SENATE
JOHNNY ELLIS
15th-29th Legislature (1987 -2016)
Senate Minority Leader
District: L
Party: Democrat
1987-1992 Representative
1993-2004 Senator
2005-2006 Senator Senate Minority Leader
2007-2010 Senator Senate Majority Leader
2011-2012 Senator
2013-2014 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2013)
2015-2016 Senator
:
Date
and Place of Birth:
March 13, 1960
Springfield, MO
Occupation:
Former Business Owner, Alaska Natural
(Wholesale Alaska Gift Items), Macuir Company
Commissioner:
Western Interstate Commission for
Higher Education (WICHE)
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage, 1975-present
Education:
High School - Bartlett, 1975-79
College - University of
Alaska Anchorage, 1978-79; Claremont McKenna College,
1979-82, B.A. (honors)
Political and Government Positions:
Senate Rules
Chair, Present
Commissioner, Western Interstate Commission on Higher
Education, present Childrens
Caucus, 1987-present American Council for Young Political
Leaders, present Co-Chair, 2007-2010 Senate Majority Leader,
1998 member of Mental Health
Parity Task Force,
Health Resources & Access Task Force, 1991-92 Co-Chair,
Family Support Task
Force, 1989-90 Co-Chair, Adolescent Pregnancy and
Parenting Task Force, 1990
Chair, House Rules Committee, 1990-92 Chair, House Health,
Education & Social
Services Committee, 1988-90 Co-Chair/Founder, Tourism
Working Group, 1987-89
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
Board of Directors,
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center; Board of Directors,
Blacks in Alaska History Project, Inc.; Board
Member, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska; Board
Member, Food Bank of
Anchorage Advisory Board; Fairview Community Council;
Board Member, Anchorage
Economic Development Corporation; Member, Anchorage
Waterways Council; Member, Alaska Women’s Lobby; Business
and
Professional Women/USA; Member, We the People Committee;
Member, Key Campaign to advocate for people with
disabilities
Other:
1st Annual Senator Johnny Ellis Community Service
Award, 2000,
Alaska Community Service Commission, Alaska Business and
Professional Women
Appreciation Award, 2000 ACLU Legislator of the Year
Award, 1996 Alaska Public
Health Association Award for Community Service, 1996
Advocate for Alaska’s Children
Award, 1998 Excellence Award, Anchorage Association for
Education of Young Children,
1995 Primary Health Care Award Winner; Outstanding
Representative, Standing
Together Against Rape Golden Key Award, Key Campaign for
Developmental Disabilities
Recipient, Mayor’s Award for Historical Preservation
Special
Interests:
Travel, reading, politics and history
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CPR/FIRST AID REQUIRED FOR HS GRADUATION | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 01/11/2005 | ||
APPROP: DOWLING ROAD EXTENSION | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) TRA | 02/02/2005 | ||
APPROP: UNIV. INTEGRATED SCIENCE COMPLEX | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 02/03/2006 | ||
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 02/09/2006 | ||
INFORMATION SECURITY | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) L&C | 03/21/2005 | ||
LOCAL TAX RELIEF & MUNI. ASSISTANCE FUND | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) CRA | 04/28/2005 | ||
MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE/LOCAL TAX RELIEF | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) CRA | 01/30/2006 | ||
POSTSECONDARY TUITION FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 02/13/2006 | ||
SEPTEMBER AS EDUCATION SAVINGS MONTH | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) RLS | 05/04/2006 | ||
SUPPORTING IN-STATE MED. CARE FOR VETS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 02/13/2006 |
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 | ||
PESTICIDE & BROADCAST CHEMICALS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
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 | ||
UNIV. OF ALASKA & CORPORATE STOCK | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 06 | 05/01/2006 | ||
SCREENING NEWBORN FOR HEARING/AUDIOLOGIST | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
ACCESS DEVICE & I.D. DOCUMENT CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 05 | 07/13/2005 | ||
DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE SENTENCING | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 05 | 07/13/2005 | ||
WAIVE CONTINUING EDUC. REQ FOR MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 05 | 06/30/2005 | ||
POSTSECONDARY STUDENT IMMUNIZATION | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 05 | 05/17/2005 | ||
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 | ||
GAMBLE-SPERL UAS JOINT USE FACILITY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
STATUTORY REFERENCES TO DISABILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 06 | 05/09/2006 | ||
INSURANCE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 06 | 08/02/2006 | ||
ELDER FRAUD AND ASSISTANCE/ OPA | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
THERAPEUTIC COURT FOR DUI/SENTENCING | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 06 | 06/08/2006 | ||
SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2005 | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/14/2005 | ||
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 | ||
AK CLIMATE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 07/07/2006 | ||
LABELING OF FISH /SHELLFISH PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 05/19/2005 | ||
SUPPORTING ALASKA ARMY NATL. GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 05/19/2005 | ||
EXXON VALDEZ JUDGMENT: CONGRESS/REOPENER | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
LEGIS RESOLVE 52 | 08/30/2006 | ||
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 | ||
REQUIRE CPR FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION | SENATOR COWDERY |
(S) HES | 01/11/2005 | ||
NURSE EDUC LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) HES | 01/11/2005 | ||
PARENTAL LIABILITY FOR CHILD'S DAMAGE | SENATORS GUESS, DYSON |
(S) FIN | 02/14/2006 | ||
HUMAN TRAFFICKING/SEXTOURISM/PROCUREMENTS | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 06 | 06/16/2006 | ||
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR BIRTHING CENTERS | SENATORS DAVIS, DYSON |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 05 | 07/14/2005 | ||
FORWARD FUNDING FOR EDUCATION | SENATOR DAVIS |
(S) HES | 01/11/2005 | ||
GENETICALLY MODIFIED FISH/FISH PRODUCTS | SENATORS ELTON, STEVENS G |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 05 | 05/19/2005 | ||
POSTSECONDARY STUDENT IMMUNIZATION | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) HES | 01/11/2005 | ||
FOUNDATION FORMULA INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS | SENATORS DAVIS, GUESS |
(S) FIN | 01/11/2005 | ||
BALLOT PROPOSITIONS AND TITLES | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) STA | 01/11/2005 | ||
PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 06 | 05/18/2006 | ||
EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR STEVENS B |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 05 | 04/09/2005 | ||
USE SEAT BELT ROAD SIGNS | SENATOR STEVENS B |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
SCREENING NEWBORNS FOR HEARING ABILITY | SENATOR DAVIS |
(S) HES | 01/21/2005 | ||
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 | ||
SALE OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND PRECURSORS | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) JUD | 02/14/2005 | ||
FOUNDATION FORMULA INFLATION ADJUSTMENT | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) HES | 02/18/2005 | ||
RECORDED STATEMENTS OF CHILD VICTIMS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 04/04/2005 | ||
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 | ||
PILOT PROJECT: SEX OFFENSE VICTIMS RIGHTS | SENATOR BUNDE |
CHAPTER 74 SLA 06 | 06/16/2006 | ||
COMPUTERS & INTERNET | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 05 | 08/30/2005 | ||
DEFERRAL OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES | SENATOR BUNDE |
(S) FIN | 03/13/2006 | ||
ACCESS TO LICENSED CLUB PREMISES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION | SENATORS THERRIAULT, GUESS |
(S) FIN | 03/15/2006 | ||
OLDER ALASKANS' DAY | SENATOR STEVENS G |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 06 | 03/23/2006 | ||
NO DISCRIMINATION AGAINST ACUPUNCTURIST | SENATOR WAGONER |
(S) HES | 02/15/2006 | ||
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) HES | 02/13/2006 | ||
LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURES | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) JUD | 05/03/2006 | ||
NET PRODUCTION TAX ON OIL | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) RES | 02/17/2006 | ||
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YEAR 2005 | SENATOR STEVENS G |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 05/17/2005 | ||
REAUTHORIZE METHANE HYDRATE RESEARCH ACT | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 05/19/2005 | ||
URGE CONGRESS HONOR EXXON VALDEZ JUDGMENT | SENATOR STEVENS G |
(S) RES | 02/18/2005 | ||
COLLECT MORE EXXON VALDEZ SPILL DAMAGES | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) JUD | 04/27/2006 | ||
USPS AIR SHIPMENT OF BYPASS MAIL | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 05/27/2005 |