HOUSE
CARL GATTO
23rd-27th Legislature (2003 -2012)
District: 13
Party: Republican
2003-2012 Representative
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Date/Place of Birth:
December 29, 1937
New York, New York
Residency in Alaska:
1968 - present
Occupation:
Paramedic/Fire Officer, Anchorage Fire Department
Family:
Wife - Cathy (school nurse)
Children - Kip, Antonia, Samantha, Gabriel
Education:
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- M.S. Biology
Brooklyn Polytech, Brooklyn, New York
- B.A. Mechanical Engineering
University of California, San Jose, CA
- B.A. Physical Science
- B.A. Biology
- Teacher Certification: High School and Special Education
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
- A.A. Paramedicine
- Fire Instructor I, II, III
Brooklyn Tech High School, Brooklyn, New York
Military:
General Electric Company Development of Military Jet Engines
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Chair, Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2009 - present
Chair, Special Committee on Education: 2003 - 2004
Co-Chair, Resources Committee: 2007 - 2008
Co-Chair, Transportation Committee: 2005 - 2006
Vice-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2003 - 2004
Vice-Chair, Labor & Commerce Committee: 2004
Vice-Chair: State Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Education & Early Development Committee: 2003 - 2006
Ethics Committee: 2007 - present
Health, Education & Social Services: 2005 - 2006
Judiciary Committee: 2009 - present
Legislative Council Committee: 2005 - 2006
Labor & Commerce Committee: 2003, 2007 - 2008
Regulatory Review Committee: 2009 - present
Resources Committee: 2003 - 2006
State Affairs Committee: 2009 - present
Finance Subcommittees:
- Education & Early Development: 2003 - 2006
- Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2003 - 2006
- Public Safety: 2003 - 2004
- Revenue: 2005 - 2006
Chair, Mat-Su Valley Caucus
Other Political and Government Positions:
National:
NCSL Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
NCSL Committee on Education
NCSL Committee on Legislative Effectiveness
ECS - Education Commission of the States
CSG, Energy & Environment Committee
State Agriculture & Rural Leaders (SARL) Board
Energy Council
State/Local:
Commander, Civil Air Patrol
Commissioner, Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education
Council on Education of Military Children
Vice-President Matanuska-Susitna School Board
Valley Hospital Board of Trustees
Matanuska-Susitna Parks & Recreation Board
Road Service Area Supervisor
Business and Professional Positions:
Former Military Jet Engineer
Irrigation Engineer
Former High School Science Teacher
Paramedic/Firefighter
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Race Director for various walks and runs
Valley Hospital Association
Basketball Coach
Soccer Assistant Coach
Cross-Country Team Photographer
Church Outreach Counselor, Yukon River Trips, International Trips for teens
Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Other Information:
Conservative Patriots Group
Sportsman’s Caucus
Patrick Henry Caucus
Heartland Institute
Awards
- Defender of Democracy 2004
- Frontiersman's Most Trusted Elected Official 2006
- Ag Legislator of the Year 2007
Special Interests:
Family, Triathlons, Hunting, Fishing, School Sports, Private Pilot/Flying, Charity Walks/Races
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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72-HOUR NOTICE OF TEACHER STRIKE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) EDU | 02/26/2003 | ||
TEACHER CERTIFICATION DEADLINE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) HES | 05/05/2003 | ||
TAX ON COMMERCIAL VESSEL PASSENGERS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) EDT | 03/24/2003 | ||
PUPIL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING/DRIVER WAGES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) FIN | 05/01/2003 | ||
DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE/ALCOHOL OFFENSES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 126 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION FOR ARSON | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 04 | 05/13/2004 | ||
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION DEVICES | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 04 | 06/15/2004 | ||
INCREASE FINE FOR SCHOOL ZONE VIOLATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) TRA | 02/09/2004 | ||
LENGTH OF SCHOOL TERM | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) HES | 02/18/2004 | ||
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DESIGNATION/REPORT | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 173 SLA 04 | 07/26/2004 | ||
IMPLEMENT ALASKA HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) EDU | 03/26/2003 | ||
CHARTER SCHOOL TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) EDU | 04/28/2003 | ||
ELIMINATE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFSET | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 42 | 05/04/2004 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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JURY TRIAL FOR ENDING PARENTAL RIGHTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 01/21/2003 | ||
PARENTAL LIABILITY FOR CHILD'S DAMAGE | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 03 | 06/16/2003 | ||
REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVE STEVENS |
(H) RLS | 03/07/2003 | ||
MEDICAID FOR BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER | REPRESENTATIVES KERTTULA, KAPSNER, CISSNA |
(H) FIN | 02/26/2003 | ||
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 | ||
INCREASE EDUCATION FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE STEVENS |
(H) EDU | 01/21/2003 | ||
INCREASE DWI PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) TRA | 01/21/2003 | ||
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 | ||
PARENT LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE BY CHILD | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) JUD | 01/21/2003 | ||
OFFICE OF VICTIMS' RIGHTS: INCLUDE MUNIS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 03 | 04/11/2003 | ||
REGULATION OF SHALLOW NATURAL GAS | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 03 | 06/06/2003 | ||
RETIRED PEACE OFFICER'S MEDICAL BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
(S) FIN | 05/05/2004 | ||
CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
MEDICAID FOR BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(H) FIN | 02/26/2003 | ||
ROADSIDE MEMORIALS | REPRESENTATIVE WHITAKER |
CHAPTER 125 SLA 03 | 06/18/2003 | ||
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EXPANSION | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) FIN | 04/22/2003 | ||
CONCEALED HANDGUNS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
ORGANIC FOOD | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
BACKGROUND CHECK ON FIRE/EMS VOLUNTEERS | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) STA | 04/17/2003 | ||
FISH & GAME PEACE OFFICER RETIREMENT | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) STA | 04/25/2003 | ||
ABORTION: INFORMED CONSENT; INFORMATION | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(H) JUD | 05/17/2003 | ||
JACK COGHILL BRIDGE TO THE INTERIOR | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 04 | 03/15/2004 | ||
ANATOMICAL GIFTS REGISTRY/AWARENESS FUND | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 04 | 06/16/2004 | ||
ANIMAL CLASSICS CHARITABLE GAMING | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 162 SLA 04 | 07/24/2004 | ||
SHALLOW NATURAL GAS/ OIL AND GAS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(S) RES | 05/01/2004 | ||
CORPORATE INCOME TAX ON VESSELS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) EDT | 02/16/2004 | ||
LONG TERM FISCAL PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) FIN | 04/21/2004 | ||
CONGRATULATE GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) STA | 01/21/2003 | ||
EXTEND RAILROAD TO FT. GREELY/DELTA JUNCT | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 05/02/2003 | ||
INHALANTS AND POISONS AWARENESS WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 03/27/2003 | ||
RESTORATION OF RIPARIAN HABITAT | REPRESENTATIVE WOLF |
(S) RES | 05/09/2003 | ||
HONORING CONGRESSMAN DON YOUNG | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) STA | 03/19/2003 | ||
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 43 | 05/07/2004 | ||
CONST AM: APPROPRIATION LIMIT | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
FAILED (S) ON RECON | 05/07/2004 | ||
SUPPORTING U.S. ARMED FORCES | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 04/24/2003 | ||
LABELING OF FISH & FISH PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 38 | 04/01/2004 | ||
REVOKE DRIVER'S LIC. FOR FATAL ACCIDENT | SENATOR OGAN |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 03 | 06/13/2003 | ||
72-HOUR NOTICE OF TEACHER STRIKE | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 130 SLA 03 | 06/28/2003 | ||
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/TEACHERS | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 79 SLA 04 | 06/17/2004 | ||
EXTENDING THE SPECIAL ED SERVICE AGENCY | SENATOR GREEN |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 04 | 05/04/2004 | ||
DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS | SENATOR WAGONER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 08/25/2003 | ||
DIVISION OF 9TH CIRCUIT CT OF APPEALS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 08/25/2003 |