HOUSE
MIKE CHENAULT
22nd-30th Legislature (2001 -2018)
District: 34
Party: Republican
2001-2008 Representative
2009-2016 Representative Speaker of the House
2017-2018 Representative House Minority Whip
Date/Place of Birth:
February 25, 1957
Hobbs, New Mexico
Family:
Wife - Tanna
Children - Brandon, Elisha, Shanda, Miranda
Education:
Kenai Central High School: Graduated 1975
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Speaker of the House: 2009 - present
Chair, Committee on Committees: 2009 - present
Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2001 - 2002
Committee on Committees: 2005 - 2008
Econ. Dev., Trade & Tourism: 2009 - present
Finance Committee: 2003 - present
Labor & Commerce: 2009 - present
Legislative Council: 2009 - present
Legislative Budget & Audit: 2003 - 2008
Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2001 - 2003
Natural Gas Pipelines: 2001 - 2002
Oil & Gas: 2001 - 2002
Resources Committee: 2001 - 2002
Special Committee on Oil and Gas: 2001 - 2002
School District Costs Task Force: 2005 - 2007
Finance Subcommittees:
- Administration: 2003 - 2004
- Corrections: 2001 - 2002
- Court System: 2005 - present
- Governor: 2005 - present
- Health & Social Services: 2001 - present
- Legislature: 2005 - present
- Military & Veterans Affairs: 2001 - 2002
- Public Safety: 2001 - 2002
- Resources: 2003 - 2004
- Revenue: 2005 - 2008
- University: 2007 - present
Other Political and Government Positions:
Kenai Peninsula Borough School Board: 1999 - 2000
Kenai Fire Service Board: 1999 - 2000
Business and Professional Positions:
Former President, North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Elks Club
Moose Lodge
Special Interests:
Snow Machines, Golf, Fishing, Children's Sports, Bowling, Computers
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, RAMRAS, HAWKER, CHENAULT, SAMUELS, FAIRCLOUGH, NEUMAN, OLSON, DAHLSTROM, SEATON, JOHNSON |
(H) JUD | 03/07/2007 | ||
| CAMPAIGN FINANCE/LOBBYING/CONSULTING | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, MEYER, HAWKER, CHENAULT, SAMUELS, FAIRCLOUGH, NEUMAN, WILSON, LEDOUX, THOMAS, RAMRAS, JOHNSON |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CHENAULT |
(S) FIN | 05/11/2007 | ||
| SCHOOL DISTRICT COST FACTORS | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, SEATON, OLSON, LEDOUX |
(H) FIN | 03/26/2007 | ||
| KENAI GASIFICATION PROJECT; RAILROAD BOND | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 07 | 08/25/2007 | ||
| PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTING | REPRESENTATIVES BUCH, LYNN, HOLMES, CHENAULT, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 02/11/2008 | ||
| ATTORNEY FEES FOR FRIVOLOUS CLAIMS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) JUD | 02/04/2008 | ||
| SALES OF GOLD JEWELRY | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) L&C | 02/19/2008 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOCATIONAL EDUC ACCT/VOC-TECH EDUC | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 08 | 05/28/2008 | ||
| TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO VOC ED | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 08 | 05/28/2008 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 07 | 03/15/2007 | ||
| SENIOR BENEFITS/MED. ASSISTANCE ELIG. | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 04/10/2007 | ||
| WILDLIFE VIOLATOR COMPACT | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 08 | 06/10/2008 | ||
| EDUCATION FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER BY REQUEST OF JT LEG EDUCATION FUNDING TASK FORCE |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 08 | 03/27/2008 | ||
| UNIV. REPORT: TEACHER TRAINING/RETENTION | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER BY REQUEST OF JT LEG EDUCATION FUNDING TASK FORCE |
(H) HES | 01/15/2008 | ||
| PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE: FELLOWSHIPS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT TAX EXEMPTION: SPILL RESPONSE | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, SEATON |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
| CAMPAIGN FUND RAISING DURING SESSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 106 SLA 08 | 06/20/2008 | ||
| PRESCRIPTION DATABASE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) JUD | 02/08/2008 | ||
| COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 08 | 02/13/2008 | ||
| EDUCATION FUNDING/COST FACTOR COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER BY REQUEST OF JT LEG EDUCATION FUNDING TASK FORCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 62 | 07/01/2008 | ||
| AMEND UNIFORM RULES: STANDING COMMITTEES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER BY REQUEST OF JT LEG EDUCATION FUNDING TASK FORCE |
(H) RLS | 01/30/2008 | ||
| AMICUS BRIEF REGARDING RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RLS | 01/30/2008 | ||
| WASHINGTON CONTAINER FEE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/28/2007 | ||
| DENOUNCE SALE OF "RAPIST" DOLL | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| CONST. AM: LIMITING TAXES ON GAS | REPRESENTATIVES RAMRAS, SAMUELS |
(H) JUD | 01/15/2008 | ||
| FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER BY REQUEST OF JT LEG EDUCATION FUNDING TASK FORCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 38 | 07/23/2008 | ||
| HUNTING BY MILITARY,COAST GD., DEPENDENTS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 08 | 06/02/2008 | ||
| AMICUS BRIEF REGARDING RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS | SENATOR GREEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 03/07/2008 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 07/01/2008 |