HOUSE
JOHN HARRIS
21st-26th Legislature (1999 -2010)
District: 12
Party: Republican
1999-2004 Representative
2005-2008 Representative Speaker of the House
2009-2010 Representative
Date/Place of Birth:
October 15, 1957
Glennallen, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Valdez: 1957 - present
Occupation:
Business Owner
Teamster
Spouse:
Nicole
Children:
John Paul
Education:
Valdez High School, Valdez: Graduated 1975
Lincoln Electric Welding School, Cleveland, Ohio
Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Speaker of the House: 2005 - 2008
Joint Armed Services Committee: 2003 - 2006
Ethics Committee: 2005 - 2006
Fisheries Committee: 2005 - 2008
Legislative Council Committee: 2005 - 2008
Rule Committee: 2005 - 2008
Co-Chair, Finance Committee: 2003 - 2004
Joint Armed Services Committee: 2001 - 2002
Finance Committee: 2001 - 2002
Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee: 2001 - 2002
Finance Subcommittees:
- Health & Social Services: 2001 - 2002
- Court System: 2004 - 2008
- Corrections: 2003
- Governor: 2003 - 2008
- Legislature: 2003 - 2008
- University of Alaska: 2003 - 2008
Other Political and Government Positions:
Valdez City Council: 1990 - 1998
Mayor, City of Valdez: 1992 - 1996
Business and Professional Positions:
Owner, Valdez Industrial Supply
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Chambers of Commerce: Valdez, Delta, Glennallen
Prince William Sound Community College Advisory Board
Board Member, Horizons Unlimited
Board Member, Resource of Alaska
Board Member, United Way
St. Frances Xavier Catholic Church
Special Interests:
Flying, traveling, volunteering
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Legislative Service:
- 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 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADOPTION OF SAFETY CODES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) L&C | 01/24/2003 | ||
MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION : FARM USE LAND | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) CRA | 02/28/2003 | ||
LAND SURVEY STANDARDS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) L&C | 03/04/2003 | ||
PARENTAL RIGHTS; SUPPORT ARREARAGES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) HES | 04/02/2003 | ||
SHALLOW NATURAL GAS/ OIL AND GAS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(S) RES | 05/01/2004 | ||
AIDEA BONDS FOR GAS PUBLIC UTILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS BY REQUEST |
(H) FIN | 03/24/2004 | ||
ELECTRONIC/OPTICAL SCAN VOTING MACHINES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 154 SLA 04 | 07/03/2004 | ||
LONG TERM FISCAL PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) FIN | 04/21/2004 | ||
ALASKA ENERGY POLICY TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 06/05/2003 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
JURY TRIAL FOR ENDING PARENTAL RIGHTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 01/21/2003 | ||
HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTIVES | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 04 | 06/25/2004 | ||
SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
(S) FIN | 05/02/2003 | ||
EXPAND DNA DATABASE | REPRESENTATIVES ANDERSON, HAWKER |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 03 | 06/13/2003 | ||
REGULATION OF SHALLOW NATURAL GAS | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 03 | 06/06/2003 | ||
ALASKA HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(S) HES | 05/10/2004 | ||
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 | ||
UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES; ANTITRUST | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
(H) JUD | 04/08/2003 | ||
INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 101 SLA 03 | 06/16/2003 | ||
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORG TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
(S) FIN | 05/09/2003 | ||
ORGANIC FOOD | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 03 | 06/11/2003 | ||
MARINE PILOT FOR FOREIGN PLEASURE CRAFT | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 03 | 06/05/2003 | ||
UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE RESEARCH CONTRACTS | REPRESENTATIVE FATE |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 04 | 04/23/2004 | ||
APPROP: NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) FIN | 02/18/2004 | ||
JACK COGHILL BRIDGE TO THE INTERIOR | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 04 | 03/15/2004 | ||
NOTICE TO CRIME VICTIMS | REPRESENTATIVES STOLTZE, DAHLSTROM, SAMUELS, MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 04 | 04/21/2004 | ||
NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT AUTH. CONTRACT | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) O&G | 02/16/2004 | ||
APPROP: REVERSE 2003 CBR SWEEP | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) FIN | 01/28/2004 | ||
TOURISM & RECREATION ASSESSMENT/CAR TAX | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(H) L&C | 03/18/2004 | ||
DIFFERENTIATED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
(H) EDU | 02/16/2004 | ||
G.O. BONDS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
(H) FIN | 02/16/2004 | ||
CSED NAME CHANGE/DRIVER'S LIC.SUSPENSION | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT/ CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 04 | 06/29/2004 | ||
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 | ||
ALASKA WILD SALMON WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE WOLF |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 05/08/2003 | ||
HONORING CONGRESSMAN DON YOUNG | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) STA | 03/19/2003 | ||
SUPPORTING U.S. ARMED FORCES | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 04/24/2003 | ||
EXXON VALDEZ DAMAGE CLAIMS | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) RES | 02/16/2004 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | SENATOR WAGONER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/27/2003 | ||
SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF MILITARY | SENATOR BUNDE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 04/24/2003 |
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)