SENATE
HOLLIS FRENCH
23rd-28th Legislature (2003 -2014)
Senator Hollis French
District: M
Party: Democrat
District: M
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2003-2012 Senator
2013-2014 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2014)
2003-2012 Senator
2013-2014 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2014)
:
Date
and Place of Birth:
October 11, 1958
Newton, Massachusetts
Occupation:
Lawyer, small business owner
Spouse:
Peggy Pepper French
Children:
Christopher
Residency in Alaska:
1978 to present - Anchorage
Education:
Summit County High School, 1972-1976, Diploma
University
of Colorado, 1976-1977; University of Alaska, 1986-1990,
B.A. English; Cornell Law School, 1992-1995, J.D.
Political and Government Positions:
Assistant District Attorney, 1996-2002; law clerk to
superior court judge, 1995-1996.
Business and Professional Positions:
Co-owner, French Apartments, 1989-present; lead operator,
ARCO, 1991-1992; production operator, ARCO, 1984-1990, Shell
Oil Company, 1980-1984.
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
Alaska Bar Association, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Challenge
Alaska, Access Alaska, MADD, Underage Drinking Task Force.
Special
Interests:
Hiking, skiing, climbing, running, reading, family camping
trips.
Other:
Victims for Justice, High 5 Award, 2002; MADD Volunteer
Award, 1999; climbed Mt. McKinley to the summit twice.
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID FOR BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER | SENATORS DAVIS, ELLIS, ELTON, FRENCH, GUESS, HOFFMAN, LINCOLN, OLSON |
(S) HES | 01/21/2003 | ||
| CREDIT INFORMATION | SENATOR FRENCH |
(H) JUD | 05/05/2003 | ||
| EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) RES | 02/21/2003 | ||
| REPEAT SERIOUS SEX OFFENSES/VICTIM COMP. | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 03 | 06/13/2003 | ||
| CARBON SEQUESTRATION | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) STA | 03/17/2003 | ||
| NURSE EDUC LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 05/07/2003 | ||
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL EMPLOYEES | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) STA | 05/15/2003 | ||
| APPROP: LONGEVITY BONUS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) HES | 01/12/2004 | ||
| BUDGET INFORMATION ON PFD APPLICATIONS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) STA | 01/12/2004 | ||
| POWERS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) HES | 02/06/2004 | ||
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SENATOR FRENCH |
TRANSMITTED TO (H) | 05/10/2004 | ||
| MODIFICATION OF OIL SEVERANCE TAX | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) RES | 02/16/2004 | ||
| CHARITABLE GAMING QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) L&C | 02/25/2004 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STALKING & PROTECTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVES HEINZE, CRAWFORD |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 03 | 06/13/2003 | ||
| HARASSMENT BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 03 | 05/01/2003 | ||
| SOLICITATIONS/CONSUMER PROTECTION | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 04 | 06/14/2004 | ||
| RESTITUTION FOR CRIME VICTIMS | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 03 | 05/28/2003 | ||
| HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTIVES | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 04 | 06/25/2004 | ||
| EXPAND DNA DATABASE | REPRESENTATIVES ANDERSON, HAWKER |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 03 | 06/13/2003 | ||
| LABELING OF PRESCRIBED DRUGS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 123 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
| SEX CRIME AND PORNOGRAPHY OFFENSES | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 03 | 06/05/2003 | ||
| UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ATTY FEES/COSTS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 169 SLA 04 | 07/26/2004 | ||
| CLEANUP OF ILLEGAL DRUG SITES | REPRESENTATIVE HOLM |
CHAPTER 142 SLA 03 | 07/16/2003 | ||
| LIMITATIONS ON COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC MAIL | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 03 | 05/01/2003 | ||
| CLOSING CERTAIN LAND TO MINERAL ENTRY | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 03 | 04/16/2003 | ||
| CARBON SEQUESTRATION | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
CHAPTER 152 SLA 04 | 07/03/2004 | ||
| INCREASE EDUCATION FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 04 | 06/15/2004 | ||
| JACK COGHILL BRIDGE TO THE INTERIOR | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 04 | 03/15/2004 | ||
| UNLAWFUL EXPLOITATION OF MINOR/CHILD PORN | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 131 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
| ANATOMICAL GIFTS REGISTRY/AWARENESS FUND | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 04 | 06/16/2004 | ||
| TRADE PRACTICES: FREE TRIAL/OPT-OUT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 04 | 06/14/2004 | ||
| NOTICE TO CRIME VICTIMS | REPRESENTATIVES STOLTZE, DAHLSTROM, SAMUELS, MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 04 | 04/21/2004 | ||
| CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION FOR ARSON | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 04 | 05/13/2004 | ||
| AWARDING CHILD CUSTODY | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 111 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
| DEFENSE CONTACTS WITH VICTIMS & WITNESSES | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 04 | 04/21/2004 | ||
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 04 | 04/21/2004 | ||
| TEACHERS AND NURSES HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(S) FIN | 05/08/2004 | ||
| INHALANTS AND POISONS AWARENESS WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 03/27/2003 | ||
| NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR GAMES | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 07/15/2003 | ||
| PATRIOT ACT AND DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 07/15/2003 | ||
| US COAST GUARD ROTC/JROTC PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 07/15/2003 | ||
| TAMPERING WITH PUBLIC RECORDS | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 141 SLA 03 | 07/10/2003 | ||
| CLEANUP OF ILLEGAL DRUG SITES | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) JUD | 02/12/2003 | ||
| INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION BY CREDIT RATING | SENATORS ELTON, COWDERY |
CHAPTER 150 SLA 03 | 08/06/2003 | ||
| GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PRIVATE GROUPS | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) STA | 01/21/2003 | ||
| CRIME VICTIMS' COMP.:SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) JUD | 04/11/2003 | ||
| SPECIAL ABSENTEE BALLOTS | SENATOR LINCOLN |
(S) JUD | 03/20/2003 | ||
| GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PRIVATE GROUPS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) STA | 01/21/2003 | ||
| POLITICAL PARTY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) STA | 01/21/2003 | ||
| ELECTRONIC MAIL | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) L&C | 01/21/2003 | ||
| EXTEND BOARD OF NURSING | SENATOR WAGONER |
(S) FIN | 02/26/2003 | ||
| SPECIAL ELECTION FOR U.S. SENATE VACANCY | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) STA | 01/31/2003 | ||
| APPROP: ARCTIC WINTER GAMES TEAM ALASKA | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) CRA | 02/05/2003 | ||
| CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES/PERSONNEL | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 160 SLA 04 | 07/22/2004 | ||
| MINING:INFRASTRUCTURE FUND/WATER STANDARD | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) RES | 02/12/2003 | ||
| EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION | SENATOR STEVENS B |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 03 | 05/05/2003 | ||
| INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) STA | 03/07/2003 | ||
| MINTO FLATS GAME REFUGE & TOWNSITE | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 168 SLA 04 | 07/26/2004 | ||
| STATE VETERANS' HOME | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) CRA | 03/10/2003 | ||
| APPROP: STATE VETERANS' HOME | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) CRA | 03/10/2003 | ||
| VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) STA | 03/10/2003 | ||
| COMMEMORATIVE VETERANS LICENSE PLATE | SENATOR GUESS |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
| GENETIC PRIVACY | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 176 SLA 04 | 07/26/2004 | ||
| MINORS DRIVING AFTER CONSUMING ALCOHOL | SENATOR COWDERY |
CHAPTER 128 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
| AVALANCHE AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 04 | 03/22/2004 | ||
| ROLLERBLADES,ROLLER SKATES, ROLLER SKIS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 04 | 06/17/2004 | ||
| MIDWIFERY BIRTH CENTER LICENSING | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
| AVALANCHE AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 04/24/2003 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2003 | SENATOR STEVENS B |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 04/24/2003 | ||
| GOVERNOR'S CHILDREN'S CABINET | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) STA | 04/22/2003 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | SENATOR WAGONER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/27/2003 | ||
| SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF MILITARY | SENATOR BUNDE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 04/24/2003 | ||
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESOLUTION | SENATOR GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 08/25/2003 | ||
| NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR GAMES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) CRA | 03/10/2003 | ||
| SUPPORTING HALIBUT BYCATCH PROJECT | SENATOR STEVENS G |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 05/08/2003 | ||
| AMEND & FUND NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 04/07/2004 | ||
| COMMEMORATING SEN. FRANK FERGUSON& OTHERS | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 4 | 06/23/2004 |
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)