/30/1998 | ||
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 98 | 06/01/1998 | ||
LIV. WILLS/ANATOMICAL GIFTS/PATIENT CARE | SENATOR TAYLOR |
(S) RLS | 03/25/1998 | ||
IMPLEMENTATION OF WORK COMP EDITION | SENATOR DUNCAN |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 98 | 06/01/1998 | ||
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | SENATOR MILLER |
(S) FIN | 03/10/1998 | ||
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED | SENATOR PARNELL BY REQUEST |
(S) CRA | 02/16/1998 | ||
ALASKA TELEMEDICINE PROJECT | SENATOR PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 05/08/1997 | ||
LONG-TERM CARE TASK FORCE | SENATOR SHARP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 76 | 06/01/1998 | ||
KIDS VOTING ALASKA PROGRAMS | SENATOR MILLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 67 | 05/08/1998 | ||
BAN HARD LIQUOR ADS | SENATOR DUNCAN |
(S) STA | 01/13/1997 | ||
AK NAT'L GUARD YOUTH CORPS CHALLENGE PROG | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/12/1997 | ||
SWISS COMP OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS | SENATOR DONLEY |
SENATE RESOLVE 1 | 03/20/1998 |