SENATE
JOHN COWDERY
13th-25th Legislature (1983 -2008)
Senator John Cowdery
District: O
Party: Republican
District: O
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
1983-1984 Representative
1997-2000 Representative
2001-2008 Senator
1983-1984 Representative
1997-2000 Representative
2001-2008 Senator
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
02/11/1930;
Adrian, Missouri
OCCUPATION:
Construction Company Owner, Contractor from Anchorage
SPOUSE:
Juanita
CHILDREN:
Bill, Tom, Pamela
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, Alaska Pioneers
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Family, music, boating, flying, photography
EMPLOYMENT:
Founder, Anchorage Caucus;
Staff, Anchorage Municipality;
Owner/Operator, Construction Company
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 13th (1983-1984)
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 13th (1983-1984)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERSONAL LEAVE ACCRUAL | SENATOR COWDERY |
(S) STA | 01/11/2005 | ||
| REQUIRE CPR FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION | SENATOR COWDERY |
(S) HES | 01/11/2005 | ||
| KUSKOKWIM PORT AUTHORITY | SENATORS COWDERY, HOFFMAN |
(S) TRA | 01/11/2005 | ||
| CARD ROOMS & OPERATIONS | SENATOR COWDERY |
(S) JUD | 04/22/2005 | ||
| NEWSPAPER PROPERTY SALES NOTICES | SENATOR COWDERY |
(S) L&C | 04/14/2005 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER SALES | SENATOR COWDERY |
(S) TRA | 05/07/2005 | ||
| JOINT INSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS | SENATOR COWDERY |
(S) FIN | 05/05/2006 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE SALES | SENATOR COWDERY |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 06 | 06/13/2006 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL FUNDING & SCHOOL BOND REIMBURSEMNT | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
| APPROP: GRANT TO ARCTIC POWER FOR ANWR | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 05 | 05/17/2005 | ||
| JOSEPH C WILLIAMS, SR., COASTAL TRAIL | REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 05 | 04/20/2005 | ||
| INDECENT EXPOSURE TO MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 05 | 06/30/2005 | ||
| WAIVE CONTINUING EDUC. REQ FOR MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 05 | 06/30/2005 | ||
| FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 82 SLA 05 | 07/21/2005 | ||
| PERM. FUND DIVIDEND APPS OF MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 05 | 07/21/2005 | ||
| STRANGULATION & SUFFOCATION CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 05 | 05/17/2005 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL/EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
| INSURANCE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 06 | 08/02/2006 | ||
| IN-STATE NATURAL GAS NEEDS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 05/17/2005 | ||
| NATURAL GAS SPUR LINE CONSTRUCTION | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 02/06/2006 | ||
| SUPPORTING ALASKA ARMY NATL. GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 05/19/2005 | ||
| PROSTATE CANCER DRUGS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 06/03/2005 | ||
| ALLOTMENTS FOR NATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/01/2006 | ||
| FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 54 | 08/30/2006 | ||
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING/SEXTOURISM/PROCUREMENTS | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 06 | 06/16/2006 | ||
| POWERS/DUTIES DOTPF/TRANSPORT.PLAN/ENERGY | SENATOR STEVENS G |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 05 | 06/02/2005 | ||
| PSYCH. EVALUATION/TREATMENT FOR STUDENTS | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 06 | 06/19/2006 | ||
| PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 06 | 05/18/2006 | ||
| USE SEAT BELT ROAD SIGNS | SENATOR STEVENS B |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
| SEAT BELT/CHILD SAFETY DEVICE VIOLATIONS | SENATOR BUNDE |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 06 | 01/31/2006 | ||
| ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
| PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND FRAUD/ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
| ONLINE ENTICEMENT OF MINOR | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 03/24/2005 | ||
| BAN ONLINE DIST. OF PORNOGRAPHY TO MINORS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 03/24/2005 | ||
| COMPUTERS & INTERNET | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 05 | 08/30/2005 | ||
| SPORT FISH FACILITY BONDS/SURCHARGES | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 05 | 08/23/2005 | ||
| APPROP: SCHOOLS/UNIV/VIROLOGY LAB/MUSEUM | SENATOR STEVENS B |
RETURNED TO (H) FIN | 05/07/2005 | ||
| ACCESS TO LICENSED CLUB PREMISES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| BAIL RESTRICTIONS/UNLAWFUL EVASION | SENATORS HUGGINS, GREEN |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 06 | 06/13/2006 | ||
| OLDER ALASKANS' DAY | SENATOR STEVENS G |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 06 | 03/23/2006 | ||
| GOVT. FIREARM DISPOSAL AND INVENTORY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| MUNICIPAL HARBOR FACILITY GRANTS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 06 | 06/14/2006 | ||
| TRUSTS:LOANS;CLAIMS;POWERS/ IRAS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YEAR 2005 | SENATOR STEVENS G |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 05/17/2005 | ||
| REPEAL FEDERAL ESTATE TAX | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(H) STA | 04/21/2005 | ||
| BAN LAWSUITS AGAINST FIREARMS INDUSTRY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(H) JUD | 05/05/2005 | ||
| STATES' RIGHT TO REGULATE HUNTING/FISHING | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 05/19/2005 | ||
| USPS AIR SHIPMENT OF BYPASS MAIL | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 05/27/2005 |