SENATE
KIM ELTON
19th-26th Legislature (1995 -2010)
Senator Kim Elton
District: B
Party: Democrat
District: B
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1995-1998 Representative
1999-2008 Senator
2009-2010 Senator Resigned 3/2/09, 5:00 pm
1995-1998 Representative
1999-2008 Senator
2009-2010 Senator Resigned 3/2/09, 5:00 pm
Date and Place of Birth:
April 9, 1948
Havre, Montana
Occupation:
Writer and Contractor
Spouse:
Marylou
Residency in Alaska:
1961-present
Education:
High School - Juneau Douglas High School 1962-66
College/University - St. Olaf College, 1966-68; University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1972-74
Military Service:
U.S. Army, 1969-71, Vietnam service, Honorable Discharge
Political and Government Positions:
State Senate 1999-Present;
House of Representatives, 1995-98;
Member, Labor & Commerce Committee, Special Committee on Fisheries, Community & Regional Affairs Committee;
Executive Director, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute;
Juneau Borough Assembly Member, 1989-1994;
Assistant State Ombudsman;
Staff, Legislative Ethics Committee;
Director of Policy for Lieutenant Governor Terry Miller;
Member, State Board of Education's Task Force on School Funding
Business and Professional Positions:
Editor, Juneau Empire, 1976-78;
Newspaper Reporter/Editor for Anchorage Times and Fairbanks Daily News-Miner;
Commercial Fishing (troller);
Member, Alaska State Salary Commission
Special Interests:
Hiking, black & white photography, fishing, golf
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIONAL BLANKET PRIMARY | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) STA | 01/11/2005 | ||
| AUTO DEALERS DISCLOSURE DATA RECORDER | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) TRA | 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 | ||
| PERS\TRS REHIRES | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) HES | 03/08/2005 | ||
| TRANSPORTATION OF DEAD BODIES | SENATORS ELTON, DYSON |
(S) HES | 01/11/2005 | ||
| MODIFICATION OF OIL SEVERANCE TAX | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) RES | 01/11/2005 | ||
| BALLOT PROPOSITIONS AND TITLES | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) STA | 01/11/2005 | ||
| FOUNDATION FORMULA INFLATION ADJUSTMENT | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) HES | 02/18/2005 | ||
| GAMBLE-SPERL UAS JOINT USE FACILITY | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) STA | 04/15/2005 | ||
| MARINE PARKS ADDITIONS/HUNTING ALLOWED | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) RES | 04/28/2005 | ||
| SCHOOL NUTRITION SUPPORT GRANTS | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) HES | 02/03/2006 | ||
| JURY DEFERRAL FOR BREAST-FEEDING WOMEN | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) HES | 01/09/2006 | ||
| MUNICIPAL ENDOWMENT PROGRAM | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) CRA | 01/09/2006 | ||
| APPROPRIATIONS; MUNICIPAL ENDOWMENT FUND | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) CRA | 01/09/2006 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) HES | 02/13/2006 | ||
| PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'/TEACHERS' RETIREMENT | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) FIN | 04/26/2006 | ||
| TELE. SOLICITATION; HUNTING/FISHING LIC. | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) L&C | 02/14/2006 | ||
| LABELING OF FISH PRODUCTS | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) RES | 01/14/2005 |
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 | ||
| CONTRACTORS & HOME INSPECTORS | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 06 | 03/23/2006 | ||
| 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 | ||
| LIABILITY FOR ALCOHOL LAW VIOLATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 05 | 07/14/2005 | ||
| SAFETY FOR HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 05 | 07/14/2005 | ||
| NATIONAL GUARD INSURANCE & OTHER RELIEF | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(S) FIN | 04/29/2006 | ||
| DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE SENTENCING | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 05 | 07/13/2005 | ||
| TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(S) FIN | 02/01/2006 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| NURSE EDUC LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) HES | 01/11/2005 | ||
| 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 | ||
| REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIREES | SENATOR STEVENS G |
(H) STA | 05/07/2005 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| EXEC. BRANCH ETHICS: FINANCIAL INTERESTS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) JUD | 04/28/2005 | ||
| 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 | ||
| PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) JUD | 04/22/2005 | ||
| ACCESS TO LICENSED CLUB PREMISES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| SEX OFFENDERS/SENTENCING/ABUSE REPORTS | SENATOR BUNDE |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 06 | 04/27/2006 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURES | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) JUD | 05/03/2006 | ||
| LIFE INSURANCE FOR NATIONAL GUARD | SENATOR HUGGINS |
(S) FIN | 02/27/2006 | ||
| MUNICIPAL HARBOR FACILITY GRANTS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 06 | 06/14/2006 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SUPPORTING KENSINGTON GOLD MINE | SENATOR STEVENS B |
(S) RES | 04/20/2005 | ||
| 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 |