HOUSE
JOHN COGHILL
21st-31st Legislature (1999 -2020)
House Majority Leader
District: 11
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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FUNDING FOR PUBLIC BOARDING SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 06 | 06/03/2006 | ||
WATER/SEWER/WASTE GRANTS TO UTILITIES | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, COGHILL, ROKEBERG |
(S) FIN | 03/07/2005 | ||
CHILDREN IN NEED OF AID/ADOPTION/GUARDIAN | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 05 | 06/30/2005 | ||
INDECENT EXPOSURE TO MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 05 | 06/30/2005 | ||
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY CHANGES/ COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 06 | 05/27/2006 | ||
WAIVE CONTINUING EDUC. REQ FOR MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 05 | 06/30/2005 | ||
FELONY THEFT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 03/23/2005 | ||
COMMERCIAL FISHING LOAN PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 06 | 08/04/2006 | ||
USE OF FORCE TO PROTECT SELF/HOME | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, GATTO, LYNN |
(H) JUD | 01/09/2006 | ||
REGULATION OF TOURIST ACCOMMODATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 06 | 08/08/2006 | ||
CONFISCATION OF FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 06 | 05/18/2006 | ||
REPEAL UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK LAWS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 102 SLA 06 | 08/04/2006 | ||
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE/INS COOPERATION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 06 | 07/31/2006 | ||
INSURANCE PRODUCT REGULATION COMPACT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 06 | 05/22/2006 | ||
PAYMENT DATE FOR BILLS FOR SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) L&C | 02/13/2006 | ||
ALLOTMENTS FOR NATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/01/2006 | ||
FEDERAL REGULATION OF DENTRISTY | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2006 | ||
CONST. AM: BENEFITS & MARRIAGE | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 02/10/2006 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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JOSEPH C WILLIAMS, SR., COASTAL TRAIL | REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 05 | 04/20/2005 | ||
SEAT BELT ADVERTISING | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(H) STA | 01/24/2005 | ||
PERSONAL INFORMATION BREACH | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FIN | 02/13/2006 | ||
GAMBLE-SPERL UAS JOINT USE FACILITY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
MEDICAL FACILITY CERTIFICATE OF NEED | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) HES | 04/27/2005 | ||
IN-STATE NATURAL GAS NEEDS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 05/17/2005 | ||
LABELING OF FISH /SHELLFISH PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 05/19/2005 | ||
ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 |