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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERMANENT FUND ALLOWABLE ABSENCES | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY BY REQUEST |
(H) FIN | 04/28/1999 | ||
| REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME DEALERS | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 99 | 06/23/1999 | ||
| DRUGS WHERE MINORS ARE PRESENT | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
| CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND LEGISLATIVE ETHICS | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 05/25/2000 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERSONS REQUIRED TO FILE SETTLEMENT INFO | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 99 | 05/06/1999 | ||
| APPROP: EARNINGS RESERVE TO PERM FUND | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
| DEPT OF COMMERCE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 99 | 06/09/1999 | ||
| CIVIL LIABILITY FOR IMPROPER LITIGATION | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
(S) JUD | 03/30/2000 | ||
| SALARIES FOR CERTAIN STATE OFFICIALS | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
(H) FIN | 04/14/1999 | ||
| USE, REGULATION, AND OPERATION OF BOATS | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
| GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 99 | 06/04/1999 | ||
| PREFERENTIAL VOTING | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(H) FIN | 04/01/1999 | ||
| PAYMENT FOR SEXUAL ABUSE EXAMINATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 00 | 05/16/2000 | ||
| ALASKA BID PREF FOR AK RAIL CORP. | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
(S) TRA | 04/27/1999 | ||
| NATIONAL BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/26/1999 | ||
| DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(S) STA | 03/17/1999 | ||
| REPEAL ESTATE AND GIFT TAX | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 05/26/1999 | ||
| ALASKA-CANADA RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(H) TRA | 03/01/2000 | ||
| CRIMES OF MURDER & CHILD MURDERS | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 99 | 06/04/1999 |