HOUSE
JOHN HARRIS
21st-26th Legislature (1999 -2010)
Speaker of the House
District: 12
Party: Republican
1999-2004 Representative
2005-2008 Representative Speaker of the House
2009-2010 Representative
Date/Place of Birth:
October 15, 1957
Glennallen, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Valdez: 1957 - present
Occupation:
Business Owner
Teamster
Spouse:
Nicole
Children:
John Paul
Education:
Valdez High School, Valdez: Graduated 1975
Lincoln Electric Welding School, Cleveland, Ohio
Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Speaker of the House: 2005 - 2008
Joint Armed Services Committee: 2003 - 2006
Ethics Committee: 2005 - 2006
Fisheries Committee: 2005 - 2008
Legislative Council Committee: 2005 - 2008
Rule Committee: 2005 - 2008
Co-Chair, Finance Committee: 2003 - 2004
Joint Armed Services Committee: 2001 - 2002
Finance Committee: 2001 - 2002
Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee: 2001 - 2002
Finance Subcommittees:
- Health & Social Services: 2001 - 2002
- Court System: 2004 - 2008
- Corrections: 2003
- Governor: 2003 - 2008
- Legislature: 2003 - 2008
- University of Alaska: 2003 - 2008
Other Political and Government Positions:
Valdez City Council: 1990 - 1998
Mayor, City of Valdez: 1992 - 1996
Business and Professional Positions:
Owner, Valdez Industrial Supply
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Chambers of Commerce: Valdez, Delta, Glennallen
Prince William Sound Community College Advisory Board
Board Member, Horizons Unlimited
Board Member, Resource of Alaska
Board Member, United Way
St. Frances Xavier Catholic Church
Special Interests:
Flying, traveling, volunteering
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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APPROP: K-12 EDU OPERATING/DEBT EXPENSES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RLS | 02/28/2005 | ||
WATER/SEWER/WASTE GRANTS TO UTILITIES | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, COGHILL, ROKEBERG |
(S) FIN | 03/07/2005 | ||
CLUB ALCOHOL LICENSE-MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) L&C | 02/14/2005 | ||
FULL & TRUE VALUE OF TAXABLE MUNI PROP. | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 06 | 03/16/2006 | ||
APPROP: STATUTORY BUDGET RESERVE FUND | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) FIN | 04/22/2005 | ||
SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR SB 158 | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
HELD ON SECY'S DESK | 05/10/2005 | ||
AMEND UNIFORM RULES ON BILL TITLE CHANGES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RLS | 05/10/2005 | ||
CONST. AM: BUDGET RESERVE FUND REPEAL | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) FIN | 04/26/2005 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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JOSEPH C WILLIAMS, SR., COASTAL TRAIL | REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 05 | 04/20/2005 | ||
EMPLOYER ASSN FOR WORKERS' COMP INS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
(S) FIN | 05/06/2006 | ||
LONG-RANGE FISCAL PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 03/21/2005 | ||
SEAT BELT ADVERTISING | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(H) STA | 01/24/2005 | ||
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY CHANGES/ COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 06 | 05/27/2006 | ||
YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
(S) FIN | 04/15/2005 | ||
FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 82 SLA 05 | 07/21/2005 | ||
GAMBLE-SPERL UAS JOINT USE FACILITY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
IN-STATE NATURAL GAS NEEDS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 05/17/2005 | ||
REESTABLISH INFO INFRASTRUCTURE TASKFORCE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 | 05/22/2006 | ||
AGRICULTURE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 17 | 05/27/2005 | ||
REGULATION OF CORRESPONDENCE PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(H) HES | 02/08/2006 | ||
PEBBLE COPPER DEPOSIT MANAGEMENT PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
(H) RES | 02/01/2006 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
RETURNED TO (S) RLS | 02/07/2005 | ||
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 | ||
COLLECT MORE EXXON VALDEZ SPILL DAMAGES | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) RES | 02/22/2006 | ||
ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
APPROP: SCHOOLS/UNIV/VIROLOGY LAB/MUSEUM | SENATOR STEVENS B |
RETURNED TO (H) FIN | 05/07/2005 | ||
USE OF FORCE TO PROTECT SELF/HOME/PROP. | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
SEX OFFENDERS/SENTENCING/ABUSE REPORTS | SENATOR BUNDE |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 06 | 04/27/2006 | ||
TRUSTS:LOANS;CLAIMS;POWERS/ IRAS | SENATOR SEEKINS |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 |
Legislative Service:
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)