SENATE
GRETCHEN GUESS
22nd-24th Legislature (2001 -2006)
Senator Gretchen Guess
District: J
Party: Democrat
District: J
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2001-2002 Representative
2003-2006 Senator
2001-2002 Representative
2003-2006 Senator
Date/Place of Birth:
9/5/69, Anchorage, Alaska
Occupation:
Senior Economic Analyst
Spouse:
Jeff Tyson
Residency in Alaska:
1969-1986, 1987-present
Education:
Steller Secondary School, 1987, Diploma; Carleton College, 1991, Bachelor of Arts, Economics; University of Rochester, 1996, Masters of Science, Public Policy Analysis, magna cum laude
Political and Government Positions:
Alaska House of Representatives.
Business and Professional Positions:
Senior Economic Analyst, Alaska Communications System; Consultant, RAND Corporation; Member, Systems Research and Applications
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Board Member, Standing Together Against Rape; Board Member, Senior Warden’s Committee, St. Mary’s Church; Member, Armed Services YMCA Advisory Council; Trustee, The Nature Conservancy; Board Member, Assets,Inc.
Special Interests:
Volunteering, sports, cooking, reading, family and friends
Other:
Board Member of the Year, S.T.A.R.; "Alaska's Top Forty Under Forty" Award
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIEN REQUIREMENTS | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) L&C | 01/11/2005 | ||
| SESSION LENGTH; LEGIS. TERMS& COM'TTEES | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) STA | 01/11/2005 | ||
| PARENTAL LIABILITY FOR CHILD'S DAMAGE | SENATORS GUESS, DYSON |
(S) FIN | 02/14/2006 | ||
| FOUNDATION FORMULA INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS | SENATORS DAVIS, GUESS |
(S) FIN | 01/11/2005 | ||
| EDUCATIONAL FUNDING: ADMIN EXPENSES | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) HES | 01/14/2005 | ||
| SALE OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND PRECURSORS | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) JUD | 02/14/2005 | ||
| PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) JUD | 04/22/2005 | ||
| UNIFIED PERMIT APPLICATION | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) RES | 01/09/2006 | ||
| PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION | SENATORS THERRIAULT, GUESS |
(S) FIN | 03/15/2006 | ||
| SEX OFENDERS/CHILD KIDNAPPERS | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) JUD | 01/11/2006 | ||
| COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE & PFD | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) HES | 02/01/2006 | ||
| LEAVE FOR ORGAN & BONE MARROW DONATIONS | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) HES | 02/03/2006 | ||
| GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PRIVATE GROUPS | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) L&C | 02/09/2006 | ||
| BAN SPENDING CURRENT GENERAL FUND REVENUE | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) FIN | 02/09/2006 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP RATES/DISCLOSURE/CLAIMS | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) L&C | 02/14/2006 | ||
| LEG. COMMITTEES:INTERIM CONSIDERATION | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) RLS | 01/11/2005 | ||
| JT. LEG. OVERSIGHT CMTE FOR ALMR PROJECT | SENATOR GUESS |
(S) STA | 02/14/2006 |
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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR BIRTHING CENTERS | SENATORS DAVIS, DYSON |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 05 | 07/14/2005 | ||
| 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 | ||
| PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND FRAUD/ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SEX OFFENDERS/SENTENCING/ABUSE REPORTS | SENATOR BUNDE |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 06 | 04/27/2006 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) HES | 02/13/2006 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURES | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) JUD | 05/03/2006 | ||
| USPS AIR SHIPMENT OF BYPASS MAIL | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 05/27/2005 |