HOUSE
PEGGY WILSON
22nd-28th Legislature (2001 -2014)
District: 2
Party: Republican
2001-2010 Representative
2011-2014 Representative House Majority Whip
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Date/Place of Birth:
September 8, 1945
Anamosa, Iowa
Residency in Alaska:
1993 - present
Wrangell: 1997 - present
Tok: 1993 - 1997
Occupation:
Registered Nurse
Family:
Husband - Woody
Children: Tad, Gina and Chris
Grandchildren: 8
Great Grandchildren: 2
Education:
High School: Manchester, Iowa: 1960 - 1964
Kirkwood Community College: 1969 - 1973
- Associate Degree in Science
- Associate Degree in Registered Nursing
University of Alaska
- EMT Training, Continuing Education
University of Chapel Hill
- Nationally Certified School Nurse
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Health, Education, & Social Services:
member: 2001 - 2008
Vice-Chair: 2001 - 2002
Chair: 2003 - 2008
Special Committee on Education: 2001 - 2006
House Special Committee on Fisheries: 2001 - 2008
Co-Chair: 2001 - 2002
Vice-Chair: 2003 - 2004
Judiciary Committee: 2007
Legislative Council Committee: 2007 - present
Resources Committee: 2007 - present
Vice-Chair: 2011 - present
House Special Committee on Ways & Means:2003 - 2008
Vice-Chair: 2005 - 2006
State Affairs: 2001 - 2002, 2009 - present
Transportation: 2001 - 2002, 2009 - present
Chair: 2009 - present
Finance Subcommittees:
- Education & Early Development: 2001 - present
- Corrections: 2011 - present
- Health & Social Services: 2001 - 2008
- Labor & Workforce Development: 2005 - 2010
- Fish & Game: 2003 - 2004
- Transportation & Public Facilities: 2001 - 2002, 2009 - present
Southeast Caucus: 2003 - 2006
Fish Caucus: 2001 - present
Children’s Caucus: 2001 - 2008
School District Cost Task Force: 2005 - 2006, 2009 - present
Fiscal Policy Caucus: 2001 - 2002
Resources Caucus: 2009 - present
Majority Whip: 2011 - present
Other Political and Government Positions:
North Carolina House of Representatives: 1989 - 1993
- NCSL Article about Legislators who have served in more than one state
Women’s Legislative Network of NCSL: 2003 - present
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
- NCSL Fiscal Policy Committee: 2001 - 2006
Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER): 2001 - present
Council of State Governments: 1990 - 1993, 2006 - present
Western Legislative Forestry Task Force (WLFTF): 2001- 2004
Wrangell/Petersburg Resource Advisory Committee (RAC): 2002 - present
Alaska Comprehensive Center Advisory Board: 2006 - present
Alaska-Canada Electrical Intertie Steering Committee: 2006 - present
U.S. Coastal States Caucus: 2009 - present
Southeast Alaska Conference: 2001 - present
Business and Professional Positions:
Former Positions:
- EMT, Tok Area Emergency Management Service
- EMT I & II instructor
- School Nurse
- Store Front Business Owner
- General Manager for a life insurance company
- Dairy Farmer
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Sitka Chamber of Commerce
Wrangell Chamber of Commerce
Other Information:
Representative Wilson is the only woman to have served in two different State Legislatures.
- Source: Center For American Women and Politics
- Gilda Morales/Program Coordinator, Information Services
Special Interests:
Reading, Grandchildren, Traveling, Hunting, Boating, Church, Volunteer Work
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCREASE AMT OF BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
(H) EDU | 01/12/2005 | ||
| OFFENSES AGAINST UNBORN CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GATTO, WILSON |
(H) JUD | 04/07/2005 | ||
| SAFETY FOR HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 05 | 07/14/2005 | ||
| HUMAN SERVICES GRANT ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
(H) FIN | 04/13/2005 | ||
| BOARD OF FISHERIES CONFLICTS OF INTEREST | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
(H) RES | 04/14/2005 | ||
| LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
(H) FIN | 03/03/2006 | ||
| ADULT COMPANION SERVICES WAIVER | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
(H) HES | 05/06/2005 | ||
| STATUTORY REFERENCES TO DISABILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 06 | 05/09/2006 | ||
| SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 06 | 05/12/2006 | ||
| FISHERY ASSOCIATION REIMBURSEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 06 | 07/13/2006 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCREASE AMT OF BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 6 FSSLA 05 | 07/22/2005 | ||
| EDUCATION FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) RLS | 04/04/2005 | ||
| POLITICAL ADVERTISING | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) STA | 01/10/2005 | ||
| REFUND OF FISH BUSINESS TAX TO MUNIS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) FSH | 03/20/2006 | ||
| APPROP: K-12 EDU OPERATING/DEBT EXPENSES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RLS | 02/28/2005 | ||
| REGULATIONS AFFECTING SMALL BUSINESSES | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 05 | 08/09/2005 | ||
| 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 | ||
| EMPLOYER ASSN FOR WORKERS' COMP INS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
(S) FIN | 05/06/2006 | ||
| LONG-RANGE FISCAL PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 03/21/2005 | ||
| AUTOMATED POLITICAL TELEPHONE CALLS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) STA | 01/10/2005 | ||
| EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(H) FIN | 02/09/2005 | ||
| GENETICALLY MODIFIED FISH | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) FSH | 01/19/2005 | ||
| SEX TOURISM | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(S) FIN | 02/01/2006 | ||
| SCREENING NEWBORN FOR HEARING/AUDIOLOGIST | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 06 | 05/25/2006 | ||
| NATIONAL GUARD INSURANCE & OTHER RELIEF | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(S) FIN | 04/29/2006 | ||
| COLLECTION OF DNA/USE OF FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 05 | 05/05/2005 | ||
| PFD:PEACE CORPS/OLYMPIAN/SANCTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
(S) FIN | 04/28/2005 | ||
| SCHOOLS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
(S) HES | 04/06/2005 | ||
| TEACHERS AND NURSES HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) HES | 02/04/2005 | ||
| CRIMES AGAINST ELDERLY | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(S) FIN | 04/21/2005 | ||
| DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE SENTENCING | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 05 | 07/13/2005 | ||
| TUITION WAIVERS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
(H) EDU | 02/14/2005 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES:METH & MARIJUANA | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 06 | 06/02/2006 | ||
| YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
(S) FIN | 04/15/2005 | ||
| REQUIRED ID FOR PURCHASING ALCOHOL | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(S) RLS | 05/08/2006 | ||
| PRIVATE HATCHERY COST RECOVERY FISHERIES | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 06 | 07/14/2006 | ||
| PREVENTING HARASSMENT IN SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE SALMON |
(H) JUD | 04/28/2005 | ||
| PFD: DELAY PAYMENT FOR ALLOWABLE ABSENCES | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 04/24/2006 | ||
| 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 | ||
| USE OF FORCE TO PROTECT SELF/HOME | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, GATTO, LYNN |
(H) JUD | 01/09/2006 | ||
| LIMITATION ON EMINENT DOMAIN | REPRESENTATIVES MCGUIRE, HOLM, HAWKER |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 06 | 07/05/2006 | ||
| SAFE SURRENDER OF BABIES | REPRESENTATIVES LEDOUX, GRUENBERG |
(S) RLS | 05/03/2006 | ||
| HARASSMENT/ASSAULT/STALKING | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 06 | 07/06/2006 | ||
| ALCOHOL:TRANSPORT MANUFACTURE; FORFEITURE | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
(H) RLS | 02/13/2006 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, INCL. ANALOGS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 06 | 05/01/2006 | ||
| ANIMALS & ANIMAL OR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 06 | 06/13/2006 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ELDER FRAUD AND ASSISTANCE/ OPA | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| CONFISCATION OF FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 06 | 05/18/2006 | ||
| BUSINESS LICENSE FEE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) FIN | 03/03/2006 | ||
| MUNICIPAL HARBOR FACILITY GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 03/03/2006 | ||
| 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 | ||
| PARENTS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 05/27/2005 | ||
| 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 | ||
| EXXON VALDEZ JUDGMENT: CONGRESS/REOPENER | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
LEGIS RESOLVE 52 | 08/30/2006 | ||
| SUPPORTING VETERANS HOME OWNERSHIP ACT | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 53 | 08/30/2006 | ||
| ALLOTMENTS FOR NATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/01/2006 | ||
| GENETICALLY MODIFIED FISH/FISH PRODUCTS | SENATORS ELTON, STEVENS G |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 05 | 05/19/2005 | ||
| EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR STEVENS B |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 05 | 04/09/2005 | ||
| ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
| USE OF FORCE TO PROTECT SELF/HOME/PROP. | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| BAIL RESTRICTIONS/UNLAWFUL EVASION | SENATORS HUGGINS, GREEN |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 06 | 06/13/2006 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE SALES | SENATOR COWDERY |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 06 | 06/13/2006 | ||
| GOVT. FIREARM DISPOSAL AND INVENTORY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| MUNICIPAL HARBOR FACILITY GRANTS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 06 | 06/14/2006 | ||
| VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL:MOVING WALL | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 04/21/2006 |