HOUSE
CARL GATTO
23rd-27th Legislature (2003 -2012)
District: 13
Party: Republican
2003-2012 Representative
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Date/Place of Birth:
December 29, 1937
New York, New York
Residency in Alaska:
1968 - present
Occupation:
Paramedic/Fire Officer, Anchorage Fire Department
Family:
Wife - Cathy (school nurse)
Children - Kip, Antonia, Samantha, Gabriel
Education:
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- M.S. Biology
Brooklyn Polytech, Brooklyn, New York
- B.A. Mechanical Engineering
University of California, San Jose, CA
- B.A. Physical Science
- B.A. Biology
- Teacher Certification: High School and Special Education
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
- A.A. Paramedicine
- Fire Instructor I, II, III
Brooklyn Tech High School, Brooklyn, New York
Military:
General Electric Company Development of Military Jet Engines
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Chair, Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2009 - present
Chair, Special Committee on Education: 2003 - 2004
Co-Chair, Resources Committee: 2007 - 2008
Co-Chair, Transportation Committee: 2005 - 2006
Vice-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2003 - 2004
Vice-Chair, Labor & Commerce Committee: 2004
Vice-Chair: State Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Education & Early Development Committee: 2003 - 2006
Ethics Committee: 2007 - present
Health, Education & Social Services: 2005 - 2006
Judiciary Committee: 2009 - present
Legislative Council Committee: 2005 - 2006
Labor & Commerce Committee: 2003, 2007 - 2008
Regulatory Review Committee: 2009 - present
Resources Committee: 2003 - 2006
State Affairs Committee: 2009 - present
Finance Subcommittees:
- Education & Early Development: 2003 - 2006
- Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2003 - 2006
- Public Safety: 2003 - 2004
- Revenue: 2005 - 2006
Chair, Mat-Su Valley Caucus
Other Political and Government Positions:
National:
NCSL Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
NCSL Committee on Education
NCSL Committee on Legislative Effectiveness
ECS - Education Commission of the States
CSG, Energy & Environment Committee
State Agriculture & Rural Leaders (SARL) Board
Energy Council
State/Local:
Commander, Civil Air Patrol
Commissioner, Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education
Council on Education of Military Children
Vice-President Matanuska-Susitna School Board
Valley Hospital Board of Trustees
Matanuska-Susitna Parks & Recreation Board
Road Service Area Supervisor
Business and Professional Positions:
Former Military Jet Engineer
Irrigation Engineer
Former High School Science Teacher
Paramedic/Firefighter
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Race Director for various walks and runs
Valley Hospital Association
Basketball Coach
Soccer Assistant Coach
Cross-Country Team Photographer
Church Outreach Counselor, Yukon River Trips, International Trips for teens
Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Other Information:
Conservative Patriots Group
Sportsman’s Caucus
Patrick Henry Caucus
Heartland Institute
Awards
- Defender of Democracy 2004
- Frontiersman's Most Trusted Elected Official 2006
- Ag Legislator of the Year 2007
Special Interests:
Family, Triathlons, Hunting, Fishing, School Sports, Private Pilot/Flying, Charity Walks/Races
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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INCREASE AMT OF BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 6 FSSLA 05 | 07/22/2005 | ||
TAX ON COMMERCIAL VESSEL PASSENGERS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) CRA | 01/10/2005 | ||
ADOPTION RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) HES | 01/10/2005 | ||
SCHOOL FUNDING & SCHOOL BOND REIMBURSEMNT | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
CINA; ADOPTION; FOSTER CARE | REPRESENTATIVES ROKEBERG, GATTO |
(H) HES | 01/10/2005 | ||
COMMERCIAL PASSENGER OPERATOR VESSEL TAX | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, GATTO |
(H) CRA | 01/10/2005 | ||
EXPENDITURE FOR CAPITOL CONSTRUCTION | REPRESENTATIVES STOLTZE, GATTO |
(H) STA | 01/10/2005 | ||
OFFENSES AGAINST UNBORN CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GATTO, WILSON |
(H) JUD | 04/07/2005 | ||
CINA FOR VERY YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) HES | 04/04/2005 | ||
USE OF FORCE TO PROTECT SELF/HOME | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, GATTO, LYNN |
(H) JUD | 01/09/2006 | ||
USE OF FORCE TO PROTECT SELF/HOME | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) JUD | 01/09/2006 | ||
BAN MIXING ZONES IN SPAWNING AREAS | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, OLSON, GATTO, LEDOUX |
(H) RES | 01/30/2006 | ||
MINORS: MEDICAL CONSENT,INCL BONE MARROW | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) HES | 01/11/2006 | ||
APPROP: PALMER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) FIN | 03/24/2006 | ||
AGRICULTURE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 17 | 05/27/2005 | ||
FEDERAL MARINE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ACT | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) FIN | 03/22/2006 | ||
PROSTATE CANCER DRUGS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 06/03/2005 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
(S) FIN | 05/05/2006 | ||
ASSAULT ON SCHOOL GROUNDS, EVENTS, BUSES | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 06 | 07/06/2006 | ||
JOSEPH C WILLIAMS, SR., COASTAL TRAIL | REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 05 | 04/20/2005 | ||
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES:METH & MARIJUANA | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 06 | 06/02/2006 | ||
REQUIRED ID FOR PURCHASING ALCOHOL | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(S) RLS | 05/08/2006 | ||
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TESTING | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 05 | 06/24/2005 | ||
GAMBLE-SPERL UAS JOINT USE FACILITY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
CALLER ID HACKERS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(S) FIN | 04/25/2006 | ||
LIMITATION ON EMINENT DOMAIN | REPRESENTATIVES MCGUIRE, HOLM, HAWKER |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 06 | 07/05/2006 | ||
AGGRAVATED DRUNK DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) FIN | 02/10/2006 | ||
USE OF LEWD MATERIAL AS HARASSMENT | REPRESENTATIVES MEYER, LYNN |
CHAPTER 112 SLA 06 | 08/10/2006 | ||
RECREATIONAL LAND USE LIABILITY/ADV. POSS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(S) RES | 04/12/2006 | ||
IN-STATE NATURAL GAS NEEDS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 05/17/2005 | ||
NO MILK TAX | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(S) RLS | 01/13/2006 | ||
LABELING OF FISH /SHELLFISH PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 05/19/2005 | ||
OFFENSES AGAINST UNBORN CHILDREN | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 06 | 06/16/2006 | ||
ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
TAX ON RESIDENTS/EMPLOYEES IN REAA;GRANTS | SENATOR BUNDE |
(H) CRA | 03/13/2006 | ||
SEX OFFENDERS/SENTENCING/ABUSE REPORTS | SENATOR BUNDE |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 06 | 04/27/2006 | ||
OLDER ALASKANS' DAY | SENATOR STEVENS G |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 06 | 03/23/2006 |