HOUSE
CARL GATTO
23rd-27th Legislature (2003 -2012)
District: 13
Party: Republican
2003-2012 Representative
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Date/Place of Birth:
December 29, 1937
New York, New York
Residency in Alaska:
1968 - present
Occupation:
Paramedic/Fire Officer, Anchorage Fire Department
Family:
Wife - Cathy (school nurse)
Children - Kip, Antonia, Samantha, Gabriel
Education:
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- M.S. Biology
Brooklyn Polytech, Brooklyn, New York
- B.A. Mechanical Engineering
University of California, San Jose, CA
- B.A. Physical Science
- B.A. Biology
- Teacher Certification: High School and Special Education
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
- A.A. Paramedicine
- Fire Instructor I, II, III
Brooklyn Tech High School, Brooklyn, New York
Military:
General Electric Company Development of Military Jet Engines
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Chair, Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2009 - present
Chair, Special Committee on Education: 2003 - 2004
Co-Chair, Resources Committee: 2007 - 2008
Co-Chair, Transportation Committee: 2005 - 2006
Vice-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2003 - 2004
Vice-Chair, Labor & Commerce Committee: 2004
Vice-Chair: State Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Education & Early Development Committee: 2003 - 2006
Ethics Committee: 2007 - present
Health, Education & Social Services: 2005 - 2006
Judiciary Committee: 2009 - present
Legislative Council Committee: 2005 - 2006
Labor & Commerce Committee: 2003, 2007 - 2008
Regulatory Review Committee: 2009 - present
Resources Committee: 2003 - 2006
State Affairs Committee: 2009 - present
Finance Subcommittees:
- Education & Early Development: 2003 - 2006
- Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2003 - 2006
- Public Safety: 2003 - 2004
- Revenue: 2005 - 2006
Chair, Mat-Su Valley Caucus
Other Political and Government Positions:
National:
NCSL Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
NCSL Committee on Education
NCSL Committee on Legislative Effectiveness
ECS - Education Commission of the States
CSG, Energy & Environment Committee
State Agriculture & Rural Leaders (SARL) Board
Energy Council
State/Local:
Commander, Civil Air Patrol
Commissioner, Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education
Council on Education of Military Children
Vice-President Matanuska-Susitna School Board
Valley Hospital Board of Trustees
Matanuska-Susitna Parks & Recreation Board
Road Service Area Supervisor
Business and Professional Positions:
Former Military Jet Engineer
Irrigation Engineer
Former High School Science Teacher
Paramedic/Firefighter
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Race Director for various walks and runs
Valley Hospital Association
Basketball Coach
Soccer Assistant Coach
Cross-Country Team Photographer
Church Outreach Counselor, Yukon River Trips, International Trips for teens
Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Other Information:
Conservative Patriots Group
Sportsman’s Caucus
Patrick Henry Caucus
Heartland Institute
Awards
- Defender of Democracy 2004
- Frontiersman's Most Trusted Elected Official 2006
- Ag Legislator of the Year 2007
Special Interests:
Family, Triathlons, Hunting, Fishing, School Sports, Private Pilot/Flying, Charity Walks/Races
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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INCREASE AMT OF BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) FIN | 01/16/2007 | ||
LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURES/OUTSIDE INCOME | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GARDNER, GATTO, GARA, SEATON, HOLMES, LEDOUX, BUCH, WILSON, DOOGAN |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
DISTRIBUTION OF BUSINESS LICENSE INFO | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) L&C | 01/16/2007 | ||
GIFT CARDS | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GARDNER, SEATON, GRUENBERG |
(H) RLS | 03/26/2008 | ||
VEHICLES:TVS & MONITORS/PHYS INJURY DEF. | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 99 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
UNIFORM TRAFFIC LAWS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(S) RLS | 02/15/2008 | ||
BURNING CAPABILITY OF CIGARETTES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) L&C | 02/14/2007 | ||
ALASKA AGRICULTURE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
STILLBIRTH CERTIFICATE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(S) FIN | 05/10/2007 | ||
STUDDED TIRES; RETRACTABLE STUDS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) TRA | 01/15/2008 | ||
SMALL CLAIMS PROCEDURE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) JUD | 01/15/2008 | ||
CAMPAIGN FINANCE/ETHICS | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GATTO |
CHAPTER 95 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
LOCATION OF SPECIAL SESSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) STA | 01/15/2008 | ||
SANITATION AND WATER GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) FIN | 03/26/2008 | ||
CONST AM: GENDER-NEUTRAL REFERENCES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) FIN | 04/24/2007 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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PERSONAL INFORMATION & CONSUMER CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, GARA |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 07 | 03/15/2007 | ||
BIG GAME GUIDES AND TRANSPORTERS | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 08 | 05/28/2008 | ||
OFFERING PROMOTIONAL CHECKS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 08 | 04/09/2008 | ||
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 | ||
TASK FORCE RE: COUNCIL ON DOM. VIOL. | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
BAN COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING | REPRESENTATIVE BUCH |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
PERSONAL USE FISHING PRIORITY | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) FSH | 05/03/2007 | ||
INTERFERING WITH/OBSTRUCTING POLICE | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) JUD | 01/15/2008 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE ARSON ON PUBLIC LAND | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
SEX OFFENDER/CHILD KIDNAPPER REGISTRATION | REPRESENTATIVES BUCH, DOLL, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 03/18/2008 | ||
PURPLE HEART TRAIL | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, LYNN |
(H) TRA | 02/08/2008 | ||
IMPERSONATING A PUBLIC SERVANT | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 08 | 06/06/2008 | ||
PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, COGHILL, LYNN |
(S) JUD | 03/27/2008 | ||
PRESCRIPTION DRUG REPOSITORY | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
(H) HES | 01/15/2008 | ||
REPEAT OFFENDER'S ASSAULTS/ANIMAL CRUELTY | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, GARA, DAHLSTROM, FAIRCLOUGH, JOHNSON, BUCH, HARRIS, DOLL |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 08 | 02/13/2008 | ||
PUBLIC LIBRARY INTERNET FILTERS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) RLS | 04/02/2008 | ||
NOTICE & CONSENT FOR MINOR'S ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 04/07/2008 | ||
AMICUS BRIEF REGARDING RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RLS | 01/30/2008 | ||
CONST. AM: BENEFITS & MARRIAGE | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 05/08/2007 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) RES | 05/10/2007 | ||
LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) FIN | 04/06/2008 |