HOUSE
WES KELLER
25th-29th Legislature (2007 -2016)
Oath taken July 27, 2007
District: 14
Party: Republican
2007-2008 Representative Sworn in 7/27/07
2009-2016 Representative
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Date/Place of Birth:
April 24, 1946 at Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Residency in Alaska:
Alaska: 1969 1988
Wasilla: 1988 present
Occupation:
Building maintenance and construction contractor.
Family:
Wife: Gayle
Children: Matt, April, Zach and five grandchildren.
Education:
Central High School, Superior, Wisconsin, Graduated in 1964.
University of Wisconsin, Superior B.S. Degree (Broad Field Science Major and minors in Math and Physics) with Alaska secondary teacher certification in 1986
USAF Pilot training, Del Rio, Texas in 1971.
Military:
Alaska Air National Guard, C-123J pilot after USAF Pilot training at Del Rio, Texas 1971-75.
Other Political and Government Positions:
Citizens Advisory Commisson on Federal Areas: October 2007 present
Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education: December 2007 present
Chief of Staff for Alaska Senator Fred Dyson: January 1999 July 2007
Staff Chair, National Conference of State Legislatures Standing Education Committee: August 2006 July 2007
Co-Chair, Legislative Education Staff Network Executive Committee: August 2006 July 2007
Business and Professional Positions:
1992 - 1999: Licensed and bonded residential building contractor. A sole proprietor family business building custom homes, as well as performing remodeling and maintenance contracts.
1991 - 1992: Oilfield hand for Schlumberger Oilfield Services performing well-head maintenance and heavy equipment operation.
1987 - 1990: Training Center administrator for the Alaska Teamsters Training Center at Ship Creek. In prior years performed numerous maintenance and building contracts around rural Alaska.
Special Interests:
Hunting, fishing, flying, boating, hobby auto body and carpentry.
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) STA | 01/15/2008 | ||
PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, COGHILL, LYNN |
(S) JUD | 03/27/2008 | ||
BOARD OF GAME REGULATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 03/31/2008 | ||
BOARD OF GAME | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) RES | 02/06/2008 | ||
PUBLIC LIBRARY INTERNET FILTERS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) RLS | 04/02/2008 | ||
ELECTRONIC EDUCATION RECORDS/STUDENT PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) HES | 02/19/2008 | ||
OPPOSE FED LAW RE AERIAL HUNTING | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 70 | 07/23/2008 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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CHILD PLACEMENT COMPACT | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, NEUMAN, WILSON |
CHAPTER 93 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
PERSONAL INFORMATION & CONSUMER CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, GARA |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 08 | 05/21/2008 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE ARSON ON PUBLIC LAND | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
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 | ||
COMPUTER PERSONS REPORT CHILD PORNOGRAPHY | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
(S) JUD | 03/28/2008 | ||
SUSITNA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) FIN | 04/01/2008 | ||
CHILD IN NEED OF AID/ADOPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
NOTICE & CONSENT FOR MINOR'S ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) JUD | 04/07/2008 | ||
2008 NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 03/07/2008 | ||
CONST. AM: BUDGET RES. FUND/OIL & GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
(S) FIN | 04/08/2008 | ||
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GAME | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 08 | 04/14/2008 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 07/01/2008 |