HOUSE
BETH KERTTULA
21st-28th Legislature (1999 -2014)
District: 3
Party: Democrat
1999-2006 Representative
2007-2008 Representative Minority Leader
2009-2012 Representative House Minority Leader
2013-2014 Representative Resigned January 24, 2014
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Beth's family has a long
history in Alaska starting in 1918, when her grandfather
Oscar spent the winter in Nome. In 1935 he returned with his
young family to the Matanuska Valley to farm. Beth's
father Jay has the honor of being the state's longest-
serving legislator and the only legislator to have served
as both House Speaker and Senate President. Her mother
Joyce was an English teacher and full-time volunteer as
Jay's office manager.
After growing up as a legislator's child in Juneau and
Palmer, Beth earned her BA from Stanford University and her
JD from the University of Santa Clara. She worked as an
attorney in both private and public practice before running
for office.
Beth has been elected seven times to the Alaska House of
Representatives from District 3 in Juneau. During her
public service she has been a strong voice for Alaskans
retaining control over their resource wealth and responsible
development and has been instrumental in oil and gas
decisions. Beth has also been a leader to restore civility,
ethics and non-partisan decision-making to the legislature.
She was the original sponsor of Alaska's world-renowned
cruise ship pollution legislation.
A trusted and respected leader, Beth served on the House
Finance Committee, was Minority Whip for 3 years, and is
currently the House Minority Leader - the highest rank for
a minority member in the House.
Beth's husband Jim Powell was Deputy Mayor of Juneau.
He works at the Department of Environmental Conservation and
is a PhD student at the University of Alaska.
Beth is a member of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, Camp
2, the Fil-Am and the Filipino Communities of Juneau, and
the Alaska Bar Association. Beth owns a very small jewelry
making business and enjoys reading, watching movies and just
being outside with Jim.
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Beth resigned on January 24, 2014.
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 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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PERS BENEFITS FOR JUV INSTIT EMPLOYEES | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) FIN | 04/15/2000 | ||
RETIREE ORGANIZATION DUES | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 01/10/2000 | ||
INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) JUD | 03/27/2000 | ||
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE NOTICES | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 00 | 06/01/2000 | ||
ONGOING RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) HES | 02/02/2000 | ||
REPORTS FROM MARINE PASSENGER VESSELS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) L&C | 03/23/2000 | ||
PUPIL/TEACHER RATIO IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) HES | 02/16/2000 | ||
EXXON VALDEZ DAMAGE CLAIMS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) CRA | 03/24/1999 | ||
URGING US TO RATIFY MINE BAN TREATY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) WTR | 02/11/2000 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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PERSONS REQUIRED TO FILE SETTLEMENT INFO | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 99 | 05/06/1999 | ||
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES | REPRESENTATIVES CROFT, PHILLIPS |
(H) HES | 02/11/2000 | ||
APPROP: UAA CONSORTIUM LIBRARY | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) HES | 01/19/1999 | ||
PRIVACY PROTECTION | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) JUD | 01/19/1999 | ||
PERMANENT FUND: ALLOWABLE ABSENCES | REPRESENTATIVE SMALLEY |
(H) STA | 01/21/1999 | ||
USE, REGULATION, AND OPERATION OF BOATS | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
SALE/LABELING OF MEAT/MILK PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 99 | 06/23/1999 | ||
SKI VIOLATIONS BAIL SCHEDULE | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
(S) JUD | 04/12/1999 | ||
PERS PEACE OFFR STATUS CORRECTION EMPLOYE | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS |
CHAPTER 121 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(H) FIN | 04/29/1999 | ||
APPROP: RENTERS' EQUIV REBATE PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) FIN | 05/04/1999 | ||
CREDITED SERVICE FOR ON-THE-JOB INJURIES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
CREDITED PART-TIME SERVICE TRS | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
PAYMENT FOR SEXUAL ABUSE EXAMINATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 00 | 05/16/2000 | ||
MUNICIPAL TAX: LOW INCOME HOUSING | REPRESENTATIVES HALCRO, ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 79 SLA 00 | 05/24/2000 | ||
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 | ||
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH/WOMEN'S DAY | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
(S) STA | 03/02/2000 | ||
NATIONAL MUSEUM WOMEN'S HISTORY AK COUNCI | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 05/11/1999 | ||
VETERANS' ELIGIBILITY FOR LONGEVITY BONUS | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
MARINE ANTI-FOULING PAINTS | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 00 | 04/14/2000 | ||
EXXON VALDEZ DAMAGE CLAIMS | SENATOR LINCOLN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 04/14/2000 |