HOUSE
ETHAN BERKOWITZ
20th-24th Legislature (1997 -2006)
House Minority Leader
District: 26
Party: Democrat
1997-2004 Representative
2005-2006 Representative Minority Leader
Date/Place of Birth:
2/4/62; San Francisco, CA
Occupation:
Attorney, Businessman
Spouse:
Mara Kimmel
Children:
Hannah, Noah
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage, South addition; 1990-present
Education:
College/University - Harvard College, 1979-83, A.B., Government and Economics (w/honors)
Post Graduate - Cambridge University, 1985-86, Masters of Philosophy, Polar Studies; University of California, Hastings College of Law, 1987-90, J.D.
Political and Government Positions:
State Representative 1997-present; Assistant District Attorney, Anchorage District Attorney's Office; Law Clerk, Alaska State Court of Appeals; Enforcement Officer, United States Antarctic Program.
Business and Professional Positions:
Director, Institute of the North; Partner, EZR Co.; Part Owner, Snow City Cafe; Exporter, United Exporters Company
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Board Member: Boys & Girls Club of Anchorage; Special Olympics; Community Dispute Resolution Center; Board Member (ex officio), Anchorage Economic Development Corporation; Board Member, Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (Ep S CoR)
Special Interests:
Hockey, fishing, travel, reading
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPECIAL ELECTION FOR U.S. SENATE VACANCY | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) STA | 01/24/2003 | ||
| REVISED UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
CHAPTER 170 SLA 04 | 07/26/2004 | ||
| REPEAT SERIOUS SEX OFFENSES | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) JUD | 02/26/2003 | ||
| TRANSFER BOND BANK & STUDENT LOANSTO AHFC | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) EDU | 03/10/2003 | ||
| CARBON SEQUESTRATION | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
CHAPTER 152 SLA 04 | 07/03/2004 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL & LB&A MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) STA | 03/19/2003 | ||
| ASSESS NUMBER OF POLICE OFFICERS REQUIRED | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) STA | 04/09/2003 | ||
| APPROP: LONGEVITY BONUS | REPRESENTATIVES GUTTENBERG, BERKOWITZ, CISSNA, CRAWFORD, CROFT, GARA, GRUENBERG, JOULE, KOOKESH, KERTTULA, KAPSNER, LYNN |
(H) STA | 01/12/2004 | ||
| INTRAMILITARY IMMUNITY | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, BERKOWITZ, CRAWFORD |
(H) MLV | 01/12/2004 | ||
| OIL AND GAS LEASE TRANSFER FEES | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) W&M | 02/09/2004 | ||
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) JUD | 02/16/2004 | ||
| POLL LEGISLATORS ON SPECIAL SESSION | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) JUD | 02/16/2004 | ||
| CONST AM: PERM FUND INCOME FOR DIVIDENDS | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ BY REQUEST |
(H) STA | 02/16/2004 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP HEALTH INS: PRIVATE GROUPS/PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVES HEINZE, ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 04 | 06/14/2004 | ||
| MEDICAID FOR BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER | REPRESENTATIVES KERTTULA, KAPSNER, CISSNA |
(H) FIN | 02/26/2003 | ||
| LABELING OF PRESCRIBED DRUGS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 123 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
| UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ATTY FEES/COSTS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 169 SLA 04 | 07/26/2004 | ||
| UNIFIED PERMIT APPLICATION | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) RES | 02/05/2003 | ||
| ALASKA HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(S) HES | 05/10/2004 | ||
| RETIRED PEACE OFFICER'S MEDICAL BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
(S) FIN | 05/05/2004 | ||
| INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) HES | 03/07/2003 | ||
| VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) MLV | 03/10/2003 | ||
| STATE VETERANS' HOME | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) MLV | 03/10/2003 | ||
| APPROP: STATE VETERANS' HOME | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) MLV | 03/10/2003 | ||
| PFD: PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS & MISC | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
(S) JUD | 05/15/2003 | ||
| JACK COGHILL BRIDGE TO THE INTERIOR | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 04 | 03/15/2004 | ||
| STATE PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 03 | 06/06/2003 | ||
| HYDROGEN ENERGY RESEARCH PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(S) FIN | 05/05/2004 | ||
| ALASKA HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(H) EDU | 05/16/2003 | ||
| ALASKA ENERGY POLICY TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 06/05/2003 | ||
| TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 43 | 05/07/2004 | ||
| NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR GAMES | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 07/15/2003 | ||
| SUPPORTING U.S. ARMED FORCES | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 04/24/2003 | ||
| MAD COW DISEASE/COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 54 | 07/26/2004 | ||
| DISAPPROVING EXECUTIVE ORDER 107 | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) RES | 03/28/2003 | ||
| DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS | SENATOR WAGONER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 08/25/2003 | ||
| SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF MILITARY | SENATOR BUNDE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 04/24/2003 |