HOUSE
BETH KERTTULA
21st-28th Legislature (1999 -2014)
House Minority Whip
District: 3
Party: Democrat
1999-2006 Representative
2007-2008 Representative Minority Leader
2009-2012 Representative House Minority Leader
2013-2014 Representative Resigned January 24, 2014
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Beth's family has a long
history in Alaska starting in 1918, when her grandfather
Oscar spent the winter in Nome. In 1935 he returned with his
young family to the Matanuska Valley to farm. Beth's
father Jay has the honor of being the state's longest-
serving legislator and the only legislator to have served
as both House Speaker and Senate President. Her mother
Joyce was an English teacher and full-time volunteer as
Jay's office manager.
After growing up as a legislator's child in Juneau and
Palmer, Beth earned her BA from Stanford University and her
JD from the University of Santa Clara. She worked as an
attorney in both private and public practice before running
for office.
Beth has been elected seven times to the Alaska House of
Representatives from District 3 in Juneau. During her
public service she has been a strong voice for Alaskans
retaining control over their resource wealth and responsible
development and has been instrumental in oil and gas
decisions. Beth has also been a leader to restore civility,
ethics and non-partisan decision-making to the legislature.
She was the original sponsor of Alaska's world-renowned
cruise ship pollution legislation.
A trusted and respected leader, Beth served on the House
Finance Committee, was Minority Whip for 3 years, and is
currently the House Minority Leader - the highest rank for
a minority member in the House.
Beth's husband Jim Powell was Deputy Mayor of Juneau.
He works at the Department of Environmental Conservation and
is a PhD student at the University of Alaska.
Beth is a member of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, Camp
2, the Fil-Am and the Filipino Communities of Juneau, and
the Alaska Bar Association. Beth owns a very small jewelry
making business and enjoys reading, watching movies and just
being outside with Jim.
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Beth resigned on January 24, 2014.
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 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: LONGEVITY BONUS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GUTTENBERG, KAPSNER, BERKOWITZ, CRAWFORD, KERTTULA |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2005 | ||
GENETICALLY MODIFIED FISH | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) FSH | 01/19/2005 | ||
TEACHERS AND NURSES HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) HES | 02/04/2005 | ||
ALLOWABLE ABSENCES AND PFDS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/09/2005 | ||
FELONS' RIGHT TO VOTE | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 03/04/2005 | ||
COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/14/2005 | ||
TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(S) FIN | 02/01/2006 | ||
STATE EMPLOYEE DEPENDENTS DAYCARE CENTERS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/18/2005 | ||
BIRTH CERT: FOREIGN-BORN ADOPTED CHILD | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) HES | 02/18/2005 | ||
PUPIL\TEACHER RATIO IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) EDU | 03/04/2005 | ||
NO DISCRIMINATION AGAINST ACUPUNCTURISTS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 01/30/2006 | ||
GAMBLE-SPERL UAS JOINT USE FACILITY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
MARINE PARKS ADDITIONS/HUNTING ALLOWED | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) RES | 04/28/2005 | ||
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) EDU | 01/20/2006 | ||
MARRIAGE BROKERS AND ADVERTISERS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) JUD | 03/03/2006 | ||
INDECENT VIEWING OR PHOTOGRAPHY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) JUD | 02/13/2006 | ||
PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/13/2006 | ||
LABELING OF FISH /SHELLFISH PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 05/19/2005 | ||
SUPPORTING VETERANS HOME OWNERSHIP ACT | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 53 | 08/30/2006 | ||
PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) TRA | 01/11/2006 | ||
THOMAS PAINE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 01/30/2006 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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POLITICAL ACTIVITY BY CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE | REPRESENTATIVES CRAWFORD, GUTTENBERG |
(H) STA | 01/10/2005 | ||
FISH & GAME PEACE OFFICER RETIREMENT | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) STA | 01/10/2005 | ||
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVES CRAWFORD, GUTTENBERG |
(H) RLS | 04/25/2005 | ||
HYDROGEN ENERGY RESEARCH PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) FIN | 04/19/2005 | ||
GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY HEALTH INSURANCE | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) L&C | 01/10/2005 | ||
PESTICIDE & BROADCAST CHEMICALS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
MUNI PROP TAX EXEMPTION FOR POLICE HOMES | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, GRUENBERG |
(S) CRA | 04/19/2005 | ||
WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
(S) FIN | 05/05/2006 | ||
RETIRED PEACE OFFICER'S MEDICAL BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
(H) STA | 01/10/2005 | ||
JOSEPH C WILLIAMS, SR., COASTAL TRAIL | REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 05 | 04/20/2005 | ||
LIABILITY FOR ABUSE OF VULNERABLE ADULTS | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) JUD | 01/10/2005 | ||
OIL SEVERANCE TAX | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) O&G | 02/03/2006 | ||
PRESCRIBED MEDICATION FOR STUDENTS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 05 | 07/14/2005 | ||
OMBUDSMAN HOTLINE | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
(H) JUD | 04/25/2005 | ||
SEX TOURISM | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(S) FIN | 02/01/2006 | ||
SCREENING NEWBORN FOR HEARING/AUDIOLOGIST | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR BIRTHING CENTERS | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) FIN | 04/04/2005 | ||
NATIONAL GUARD INSURANCE & OTHER RELIEF | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(S) FIN | 04/29/2006 | ||
PFD:PEACE CORPS/OLYMPIAN/SANCTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
(S) FIN | 04/28/2005 | ||
SCHOOLS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
(S) HES | 04/06/2005 | ||
TUITION WAIVERS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
(H) EDU | 02/14/2005 | ||
FOUNDATION FORMULA INFLATION ADJUSTMENT | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDU | 02/16/2005 | ||
CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
(S) FIN | 02/08/2006 | ||
REQUIRED ID FOR PURCHASING ALCOHOL | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(S) RLS | 05/08/2006 | ||
APPROP: SR CIT/DISABLED VET TAX EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2005 | ||
ONLINE ENTICEMENT OF MINOR | REPRESENTATIVE SALMON |
(H) JUD | 03/07/2005 | ||
BAN ONLINE DIST. OF PORNOGRAPHY TO MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE SALMON |
(H) JUD | 03/07/2005 | ||
STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY & FUND | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(S) FIN | 02/21/2006 | ||
ANATOMICAL GIFTS & REGISTRY | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
STRANGULATION & SUFFOCATION CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 05 | 05/17/2005 | ||
MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT RIGHTS:STAFF GENDER | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FIN | 04/04/2005 | ||
PERSONAL INFORMATION BREACH | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FIN | 02/13/2006 | ||
LOANS FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING TENDERS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 05 | 07/27/2005 | ||
PREVENTING HARASSMENT IN SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE SALMON |
(H) JUD | 04/28/2005 | ||
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND & TAXES | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) FIN | 02/15/2006 | ||
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE KOHRING |
(H) STA | 04/21/2006 | ||
CALLER ID HACKERS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(S) FIN | 04/25/2006 | ||
UNIFIED PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) O&G | 05/08/2005 | ||
SAFE SURRENDER OF BABIES | REPRESENTATIVES LEDOUX, GRUENBERG |
(S) RLS | 05/03/2006 | ||
POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/28/2006 | ||
BAN MIXING ZONES IN SPAWNING AREAS | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, OLSON, GATTO, LEDOUX |
(H) RES | 01/30/2006 | ||
UNDERAGE MILITARY ON LICENSED PREMISES | REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS |
(H) RLS | 02/15/2006 | ||
PARENTS& SCHOOLS/ OIL CORP TAXES | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDU | 01/27/2006 | ||
PRESCHOOL STANDARDS/FUNDING BY OIL TAX | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDU | 01/09/2006 | ||
ENERGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) FIN | 02/08/2006 | ||
TUITION GRANTS FUNDED BY OIL/GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GUTTENBERG |
(H) EDU | 01/09/2006 | ||
HARASSMENT/ASSAULT/STALKING | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 06 | 07/06/2006 | ||
RAISE COMP. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AGE TO 17 | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
(H) EDU | 01/09/2006 | ||
STATUTORY REFERENCES TO DISABILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 06 | 05/09/2006 | ||
TUITION WAIVER FOR NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 03/08/2006 | ||
INSURANCE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 06 | 08/02/2006 | ||
FIRE SEASON DATES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 06 | 05/04/2006 | ||
ALASKA COMMISSION ON HEALTH CARE | REPRESENTATIVE BERKOWITZ |
(H) FIN | 04/28/2006 | ||
ELDER FRAUD AND ASSISTANCE/ OPA | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
TEACHER BONUS/OIL CORP TAXES | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDU | 01/30/2006 | ||
TUITION WAIVERS:MILITARY/POLICE/FIRE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) FIN | 03/24/2006 | ||
BURNING CAPABILITY OF CIGARETTES | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
(H) FIN | 04/12/2006 | ||
BUSINESS LICENSE FEE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) FIN | 03/03/2006 | ||
BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDT | 02/03/2006 | ||
RESTORE DCRA AND DCED | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) FIN | 04/28/2006 | ||
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STAFFING | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(H) MLV | 02/08/2006 | ||
SOCIAL WORKER CASELOADS & WORKLOADS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HES | 02/08/2006 | ||
HUNTER EDUCATION FACILITY | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
(H) RES | 02/13/2006 | ||
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 03/08/2006 | ||
EMPLOYEE HEALTH INS/FAIR SHARE ACCOUNT | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) L&C | 02/24/2006 | ||
ALASKA PRESCRIPTION DRUG TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) HES | 02/13/2006 | ||
RURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITS | REPRESENTATIVE SALMON |
(H) STA | 02/13/2006 | ||
LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURES | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) JUD | 04/14/2006 | ||
WANTON WASTE OF BIG GAME | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) JUD | 04/12/2006 | ||
MARINE SAFETY AND SECURITY | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(H) MLV | 02/13/2006 | ||
NET PRODUCTION TAX ON OIL | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) RES | 02/17/2006 | ||
EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY | REPRESENTATIVE KAPSNER |
(H) HES | 02/13/2006 | ||
PAYMENT DATE FOR BILLS FOR SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) L&C | 02/13/2006 | ||
MUNICIPAL HARBOR FACILITY GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 03/03/2006 | ||
AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING IN PUBLIC BUSINESS | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) L&C | 02/13/2006 | ||
FISHERY ASSOCIATION REIMBURSEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 06 | 07/13/2006 | ||
PERS & TRS: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
PERMANENTLY FILED | 01/09/2006 | ||
OIL AND GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FIN | 07/25/2006 | ||
IN-STATE NATURAL GAS NEEDS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 05/17/2005 | ||
RENEWABLE ENERGY ALASKA PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) RLS | 03/15/2005 | ||
AGRICULTURE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 17 | 05/27/2005 | ||
PARENTS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 05/27/2005 | ||
PEBBLE COPPER DEPOSIT MANAGEMENT PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
(H) RES | 02/01/2006 | ||
AK CLIMATE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 07/07/2006 | ||
HEALTH INFORMATION & REFERRAL SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) HES | 02/13/2006 | ||
HOME HEALTH AIDES FOR SENIORS | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) HES | 02/13/2006 | ||
EXXON VALDEZ JUDGMENT: CONGRESS/REOPENER | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
LEGIS RESOLVE 52 | 08/30/2006 | ||
PROSTATE CANCER DRUGS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 06/03/2005 | ||
COLLECT MORE EXXON VALDEZ SPILL DAMAGES | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(H) RES | 02/22/2006 | ||
PUBLIC HEALTH COMPACT | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) HES | 02/06/2006 | ||
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 54 | 08/30/2006 | ||
SUPPORTING IN-STATE MED. CARE FOR VETS | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
(H) HES | 03/03/2006 | ||
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 | ||
GENETICALLY MODIFIED FISH/FISH PRODUCTS | SENATORS ELTON, STEVENS G |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 05 | 05/19/2005 | ||
PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 06 | 05/18/2006 | ||
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 | ||
ACCESS TO LICENSED CLUB PREMISES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
OLDER ALASKANS' DAY | SENATOR STEVENS G |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 06 | 03/23/2006 |