SENATE
KIM ELTON
19th-26th Legislature (1995 -2010)
District: B
Party: Democrat
1995-1998 Representative
1999-2008 Senator
2009-2010 Senator Resigned 3/2/09, 5:00 pm
Date and Place of Birth:
April 9, 1948
Havre, Montana
Occupation:
Writer and Contractor
Spouse:
Marylou
Residency in Alaska:
1961-present
Education:
High School - Juneau Douglas High School 1962-66
College/University - St. Olaf College, 1966-68; University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1972-74
Military Service:
U.S. Army, 1969-71, Vietnam service, Honorable Discharge
Political and Government Positions:
State Senate 1999-Present;
House of Representatives, 1995-98;
Member, Labor & Commerce Committee, Special Committee on Fisheries, Community & Regional Affairs Committee;
Executive Director, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute;
Juneau Borough Assembly Member, 1989-1994;
Assistant State Ombudsman;
Staff, Legislative Ethics Committee;
Director of Policy for Lieutenant Governor Terry Miller;
Member, State Board of Education's Task Force on School Funding
Business and Professional Positions:
Editor, Juneau Empire, 1976-78;
Newspaper Reporter/Editor for Anchorage Times and Fairbanks Daily News-Miner;
Commercial Fishing (troller);
Member, Alaska State Salary Commission
Special Interests:
Hiking, black & white photography, fishing, golf
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER ALCOHOL LIMIT TO 0.08 FOR OMVI'S | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) TRA | 01/19/1999 | ||
| PERS CREDIT FOR NONCERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) L&C | 01/19/1999 | ||
| PERMANENT FUND: ALLOWABLE ABSENCES | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) STA | 01/19/1999 | ||
| INSURANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) L&C | 01/19/1999 | ||
| SURCHARGE ON FINES; YOUTH COURTS | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) JUD | 01/19/1999 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY CLASS FOR HIGH SCHOOL | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) FIN | 04/29/1999 | ||
| UNEMPLOYMENT COMP: EDUC. INSTIT.EMPLOYEES | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) HES | 03/24/1999 | ||
| EXCISE TAXES ON TRANSIENT LODGING | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) L&C | 03/25/1999 | ||
| TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING COUNCIL | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) L&C | 03/25/1999 | ||
| PERS PEACE OFFR STATUS CORRECTION EMPLOYE | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) STA | 04/19/1999 | ||
| PERS BENEFITS FOR JUV INSTIT EMPLOYEES | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) STA | 04/19/1999 | ||
| OIL AND GAS CORPORATE TAX ACCOUNTING | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) RES | 01/21/2000 | ||
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TAX RATE | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) STA | 01/21/2000 | ||
| PERMANENT FUND INCOME | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) STA | 01/21/2000 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY LIMITATION | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) FIN | 03/07/2000 | ||
| ONGOING RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) STA | 02/02/2000 | ||
| PREVENTION OF NEEDLE & SHARPS INJURIES | SENATOR ELTON |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 00 | 06/01/2000 | ||
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANNUAL REPORT | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) RLS | 04/09/1999 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRUGS: LISTED CHEMICALS/METHAMPHETAMINE | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 00 | 05/22/2000 | ||
| RIVER HABITAT PROTECTION TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR NAT'L GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 99 | 04/13/1999 | ||
| TAX OBLIGATION LOAN PROGRAM FOR FISHERS | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
CHAPTER 127 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
| PAYMENT FOR SEXUAL ABUSE EXAMINATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 00 | 05/16/2000 | ||
| CHILDREN WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 00 | 05/22/2000 | ||
| REQUIRE HEALTH INS COVERAGE FOR DIABETES | REPRESENTATIVE MURKOWSKI |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 00 | 04/28/2000 | ||
| SERVICES FOR DISABLED PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 00 | 05/23/2000 | ||
| FOREST PRACTICES: STREAMS/TRIBUTARIES | SENATOR MACKIE |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 99 | 03/19/1999 | ||
| NAMING THE CAPITAL SCHOOL BLDG. | SENATOR WARD |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 99 | 05/07/1999 | ||
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | SENATOR MILLER |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 00 | 05/24/2000 | ||
| TROOPER HECK MEMORIAL CORRIDOR | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 99 | 05/14/1999 | ||
| SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 99 | 06/24/1999 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY EDUC SAVINGS PROGRAMS/TRUST | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 00 | 03/15/2000 | ||
| NAMING AK NATIVE VETERANS' HONOR BRIDGE | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 00 | 04/28/2000 | ||
| ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | SENATOR LINCOLN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 04/14/2000 | ||
| EXXON VALDEZ DAMAGE CLAIMS | SENATOR LINCOLN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 04/14/2000 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
SENATE RESOLVE 1 | 03/26/1999 |