HOUSE
JOHN COGHILL
21st-31st Legislature (1999 -2020)
District: 32
Party: Republican
1999-2004 Representative
2005-2006 Representative Majority Leader
2007-2008 Representative
2009-2010 Representative Resigned; October 27, 2009
2009-2010 Senator Oath taken 10/27/09
2011-2012 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2012)
2013-2014 Senator Senate Minority Leader
2015-2016 Senator Senate Majority Leader
2017-2020 Senator
Date/Place of Birth:
August 15, 1950
Fairbanks, Alaska
Residency:
Nenana: 1950 - 1975
Fairbanks: 1975 - present
Occupation:
Small Business Owner
Spouse:
Luann
Children:
Children - Shaun (John), Joshua, Jayme
Grandchildren - Alexander, Grace, Joshua, and Kinley
Education:
Nenana Public School: 1955 - 1968, High School Diploma
Military:
5 years service U.S. Air Force, S.Sgt
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Majority Leader: 2003- 2006
Chair, House Rules Committee: 2007 - present
Chair, State Affairs Committee: 2001 - 2002
Co-Chair, Joint Armed Services Committee: 2005 - 2006
Co-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 1999 - 2000
Vice-Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 1999 - 2000
AK Information Infrastructure Task Force: 2005 - 2006
Judiciary Committee: 2001 - 2006
Legislative Council Joint Committee: 2003 - 2006
Local Government Advisoory Commission: 2005 - 2006
Rules Committee: 2003 - present
State Affairs Committee: 2003 - 2004
Special Committee on Economic evelopment, International Trade, and Tourism: 2005 - 2006
Special Committee on Education: 2003
Special Committee on Fisheries: 2001 - 2002
Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2001 - 2004
Finance Subcommittees:
- Governor: 2003 - 2006
- Health & Social Services: 2001 - 2006
- Legislature: 2003 - 2006
- Natural Resources: 1999 - 2006
- Education & Early Development: 2001 - 2002
- Education: 1999 - 2000
- Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 1999 - 2000
Other Political and Government Positions:
Chair, District 18 Republican Party of Alaska Former Chair, District 32 Republican Party of Alaska.
Delegate, Republican National Convention: 1996.
Business and Professional Positions:
Small Business Owner
Private School Teacher
Pastor’s Assistant
Concrete Cutter
Special Interests:
Family activities, Carpentry, History
Legislative Service:
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)(H)
- 26th (2009-2010)(S)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Legislative Service:
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)(H)
- 26th (2009-2010)(S)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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REPEAL ALASKA ESTATE TAX | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) FIN | 03/05/1999 | ||
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS BD | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) L&C | 03/19/1999 | ||
STATE EMPLOYEE ANNUAL LEAVE | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) STA | 02/04/2000 | ||
APOC REPEAL: CAMPAIGN/DISCLOSURE/LOBBYIST | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) FIN | 04/28/2000 | ||
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA TUITION WAIVER | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HES | 04/08/1999 | ||
CREDITED SERVICE FOR ON-THE-JOB INJURIES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
RECORDING OF INTERVIEWS WITH CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HES | 01/10/2000 | ||
ASSISTED LIVING HOMES | REPRESENTATIVES JAMES, COGHILL |
(H) FIN | 02/04/2000 | ||
PUBLIC DEFENDER CHILDREN'S PROCEEDINGS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 123 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COVERAGE | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HES | 01/10/2000 | ||
REMOVE SOCIAL WORKER EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HES | 01/10/2000 | ||
ASSISTED LIVING HOMES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 01/10/2000 | ||
NO SOC SEC. # REQ'D ON HUNT/FISH LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 04/26/2000 | ||
REPORTS RELATED TO CHILD IN NEED OF AID | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HES | 02/02/2000 | ||
INFO AND INFORMED CONSENT FOR ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 03/30/2000 | ||
DISPOSALS OF STATE LAND | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) RES | 02/16/2000 | ||
MUNI PROP TAX LIMIT: OIL & GAS PROD. PROP | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) CRA | 02/16/2000 | ||
AGGRAVATING FACTORS IN SENTENCING | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HES | 02/16/2000 | ||
MANAGEMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) RES | 03/10/1999 | ||
SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATE; RESOURCES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) RLS | 05/15/1999 | ||
CONST. AM: APPELLATE JUDGES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 02/22/1999 | ||
CONST. AM: JUDICIAL COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 02/26/1999 | ||
ALASKA MARITIME BOUNDARY WITH CANADA | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 17 | 05/26/1999 | ||
ALASKA/RUSSIA MARITIME BOUNDARY | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 06/22/1999 | ||
REPEAL ESTATE AND GIFT TAX | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 05/26/1999 | ||
REPEAL BRADY ACT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) PERMNTLY FILED | 04/11/2000 | ||
ELECTED ATTORNEY GENERAL | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 01/10/2000 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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VOUCHER SYSTEM FOR EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
(H) JUD | 02/24/1999 | ||
EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR NAT'L GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 99 | 04/13/1999 | ||
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 99 | 06/04/1999 | ||
SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(H) FIN | 04/29/1999 | ||
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 00 | 03/31/2000 | ||
DESIGNATING ROWLAND MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
(S) TRA | 01/27/2000 | ||
PAYMENT FOR SEXUAL ABUSE EXAMINATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 00 | 05/16/2000 | ||
USE OF BONUSES EARNED ON STATE TRAVEL | REPRESENTATIVE HALCRO |
(H) STA | 01/10/2000 | ||
CHILDREN WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 00 | 05/22/2000 | ||
FARMING OF GAME ANIMALS | REPRESENTATIVE THERRIAULT BY REQUEST |
(H) RES | 02/07/2000 | ||
FREEDOM OF RELIGION | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2000 | ||
CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
(H) FIN | 05/03/1999 | ||
NATIONAL BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/26/1999 | ||
DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(S) STA | 03/17/1999 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/06/1999 | ||
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION REPORT | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 05/26/1999 | ||
CONDITIONS IMPOSED ON STATES BY FED GOVT | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/06/2000 | ||
CONST AM: PERM FUND INCOME DISTRIBUTION | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
(H) JUD | 04/07/2000 | ||
APPROPRIATION LIMIT | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
(H) STA | 01/31/2000 | ||
ALASKA-CANADA RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(H) TRA | 03/01/2000 | ||
NAMING AK NATIVE VETERANS' HONOR BRIDGE | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 00 | 04/28/2000 | ||
MANAGEMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/22/1999 | ||
SNOWMACHINE USE IN DENALI NAT'L PARK | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/26/1999 |