HOUSE
LES GARA
23rd-30th Legislature (2003 -2018)
Representative Les Gara
District: 23
Party: Democrat
District: 23
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2003-2018 Representative
2003-2018 Representative
:
Date
and
Place of Birth:
February 6, 1963
New York, New York
Occupation:
Attorney, writer
Spouse:
Kelly
Residency in
Alaska:
Fairbanks, August 1988-August 1989;
Anchorage, August 1989 to present
Education:
Freeport High School, 1977-1981, Diploma;
Boston University, 1981-1985, B.A.;
Harvard Law School, 1985-1988, J.D
Political and
Government Positions:
Law clerk for Justice Jay Rabinowitz, Alaska Supreme
Court;
Assistant Attorney General.
Special
Interests:
Fishing, rafting, fly-tying.
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)
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)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURES/OUTSIDE INCOME | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GARDNER, GATTO, GARA, SEATON, HOLMES, LEDOUX, BUCH, WILSON, DOOGAN |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| PERSONAL INFORMATION & CONSUMER CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVES SAMUELS, GARA, GARDNER, KERTTULA |
(H) L&C | 01/16/2007 | ||
| IMPROPER CONTRIBUTIONS TO LEGISLATORS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, CRAWFORD, GARDNER, DOLL, KAWASAKI, BUCH, DOOGAN, GRUENBERG |
(H) JUD | 03/07/2007 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GRUENBERG |
(H) TRA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| PUBLIC ACCESS TO FISHING STREAMS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FIN | 02/07/2007 | ||
| TRANSFER HABITAT DIV FROM DNR TO F&G | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) RES | 02/06/2008 | ||
| ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, CRAWFORD, GARDNER, BUCH, DOLL, DOOGAN, HOLMES, GUTTENBERG, KERTTULA, GRUENBERG |
(H) L&C | 01/16/2007 | ||
| EXEC. BRANCH ETHICS:INTERESTS & ACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GARDNER, KAWASAKI, DOOGAN, GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| PERSONAL INFORMATION & CONSUMER CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, GARA |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
| BAN MIXING ZONES IN SPAWNING AREAS | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, GARA, LEDOUX |
(H) RES | 02/14/2007 | ||
| LIMITED DRIVER LICENSE IGNITION INTERLOCK | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, GARA, CISSNA |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, CRAWFORD, GUTTENBERG |
(H) O&G | 01/16/2007 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HES | 02/28/2007 | ||
| EDUCATION FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HES | 02/19/2007 | ||
| APPROP: ACCESS-TO-EDUCATION TRUST | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FIN | 02/19/2007 | ||
| ACCESS-TO-EDUCATION TRUST | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HES | 02/19/2007 | ||
| SURCHARGE ON OIL PRODUCTION | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) RES | 05/01/2007 | ||
| DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GARA |
(H) STA | 01/15/2008 | ||
| PRE-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, KAWASAKI, NELSON, KERTTULA, GRUENBERG |
(H) RLS | 04/05/2008 | ||
| REPEAT OFFENDER'S ASSAULTS/ANIMAL CRUELTY | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, GARA, DAHLSTROM, FAIRCLOUGH, JOHNSON, BUCH, HARRIS, DOLL |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
| NEEDY CHILDREN: EDUC./ SOCIAL WORKERS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HES | 02/08/2008 | ||
| KNIK ARM BRIDGE & TOLL AUTHORITY | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) TRA | 02/13/2008 | ||
| CHILDREN IN STATE CUSTODY; LIABILITY | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HES | 02/19/2008 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONGEVITY BONUS APPROPRIATION | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, THOMAS, KERTTULA, LEDOUX |
(H) FIN | 01/16/2007 | ||
| RESTRICT ACCESS TO ALCOHOL | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(S) JUD | 05/10/2007 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY MEDICAL & OTHER EDUC. PROG. | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 07 | 03/28/2007 | ||
| LTD. DRIVER'S LICENSES/IGNITION INTERLOCK | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
| COURT JURISDICTION RE OIL/GAS LEASE | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
(H) JUD | 01/16/2007 | ||
| ESTABLISHING SUSAN BUTCHER DAY | REPRESENTATIVES GUTTENBERG, KERTTULA, NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 08 | 02/28/2008 | ||
| VETERAN INFO ON PFD APPLICATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GUTTENBERG, DAHLSTROM, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
| GIFT CARDS | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GARDNER, SEATON, GRUENBERG |
(H) RLS | 03/26/2008 | ||
| HYDROGEN ENERGY RESEARCH PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES CRAWFORD, DOLL |
(H) FIN | 05/10/2007 | ||
| AMERADA HESS MONEY IN PERMANENT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES CRAWFORD, DOOGAN |
(H) W&M | 01/16/2007 | ||
| ALTERNATIVE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, GARDNER |
(H) CRA | 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 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 07 | 03/15/2007 | ||
| NO SAME-SEX BENEFIT VOTE WITHOUT APPROP. | REPRESENTATIVE DOOGAN |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/04/2007 | ||
| MCNEIL RIVER STATE GAME SANCTUARY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) RES | 02/12/2007 | ||
| OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX: EXPENDITURES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) FIN | 05/08/2007 | ||
| PROTECTION OF SALMON SPAWNING WATER | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) RES | 02/27/2008 | ||
| RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND/TASK FORCE/ASSIST. | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
| PERM. FUND DIV.: CONTRIBUTION/EXECUTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 08 | 05/23/2008 | ||
| EMINENT DOMAIN / FISHING WATERWAYS | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) FIN | 05/09/2007 | ||
| OFFERING PROMOTIONAL CHECKS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 08 | 04/09/2008 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLES/ANATOMICAL GIFT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE ROSES |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
| POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE ROSES |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 08 | 06/25/2008 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) FIN | 05/11/2007 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 08 | 05/21/2008 | ||
| CRIMES : DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS | REPRESENTATIVE DOLL |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
| APPROP: OPINION POLL SAME SEX BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVE DOOGAN |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/04/2007 | ||
| BAN COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING | REPRESENTATIVE BUCH |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
| HIGH ENERGY COST OFFSET FUND | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
(H) CRA | 03/26/2007 | ||
| APPROP: LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
(H) FIN | 03/27/2007 | ||
| OIL & HAZARD SUBSTANCE RESPONSE ACCOUNT | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
(S) FIN | 04/27/2007 | ||
| MANDATORY UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
(H) HES | 04/26/2007 | ||
| PEACE OFFICERS/FIRE FIGHTER RETIREMENT | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(H) STA | 05/02/2007 | ||
| PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTING | REPRESENTATIVES BUCH, LYNN, HOLMES, CHENAULT, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 02/11/2008 | ||
| CAMPAIGN FINANCE/ETHICS | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GATTO |
CHAPTER 95 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
| MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: COMBAT RELATED DEATH | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
| COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 08 | 02/13/2008 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLES:LICENSES/INSURANCE/NOTICES | REPRESENTATIVE ROSES |
CHAPTER 74 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| MEETINGS FOR LEGISLATIVE BODIES | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) STA | 01/28/2008 | ||
| CHILD IN NEED OF AID/ADOPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
| DAMAGE TO FORESTS/WILDLAND FIRES | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 08 | 05/05/2008 | ||
| CPA EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
| DISTRIBUTION OF TELEPHONE BOOKS | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) CRA | 02/27/2008 | ||
| PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE: AMERICORPS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/19/2008 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL & LB&A MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 02/19/2008 | ||
| APPROP: SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE DOOGAN |
(H) FIN | 06/26/2007 | ||
| NATURAL GAS FOR STATE RESIDENTS | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) RLS | 05/05/2007 | ||
| BYPASS MAIL RATE INCREASE | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| DENOUNCE SALE OF "RAPIST" DOLL | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| SUPPORTING RIGHT TO FORM LABOR UNIONS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(S) STA | 03/12/2008 | ||
| SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 1 FSSLA 07 | 07/28/2007 | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT RIGHTS:STAFF GENDER | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| TUITION FOR OUT-OF-HOME- CARE CHILDREN | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 07 | 07/17/2007 | ||
| TOBACCO SALES/CIGARETTE TESTS & PACKAGING | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 07 | 07/18/2007 | ||
| ALASKA NATIVE ART IDENTIFICATION SEALS | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 08 | 04/10/2008 | ||
| SEX OFFENDERS/CHILD KIDNAPPERS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 08 | 05/27/2008 | ||
| AGGRAVATING FACTOR: HOMELESSNESS | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| FILM OFFICE/FILM PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 07/01/2008 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN | SENATOR DAVIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| MEDICARE RATES IN ALASKA | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| SUPPORTING U.S. VETERANS' HEALTH CARE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 07/23/2008 | ||
| OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 07/23/2008 |