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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HUNT/FISH LICENSE: NO SS# OR OATHS REQ'D | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
AGGRAVATING FACTORS IN SENTENCING | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 04/21/2001 | ||
ABSENTEE & QUESTIONED BALLOT CERTIFICATES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 01 | 04/18/2001 | ||
SOCIAL SECURITY # & DRIVER'S LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
CIVIL LIABILITY AND LIVESTOCK | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 04/24/2001 | ||
ABORTION: INFORMED CONSENT; INFORMATION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HES | 02/05/2001 | ||
CRIME PREVENTION & PRIVACY COMPACT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
REPORTING OF ABORTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 141 SLA 02 | 07/05/2002 | ||
LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN;MENTAL HLTH AUTH | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HES | 03/09/2001 | ||
BOARDING SCHOOL FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) EDU | 03/27/2001 | ||
FILLING A VACANCY IN US SENATE | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 04/09/2001 | ||
CHILDREN IN NEED OF AID: SERVICES & LIAB. | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) RLS | 05/16/2002 | ||
TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HES | 04/28/2001 | ||
WORKERS' COMP: MEDICAL EXAM | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, FATE |
(H) L&C | 01/18/2002 | ||
PAYMENT DATE FOR BILLS FOR SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) L&C | 01/14/2002 | ||
NONCASH CHILD SUPPORT | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, FATE |
(H) HES | 01/14/2002 | ||
TIER IV PUBLIC EMPLOYEES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) STA | 01/22/2002 | ||
RATES FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HES | 01/30/2002 | ||
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COVERAGE | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HES | 01/30/2002 | ||
GRANTS/AUDITS OF PRIVATE NONPROFIT CORPS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) L&C | 02/13/2002 | ||
CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) FIN | 04/16/2002 | ||
COMMERCIAL FISHING LOAN PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) FSH | 02/19/2002 | ||
INFORMED JURY | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 02/19/2002 | ||
WATER/SEWER/WASTE GRANTS TO UTILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) CRA | 02/19/2002 | ||
HOLD HARMLESS LAW REGARDING PFDS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) STA | 02/19/2002 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREAS | REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 01 | 05/24/2001 | ||
FARM OPERATIONS:DISCLOSURE/NUISANCES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RES | 04/06/2001 | ||
ADD PHYSICIAN ASST TO STATE MEDICAL BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
(H) FIN | 03/07/2001 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 01 | 07/03/2001 | ||
INHALANT ABUSE | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(H) FIN | 04/20/2001 | ||
APPROVAL FOR EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS REGARDING CINA | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 01 | 06/25/2001 | ||
ALASKA HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(S) HES | 02/20/2002 | ||
MANAGMENT OF FISH AND GAME | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
(H) FIN | 04/26/2002 | ||
RIGHT OF ACTION FOR LEGAL SEPARATION | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
VERIFY AGE REQD FOR DEFENSE IN SEX CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 02 | 06/20/2002 | ||
RIGHT-OF-WAY TO DENALI BOR. FOR RR/UTIL. | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 02 | 01/16/2002 | ||
LIMITS ON RIGHT TO PRIVACY | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
(H) RLS | 05/06/2001 | ||
SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN |
(S) FIN | 05/10/2002 | ||
OIL/GAS EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 139 SLA 02 | 07/05/2002 | ||
OIL/GAS LEASES; DISCOVERY ROYALTY CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
(H) O&G | 01/14/2002 | ||
ELECTRONIC BALLOTING EQUIPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 02 | 03/07/2002 | ||
FISH & GAME IN NAVIGABLE WATERS | REPRESENTATIVE OGAN |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2002 | ||
CORRESPONDENCE STUDY PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(S) HES | 05/06/2002 | ||
DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 59 | 06/19/2002 | ||
SUPPORT WAR ON TERRORISM & SUPPORT PEACE | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 04/12/2002 | ||
REPEAL ESTATE TAX | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
(S) RLS | 05/13/2002 | ||
SALMON LABELING | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 60 | 05/17/2002 | ||
FRED ZHAROFF MEMORIAL BRIDGE | SENATOR AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 01 | 04/10/2001 | ||
SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 03/27/2001 | ||
ALASKA TARTAN DAY | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 03/27/2001 | ||
VOTING SITES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 03/27/2001 | ||
ELIMINATE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY | SENATOR LEMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 03/27/2001 | ||
OPPOSE CANADIAN FEE TO TRANSPORT FIREARMS | SENATOR TAYLOR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 04/27/2001 | ||
TAX EXEMPT BONDS TO FUND VETERANS LOANS | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 52 | 05/03/2002 |